Unit 5 Exam Review

What is an example of a shared resource that can be depleted due to overuse by individuals acting in their own interest?

• National parks

• Groundwater

• Private farmland

• Urban streets

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Which practice can result in the loss of biodiversity within forested areas?

• Selective logging

• Clear-cutting

• Afforestation

• Shelterbelt planting

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Why might the planting of genetically modified (GM) crops pose a threat to biodiversity?

• GM crops use less water

• GM crops require more land

• GM crops may reduce genetic diversity in agriculture

• GM crops are unable to grow in soil with high salinity

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Which irrigation method is most efficient in reducing water loss due to evaporation?

• Center-pivot irrigation

• Drip irrigation

• Flood irrigation

• Gravity-fed irrigation

Why might a population of insects develop resistance to pesticides over time?

• Natural selection favors resistant individuals

• Soil quality improves due to pesticide use

• Pesticides increase the reproductive rate of insects

• Insects stop feeding on treated crops

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What is a major contributor to overfishing and the depletion of fish stocks?

• Use of advanced fishing technology

• Increased recreational fishing

• Protecting fish during reproductive seasons

• Limiting catch quotas

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Which of the following is a sustainable farming practice?

• Clear-cutting forests for agricultural expansion

• Incorporating crop rotation with legumes

• Using monoculture farming exclusively

• Relying solely on chemical fertilizers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the likely impact of impermeable surfaces in urban environments on the water cycle?

• Increased evaporation

• Decreased runoff

• Reduced infiltration

• Increased groundwater recharge

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Which of the following best represents biological control in agriculture?

• Introducing a predator to manage a pest species

• Applying chemical pesticides to reduce pests

• Utilizing genetic modification to enhance crop resistance

• Increasing water use to flush out pests

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Which agricultural practice can lead to soil erosion?

• No-till farming

• Crop rotation

• Deforestation

• Mulching