Pretest: Environmental Science Issues and science practices

A specific source of pollution is known as

• Water pollution
• Point source 
• Non-point source 

Without the greenhouse effect, Earth's atmosphere would be __________ to support life.

• too hot

• too wet

• too dry

• too cold

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Who studies the effects of the environment on animal life?

• Producer
• Vet
• Breeder
• Ecologist

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A life scientist who observes the relationships between plants, animals, weather and soil on a mountaintop is studying a(n)

• community

• ecosystem

• population

• organism

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In a controlled experiment,

• there are at least two variables
• a control group is compared with one or more experimental groups
• a variable is not needed
• should only be conducted one time

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When scientists formulate a testable idea about their scientific questions, they have formed a(n)

• conclusion.

• hypothesis.

• question.

• observation.

The leaves on the tree look pretty in the sunlight

• qualitative data.

• quantitative data.

Observation or inference? The water's temperature is 37 degrees Celsius because of thermal pollution.

• Observation

• Inference

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preserves natural resources forfuture generations

• biodiversity
• built environment
• sustainable society

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Moral principles that guide people’s actions are called ______________________.

• compass 
• ethics
• instincts