Reviewer Quiz 1.2

What effect would an unusually long period of drought have on the water cycle in a forested region?

• There will be a decrease in percolation.

• There will be an increase in evaporation.

• There will be a decrease in precipitation.

• There will be an increase in condensation.

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Considering the trends shown in this graph, which of the following statements most accurately describes how these temperature changes would affect the global water cycle?

• Higher temperatures would likely increase the rate of evaporation, leading to more water vapor in the atmosphere.

• Temperature changes would have no significant effect on the water cycle.

• Rising temperatures would probably decrease precipitation globally, resulting in widespread drought.

• Warming trends would likely cause a decrease in the overall volume of water involved in the hydrologic cycle.

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Which of the following displays the correct order of energy transfer based on the food web?

• Energy increases as it transfers from the rabbit to the grass.

• Energy decreases as it transfers from the mouse to the hawk.

• Energy increases as it transfers from the rabbit to the cougar.

• Energy decreases as it transfers from the bird to the caterpillar.

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Which of the following statements best describes the transfer of energy between a fish and a shark, if the fish contains 4000 kJ of energy?

• The fish received the 4000 kJ of its energy from the shark.

• The shark will receive exactly 4000 kJ of available energy from the fish.

• The fish will receive less than 4000 kJ of available energy from the shark.

• The shark will receive less than 4000 kJ of available energy from the fish.

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Which of the following best describes a benefit of non-renewable energy use?

• A. Scientific advances now allow us to synthesize fossil fuels making them renewable.

• B. Ecosystems will be healthier as dangerous chemicals in fossil fuels are extracted for use

  as energy.

• C. Removing these energy sources will stabilize the abiotic factors in the ecosystem making

  them more resilient to change.

• D. The infrastructure to distribute and use this energy is already in place, therefore less

  surrounding environments need to be disturbed.

Wind energy is frequently promoted as a clean and sustainable solution to meet the growing energy demands of our expanding population. Which of the following best describes a potential drawback /disadvantage associated with the increased use of wind turbines?

• Increased carbon emissions from manufacturing and transportation of turbine components

• Disruption of migratory bird patterns and potential increase in bird fatalities

• Higher electricity costs for consumers due to the inefficiency of wind power generation concentration

• Depletion of wind resources in areas with high turbine

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Desalination is increasingly being used to address freshwater scarcity in many parts of the world. This process involves removing salt and other minerals from seawater to produce potable water. While desalination helps meet growing freshwater demands, it may have negative impacts on the environment.

Which of the following represents a potential harmful effect of large-scale desalination operations on surrounding ecosystems?

• Increased chemical pollution due to the discharge of treatment chemicals used in the desalination process

• Thermal pollution caused by the release of warmer brine water back into the ocean

• Noise pollution affecting marine life, resulting from the constant operation of desalination plants

• Air pollution from increased energy consumption required to power desalination facilities

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The burning of fossil fuels has significantly increased since the Industrial Revolution. How does this increased combustion of fossil fuels affect the global carbon cycle and Earth's climate?

• It decreases atmospheric carbon dioxide, leading to global cooling.

• It increases atmospheric carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming.

• It has no effect on atmospheric carbon levels or global temperature.

• It increases atmospheric oxygen, offsetting any warming effects.

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If the population of herbivores was removed, what would be the long term effects of available energy in the ecosystem above?

• The energy available for the producers would increase.

• The energy available for the tertiary consumers would decrease.

• The energy available for the primary consumers would decrease.

• The energy available for the secondary consumers would increase.

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Water's unique properties play a crucial role in the formation of raindrops. Which of the following statements correctly describes the forces at work in raindrop formation and behavior?

• Adhesion between water molecules is primarily responsible for the spherical shape of raindrops as they fall.

• Cohesion between water molecules allows raindrops to maintain their shape, while adhesion causes them to stick to surfaces upon impact.

• Adhesion forces are stronger than cohesion forces in water, which is why raindrops spread out when they hit a surface.

• Cohesion between water molecules is weak, which allows raindrops to easily break apart into a fine mist as they fall.