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Q2 Environmental Science Final Exam Review Game
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Woodinville students, use this guide to review for the second quarter of Environmental Science.
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1
The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth where weather occurs.
FALSE
True
2
The greenhouse effect is caused by human-made and natural gases trapped in the atmosphere.
True
FALSE
3
What is a direct result of a positive climate feedback loop?
Stabilization of temperatures;
Expansion of glaciers;
Accelerated warming
Reduced warming effects
4
Why are wetlands critical for ecosystems?(multiple choice)
Support urban development;
Improve water quality
Increase carbon levels
Provide habitats
5
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
Helium
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Oxygen
6
Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?
Natural gas
Geothermal
Wind;
Solar;
7
Which of the following are impacts of urbanization on the environment? (multiple choice)
Habitat destruction
Increased air pollution;
Higher energy consumption;
Enhanced biodiversity
8
What is a major consequence of ocean acidification?(multiple choice)
Lower temperatures in marine environments
Ecosystems are destroyed
Decreased ability of shellfish to form shells
Higher rates of photosynthesis in algae
9
Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?
Promotes urbanization
To limit population growth
Prevents invasive species;
Ensures resilience to environmental changes
10
How does ocean acidification impact marine ecosystems? (multiple choice)
Food webs become disrupted;
Marine biodiversity increases
Coral reefs thrive
Shellfish struggle to form shells;
11
Which of the following best describes the albedo effect?
A type of pasta sauce
Reflection of sunlight by Earth's surface
Reduces warming as it increases
Heat absorption;
12
Which of the following pollutants is primarily linked to smog formation?
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen oxides
Fluorinated Gases
Methane
13
What makes fluorinated gases particularly harmful?(multiple choice)
Long atmospheric lifetimes
Naturally occuring
Easily degraded
High global warming potentials
14
Ocean acidification is primarily caused by nitrogen oxides.
TRUE
False
15
What term describes the variety of life within an ecosystem?
Conservation
Sustainability
Ecology
Biodiversity
16
What are ways to reduce urban air pollution?(multiple choice)
Encourage safe biking by adding bike lanes
Expand and build highways
Increase coal use;
Promote public transportation
17
What is the role of keystone species in an ecosystem?
They regulate the population of other species
They are the most numerous species in an ecosystem;
They are producers in the food web
They create habitats for other species;
18
Biodiversity loss has no significant impact on ecosystem stability.
FALSE
TRUE
19
What is the primary source of nitrous oxide emissions? (multiple choice)
Transportation;
Natural gas production
Industrial emissions;
Agricultural fertilizers
20
Climate feedback loops can either amplify or reduce the effects of climate change.
True
FALSE
21
What does the term 'carbon sequestration' refer to?
Releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere;
Photosynthesis
Storing carbon dioxide safely
Burning fossil fuels;
22
How does urbanization contribute to climate change?(multiple choice)
Increasing air pollution
Decreasing air pollution;
Reducing biodiversity through habitat loss
Increasing energy consumption
23
What is the purpose of carbon capture and storage (CCS)?
Control flooding
Reduce methane emissions
Promote reforestation;
To reduce carbon dioxide emissions
24
Plastic degradation is a process that only occurs in the presence of sunlight.
FALSE
TRUE
25
Which action can help combat soil erosion? (multiple choice)
Adding fertilizer
Removing cover crops or trees near water sources
Expanding green spaces
Planting cover crops;
26
What are major contributors to nitrogen oxide emissions? (multiple choice)
Agriculture;
Transportation
Urban runoff;
Deforestation
27
Which of the following activities contribute most to methane emissions?(multiple choice)
Industrial manufacturing
Livestock farming
Fossil fuel emissions
Deforestation
28
What is the goal of sustainable development?(multiple choice)
Maximize economic growth;
To live within the Earth's systems with minimal impnact on the environment
Meet present needs without compromising future generations
Prioritize environmental over economic concerns
29
Which greenhouse gas has the longest atmospheric lifetime?
Fluorinated gases
Carbon dioxide;
Nitrous oxide
Methane;
30
Renewable energy sources like wind and solar produce no greenhouse gases during operation.
TRUE
FALSE
31
How does ocean acidification specifically harm marine life? (multiple choice)
Reducing ability to form calcium carbonate shells
Disrupt food webs
Weaker populations
Increasing oxygen levels;
32
Which layers of the atmosphere are critical for regulating climate? (multiple choice)
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
Troposphere;
Mesosphere;
33
Which of the following gases is a synthetic greenhouse gas?
Fluorinated gases
Xenon
Carbon dioxide
Methane
34
Which of the following ecosystems is most affected by glacial retreat?
Wetlands
Alpine and subalpine zones
Riparian zones;
Rainforests
35
Which of the following is an example of a keystone species? (multiple choice)
Salmon in Pacific Northwest rivers
Orcas in the Puget Sound
Maple trees;
Pigeons in cities
36
Plastic degradation releases both methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
True
FALSE
37
Which strategies can mitigate the impact of wildfires? (multiple choice)
Monitoring air quality;
Clearing deadwood from forests;
Increasing the use of fossil fuels
Educating the public on fire safety
38
Which of the following are renewable energy sources?(multiple choice)
Coal
Solar power
Wind power
Natural gas
39
What is one consequence of habitat destruction?(multiple choice)
Reduce urban pollution;
Expand highways
Loss of ecosystem structure
Reduced biodiversity
40
How do invasive species threaten biodiversity? (multiple choice)
They improve soil quality;
By disrupting the food web
They contribute to soil erosion;
They outcompete native species
41
What happens when carbon dioxide is absorbed by the ocean?(multiple choice)
Animals with shells suffer
Coral reefs thrive
Increase CO2 levels in the air;
Ocean acidification occurs
42
What is an example of a negative feedback loop?
Ocean storing heat
Glaciers melt faster
Animal populations decreasing
Climate doesn't change
43
Which human activity is most responsible for deforestation? (multiple choice)
Urban expansion;
Sustainable farming
Logging
Renewable energy development;
44
How does reforestation help mitigate climate change?(multiple choice)
Expand highways;
Absorbing and storing carbon dioxide
Increase development
By taking more CO2 out of the atmosphere
45
Renewable energy sources are always completely free of environmental impact.
TRUE
False
