The Importance of Environmental Science

The study of how humans interact with the environment

• environmental science

• biology

• ecology

• physics

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The introduction of harmful levels of chemicals or waste material into the environment

• extinction

• biosphere

• pollution

• renewable

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When you investigate an environmental problem, the final step is to

• gather data

• list pros and cons

• consider the consequences

• make a decision

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The Biotic factors of an ecosystem include _____.

• Plants and animals that are reproducing

• Things that are living, moving and growing

• Microorganisms

• All of the above

The abiotic factors of an ecosystem include_____.

• Rocks and minerals

• Water and nutrients

• Nonliving Things

• All of the above

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The gas which has a major role in the greenhouse effect is?

• Methane

• Carbon Monoxide

• Carbon Dioxide

• All of the Above

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Which of the following is known as the 'ultimate sink' of all natural and man-made pollutants?

• River

• Ocean

• Soil

• All of the Above

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What human activities deplete plant life and vegetation?

• Overgrazing

• Deforestation

• Environmental Pollution

• All of the Above

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Global warming could affect:

• Climate

• Food Production

• Melting of Glaciers

• All of the Above

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How does the ocean become more acidic?

• The ocean absorbs more carbon dioxide released by the burning of fossil fuels

• Boats are dumping toxic waste into the ocean

• The fish are not able to neutralize the acid in the ocean

• The ocean is actually becoming more basic

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