Unit 3 Test Review Flashcards

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Anna wants to install a new energy system for her farm. She made a list of all the criteria she has for her new energy system. Which type of energy system would best suit Anna's needs? Options: gas furnace, solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric dam

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solar panels

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A building that is utilizing large windows on its southern side for heating is an example of the use of

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passive solar energy.

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Which energy source has no greenhouse gas emissions or health impacts on humans, but is only available in certain geographic locations? Options: geothermal power, nuclear power, hydrogen fuel, natural gas

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geothermal power

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Which energy source has no greenhouse gas emissions but has waste products that present a health hazard for humans? Options: geothermal, petroleum, nuclear, coal

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nuclear

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Agricultural runoff is an example of what kind of pollution?

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nonpoint source pollution

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What would most likely occur over time if the burning and clearing of tropical rainforests stopped? Options: an increase in the amount of oxygen released into the atmosphere, a decrease in the biodiversity of species, an increase in the amount of atmospheric pollution produced, a decrease in the source of new medicines.

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an increase in the amount of oxygen released into the atmosphere

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How will deforestation most likely affect the amount of groundwater in this ecosystem?

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Deforestation will decrease the amount of groundwater because more groundwater will be exposed to evaporation.

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Climate models predict that global warming will be most severe in which regions?

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Polar regions

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How might an oil spill affect organisms in a marine ecosystem?

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It may trap organisms and decrease sunlight below the water’s surface.

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Environmental impact of mining coal?

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acid mine drainage

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