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Environmental Science Final Review
Environmental Science Final Review
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by Christel Vivor 6th period
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1
Acid mine drainage
Acid mine drainage
causes acid rain.
purifies streams.
harms or kills aquatic life.
2
The National Farmland Protection Program was designed to
protect farmland from being developed.
protect farmland from damage by wild grazing animals
protect farmland from environmental damage from pollution.
protect farmland from being overtaken by natural grasses
3
which is a threat to coral reefs?
all above
oil spills
pesticides
sewage
4
Chlorofluorocarbon molecules are environmentally significant because
their absorption of lethal solar energy protects Earth.
readily break down ozone molecules produced as pollution
they are poisonous, flammable, and corrosive to metals.
chlorine atoms can destroy many stratospheric molecules.
5
Before anything, what step must you take?
gather information
explore the consequence of each option
consider which values apply to the issue
all of the below
6
The bacteria that live soybean plant are a critical part of the nitrogen cycle because they
change atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form.
transform nitrates into nitrogen gas for release.
provide the plant with sugars needed for growth.
release nitrogen by decomposing dead plant parts.
7
A true statement about parasitism is that parasites
immediately kill their hosts.
may cause their hosts to become more vulnerable to predator
do not live on or in their hosts’ bodies.
are always animals and never plants.
8
Which of the following is
not
an example of exponential growth?
reindeer of the Islands after eating most of the lichens
mold appearing on bread overnight
a bank account that earns interest
rabbit populations after being introduced to Australia
9
How is electricity generated in a coal field power plant?
heat generated from burning coal turning water into steam
heat generated from burning coal turns water into steam
turbine breaks down the coal
coal is burned turning the generator's turbine
10
What is the estimated temperature of Earth’s inner core?
400°C to 500°C
3,000°C to 4,000°C
4,000°C to 5,000°C
300°C to 400°C
11
which is a negative short term consequnce to form a nature preserve?
habitats become damage
environment controls are made less strict
the population of endangered species increase
habitat destruction is decreased
12
coastal areas that climates with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters?
tallgrass prairie
chaparral
tundra
savanna
13
The 1991 cholera outbreak in Lima, Peru was caused by
inadequate medical care
rats and other rodents
increased malnutrition
lack of clean water
14
Reasons for preserving biodiversity include all of the following
except
increasing the chances of discovering organisms with value
finding new plants that can supplement the world
isolating unique genetic material so it can be in new crops
preventing natural evolution.
15
In which country is the population likely to be increasing most rapidly?
Australia
Norway
Germany
Kenya
16
Which models would you use to represent the shape of Earth’s surface beneath the oceans?
mathematical
physical
conceptual
graphical
17
Which of the following most effectively allows forests to recover from tree harvesting?
allowing the forest to reseed itself
cutting the trees and replanting the area with seedlings
cutting only medium-sized or mature trees
cutting young trees and then replacing them with seedlings
18
The distance north or south of the equator, as measured in degrees, is called
latitude
longitude.
altitude.
magnitude
19
Which of the following is
not
an ecosystem?
oak forest
vacant lot
utility pole
coral reef
20
“Tragedy of the Commons” essay addresses the conflicts with what environmental challenge?
curbing overpopulation
preserving biodiversity
preventing pollution
protecting shared resources
21
When animals are placed in controlled or restrictive environments, they
may have difficulty meeting their basic survival needs.
become immune to infectious diseases that are common
are less likely to compete.
have a low rate of genetic disorders due gene pool is large.
22
A heat exchanger is used in
active solar heating.
passive solar heating.
wind turbines.
geothermal power plants.
23
Succession is possible because
existing plants reproduce quickly.
new species make the environment less suitable
climates change over time.
it is a rapid and chaotic process that is very difficult
24
Which of the following situations best describes the use of a renewable resource?
mining copper
building wooden furniture
burning coal in a power plant
filling a car with gasoline
25
Which of the following is Earth’s densest atmospheric layer?
mesosphere
stratosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
26
The most energy-efficient vehicles available today are
hybrid cars.
cars that use biomass fuel.
fuel cell cars.
cars with gasoline engines.
27
The current rate of species extinction is
of little consequence to Earth’s long-term survival.
the result of natural environmental processes.
attributable to the actions of humans.
slower than at any other time in this century.
28
Using economic considerations of resource use, the law of supply and demand describes
reduced demand resulting from a lack of available resources.
the worth of nonrenewable resources.
the availability of abundant resources.
the relationship between the availability and the worth.
29
Most land animals depend on angiosperms for
reproduction
water
all the above
food
30
Which of the following actions contributes to soil erosion?
driving farm machinery over fields
all of these practices contribute to soil erosion
using compost as fertilizer
allowing land to lie fallow
31
In the troposphere, which of the following decreases as altitude increases?
Both (a) and (c)
radiation
temperature
pressure
32
All of these field of study contribute to environmental science except
biology and earth sciences
social science
lingustics
physics and chemistry
33
What mainly distinguishes nekton from benthos?
One is a predator and the other is a primary producer.
All of the above
One lives in a freshwater and the other lives in salty water
One swims freely and the other is attached to a hard surface
34
An area prone to landslides is an example of
rangeland.
rural land.
open space.
marginal land.
35
A model of a dinosaur is an example of a _____ model.
physical
mathematical
conceptual
graphical
36
Land where it is possible to grow crops is called
vegetative land.
All of the above
arable land.
organic land.
37
The relationship between a Canadian lynx and a snowshoe hare is an example of
competition
predator and prey.
mutualism.
parasite and host.
38
Which of the following is
not
a strategy that could slow population growth?
legal punishments
economic incentives
public advertising
limiting education for women
39
Which is true of human demographic trends?
death rates rise in 3rd stage of demo. transition
when birth/death rates are high, pop grows quick
both a and b
number of children born falls, total pop rises
40
Which of the following describes soil and temperature in an ecosystem?
abiotic factors
biotic factors
unnecessary factors
selection factor
41
Coral reefs are intricately shaped rocklike structures that formed as a result of
gradual accumulation and fusion
secretion of calcium carbonate by tiny marine animals
volcanic activity common i
minerals that are washed from land ecosystems and build up
42
What is one property that may be used to distinguish metallic from nonmetallic minerals?
carbon content
electrical conductivity
cost to extract
value
43
Light pollution can be decreased by
using incandescent light bulbs
lighting billboards from below
directing lighting downward
increasing number of lights in the city
44
Earth's various organisms appear to be
mostly small vertebrates.
evolving at an unprecedented rate.
largely known to scientists.
concentrated in certain biomes.
45
Which organism produces most of the food in an aquatic ecosystem?
barnacles
phytoplankton
zooplankton
fish
46
Which areas of the United States represent ecosystems with high levels of biodiversity?
All of the above
Florida Everglades
coastal California
Hawaiian Islands
47
Much of the oil and natural gas in the United States is located in
Alaska, Minnesota, New York, and Texas.
Texas, Colorado, New York, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Alaska, Texas, California, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Alaska, Texas, California, and the Gulf of Mexico.
48
With respect to energy, Earth is a(n)
closed system.
stationary system.
unstable
open system.
49
Which of the following is a good way to reduce salinization?
adopt no till farming methods
increase the use of synthetic pesticides
use ocean water instead of groundwater to irrigate crops
using rainwater instead of groundwater
50
When deciding about whether or not to build a dam, you are considering an economic value of
Will the dam provide new leisure activities?
How many jobs will building the dam generate?
Is it right to build a dam here?
Will building the dam destroy natural resources?
51
What is reforestation?
removing selected trees from an area
removing all trees from an area
replanting trees in an area
None
52
Which factor contributed most to the exponential growth of the human population?
higher fertility rates
higher birth rates
more food, better hygiene
increased immigration
53
Which would not be a consequence of a rise in global temp?
increased frequency of major droughts
increased polar ice mass
rising sea level
increased of major storms
54
What type of vegetation on an abandoned farm that has remained undisturbed for 150 years?
short grasses
shrubs
tall, mature oak trees
young pine trees
55
Climate in a region is
never affected by ocean currents.
the long-term, prevailing atmospheric conditions.
determined only by seasonal daylight hours.
the atmospheric conditions on a given day.
56
What part of Earth encompasses all areas where organisms can obtain the energy they need?
biosphere
hydrosphere
atmosphere
lithosphere
57
The U.S. Census Bureau defines an urban area as an area that contains more than
250 people.
25,000 people.
2,500 people.
250,000 people.
58
Gangue minerals
are the most difficult to mine.
have no commercial value.
are valued for their rarity and durability.
are native elements.
59
The layer of impurities on top of molten metal that forms from smelting is called
smelt
dredge
flux
slag
60
which is false about an organisms' habitat?
c
c
c
s
61
What are the two main types of freshwater wetlands?
lakes and ponds
littoral zones and benthic zones
marshes and swamps
rivers and streams
62
From whom must mining companies obtain permits before mining a site?
a bonding company
local government only
federal agencies only
state and federal agencies
63
_______ is a biodegradable material that becomes a pollutant if allowed...
newspaper
metal from junk cars
mercury
plastic
64
Which of the following is a disadvantage for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion?
only found in cold areas
not enough warm water
no enough cold water
inefficient plants
65
Which organism is likely to be in the bottom trophic level of a food chain?
killer whale
algae
krill
leopard seal
66
The classification and collection of data that are in the form of numbers is called
probability.
statistics.
distribution
mean
67
Which of the following best describes why many people in the world go hungry?
the human pop has grown while food making has been falling
Global warming has contributed to crop failures.
plenty of food produced for everyone but it is not equal
Food has not been increasing as fast as the human population
68
Which of the following is a side effect of heat islands?
lower temperatures
increased precipitation
lower temperatures and drought
drought
69
Which step in the method are scientists conducting when they photograph birds in flight?
observing
drawing conclusions
hypothesizing
analyzing data
70
Human population growth was most rapid during which period of human history?
Ice Ages
Modern Age
Bronze and Iron Ages
Stone Ages
71
The ecosystem approach to conservation is partly based on the idea that
keystone species are superior to other organisms.
all rare species should be relocated to regional preserves.
human needs are of secondary importance.
a healthy biosphere requires intact ecosystems.
72
The chance that an earthquake will occur in your town during the next year is an example of
skepticism.
risk.
distribution.
correlation.
73
In the _____ zone, the water is cool and dark.
littoral
plankton
eutrophic
benthic
74
which statement related to global warming is false?
reforestation is not sufficient
co2 levels have risen in the last 30 years
only fossil fuels release co2 when burned
global temp and co2 concentration are related
75
Traffic jams can be caused by rapid growth in cities, a phenomenon known as
infrastructure.
urban crisis.
urbanization.
urban sprawl.
