Quiz about Environmental Science Review

Question 1

The water cycle is powered by ______ and ________. (Select all that apply)

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energy from the sun

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the force of gravity

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energy from falling water

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unbalanced forces

Question 2

What sphere includes only the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals that make up the land on Earth.

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Geosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

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This includes all water on earth (rivers, lakes, oceans, and glaciers).

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Hydrosphere

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Geosphere

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

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This includes the living plants and animals on Earth.

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Biosphere

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Geosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Atmosphere

Question 5

Identify the following as a renewable or nonrenewable resource:

Carrots

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Renewable

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Nonrenewable

Question 6

Identify the following as a renewable or nonrenewable resource:

Silver

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Nonrenewable

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Renewable

Question 7

Identify the following as a renewable or nonrenewable resource:

Oil

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Nonrenewable

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Renewable

Question 8

Identify the following as a renewable or nonrenewable resource:

Coal

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Nonrenewable

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Renewable

Question 9

Identify the following as a renewable or nonrenewable resource:

Wind

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Renewable

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Nonrenewable

Question 10

Identify the following as a renewable or nonrenewable resource:

Chicken

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Renewable

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Nonrenewable

Question 11

Identify the following as a renewable or nonrenewable resource:

Sunlight

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Renewable

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Nonrenewable

Question 12

What is the effect ocean currents have on the climate of coastal areas?

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Can warm or cool the climate because of the currents

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Can only cool the climate of an area because of currents

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Can warm the climate of an area because of currents

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Can not affect the climate of an area

Question 13

Why is water scarce in some places when almost three-fourths of the Earth is covered by water?

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Most of it is salty

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Most of it is underground

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Most of it is frozen at the poles

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Most of it is in the atmosphere

Question 14

Photochemical smog results from the interaction of what two things?

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Pollution

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Sunlight

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Gravity

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Electricity

Question 15

Which of the following is a way people can reduce the emissions that contribute to smog and the greenhouse effect?

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Take public transporation

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Use CFC's

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Use a different pesticide

Question 16

What do urban sprawl/urbanization and agriculture have in common? Select all that apply.

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Habitat Destruction

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Deforestation

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Conservation

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Desertification

Question 17

Identify the three general categories that environmental issues fall into: (Select all that apply)

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Population Growth

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Resource Use

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Pollution

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Recycling

Question 18

What might happen if the trend shown in the graph continues?

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Glaciers will melt.

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The oceans will cool.

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Freezing weather will happen more.

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Volcanoes will erupt more frequently.

Question 19

A town is debating over which type of power plant to build.What should the town council do to make the best decision for the community?

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Consider the costs and benefits of each type of plant.

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Look only at the short term benefits of each type of plant.

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Always choose the cheapest.

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Find out which type of plant the mayor prefers.

Question 20

To create less waste in the first place is to

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reduce.

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reuse.

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recycle.

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incinerate.

Question 21

One group of gases that is responsible for destroying ozone in the ozone layer is

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CFCs.

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carbon monoxide.

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car exhaust.

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nitrogen.

Question 22

The amount of land and water that individuals use to meet their resource needs and absorb the waste that they produce is a(n) _________________________________.

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ecological footprint

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carbon footprint

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renewable resource

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natural resource

Question 23

The process of reclaiming products such as metal, glass, paper, and plastic and reusing them to create new products is called

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recycling.

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incinerating.

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mining.

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composting.

Question 24

Which is a major cause of permanent habitat destruction due to human impact?

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A cause is clearing land to grow food and build businesses and homes

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A cause is forest fires caused by lightning strikes

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A cause is forest fires caused by accidents.

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A cause is overhunting a species to extinction.

Question 25

As the human population grows, what happens to the demand for natural resources?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Remains the same

Question 26

What do scientists think is the major causes of climate change?

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increased levels of carbon dioxide

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increased solar energy

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rising sea levels

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natural variations in climate

Question 27

Human population growth expanded rapidly in the 1800s and continues to do so today. Many experts credit improved health care as a factor. What factor(s) contribute to population growth? (Select all that apply.)

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Fewer people died of disease.

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Improved technology increases the quality of healthcare.

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More infants died at birth.

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The death rate has increased.

Question 28

Which part of the water cycle is represented by #2?

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condensation

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evaporation

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transpiration

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precipitation

Question 29

All of the following would be considered ways to conserve EXCEPT ______.

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leaving the lights on so energy is not wasted by turning them off and on

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reducing the number of laundry loads done at home

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starting a recycling program at school

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turning off the water while brushing your teeth

Question 30

An example of an item made from renewable resources would include ______.

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a cotton shirt

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a metal can of green beans

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motor oil

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a plastic chair

Question 31

Which of the following best describes a renewable resource?

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A natural material that is always available or replenishes itself within a short amount of time (a lifetime).

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A natural material that takes millions of years to replenish itself (not within a lifetime).

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A natural material that is not replaced as it is used up.

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A natural material that can be burned for energy.

Question 32

The average temperature on Earth has increased in the last century. Which reason best explains this rise in temperature?

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More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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More nitrogen in the atmosphere

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Less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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Less nitrogen in the atmosphere

Question 33

Which of the following have been linked to global climate change? (Select all that apply)

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ocean acidification

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more severe weather conditions

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rise of global temperature

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sea level rising

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decreased coastal flooding

Question 34

What is the best conclusion that can be reached about the above information?

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Carbon dioxide has been the major source for greenhouse gases since 1990

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Methane has been the major source for greenhouse gases since 1990

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There has been no change in greenhouse gas emissions since 1990

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Methane and carbon dioxide emission amounts have not changed since 1990

Question 35

Most of Earth's freshwater is located in ______.

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ice caps, glaciers, and icebergs

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groundwater

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the ocean

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lakes, rivers, and streams

Question 36

Which of the following can increase a person's ecological footprint?

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turning on the air conditioning

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reusing materials before disposal

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riding a bicycle more often

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reducing the use of plastic bags

Question 37

In some areas, foresters plant one tree for every tree they cut. This activity is an example of ___.

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a sustainable approach to a renewable resource

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a sustainable approach to a nonrenewable resource

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an unsustainable approach to a renewable resource

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an unsustainable approach to a nonrenewable resource

Question 38

Which part of the water cycle is represented by #3?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Transpiration

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Precipitation

Question 39

Which part of the water cycle is represented by #4?

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Precipitation

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Collection

Question 40

Which gas does NOT trap heat as part of the greenhouse effect?

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Nitrogen

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Methane (CH₄)

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Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

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Water vapor

Question 41

Approximately what percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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3%

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30%

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71%

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97%

Question 42

As water moves through the water cycle, the total amount of water on Earth ______________________.

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stays the same.

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fluctuates with the seasons

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decreases.

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increases.

Question 43

Most of Earth's water (about 97 percent) is ________________.

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salt water in the oceans and lakes.

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freshwater in lakes and rivers.

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in the clouds.

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in the form of snow or ice.

Question 44

The amount of land and water that individuals use to meet their resource needs and absorb the waste that they produce is a(n) _________________________________.

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ecological footprint

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carbon footprint

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renewable resource

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natural resource

Question 45

Using a resource in ways that maintain the resource at a certain quality for a certain period of time is called

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sustainable use.

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resource conservation.

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land reclamation.

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ecological use.

Question 46

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

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Chlorofluorocarbons

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Methane

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Water Vapor

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Carbon dioxide

Question 47

Which of the following describes a pollutant that has been released into the air?

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emissions

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sediment

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sewage

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