Environmental Science 6 Weeks Reveiw

How can a background in environmental science benefit future careers?

• It has no significant impact on career opportunities.

• It can lead to careers focused on addressing environmental challenges.

• It only applies to careers in traditional sciences.

• It primarily leads to careers in finance and business.

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What is the name of the scientist who conducted extensive explorations and recognized the interconnectedness of ecosystems and species, also known as the "Father of Ecology"?

• Paul Ehrlich

• Alexander von Humboldt

• John Muir

• Eugene Odum

The following activities contribute to an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere except

• Volcanic eruptions

• Photosynthesis by plants

• Burning Fossil Fuels and Deforestation

• Oceanic respiration by marine organisms

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In a desert biome, which abiotic factors are primarily responsible for low vegetation?

• Low precipitation and extreme temperature

• Wind speed and low temperature

• Soil pH and cold air

• Atmospheric pressure

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What can low dissolved oxygen levels in marine water lead to?

• Stress, reduced growth, and death in marine organisms

• Increased marine biodiversity

• Improved fishery yields

• Enhanced coral reef health

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What role do environmental science and technology advancements play in future career opportunities?

• They have no impact on career options.

• They limit career choices to traditional environmental fields.

• They create new career opportunities in sustainability and conservation.

• They are only relevant for careers in the arts and humanities.

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What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• Clouds

• Sun

• Moon

• Evaporation

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The non-living components of an ecosystem that influence its characteristics and dynamics are called

• Biotic factors

• Habitat

• Ecosystem

• Abiotic factors

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Why do we measure the concentration of dissolved substances such as dissolved oxygen, chlorides, and nitrates in an ecosystem?

• To predict earthquakes

• To determine air quality

• To assess water quality and ecosystem health

• To monitor solar radiation

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How does environmental science help in public health careers?

• It has no relation to public health.

• It only affects careers in pharmaceuticals.

• It helps analyze and mitigate environmental factors that impact human health.

• It is only relevant to veterinary medicine.

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