Environmental Engineering

Involves the accumulation of trace metals through each species of the food chain

• a. Biomagnification

• b. Denitrification

• c. Anaerobic respiration

• d. Eutrophication

A mutual relationship between two organisms, where both of them are benefitting from each other is called:

• a. Mutualism

• b. Symbiosis

• c. Parasitism

• d. Food chain

Salinization is defined as

• a. Accumulation of salts in the body

• b. Accumulation of salts in water

• c. Accumulation of salts in animals

• d. Accumulation of salts in the soil

What scale is used to record the force of wind?

• a. Decibel

• b. Richter

• c. Beau fort

• d. Fujita

Organisms that break down dead plants and animals are called

• a. Omnivores

• b. Producers

• c. Decomposers

• d. consumers

Energy in natural systems is transferred by_____.

• a. Air

• b. Sound

• c. Light

• d. Heat

Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?

• a. Solar

• b. Methane

• c. Hydroelectric

• d. Coal

Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?

• a. Coal

• b. Natural gas

• c. Petroleum

• d. Uranium

This group consists of non-renewable organic resources

• a. Water, air, and minerals

• b. Natural gas, oil and coal

• c. Wood, water, and natural pastures

• d. Sand, air, and clay

A natural resource that can be replaced in the same rate at which it is consumed or used is known as___

• a. Artificial Resources

• b. Natural Resources

• c. Renewable Resources

• d. Nonrenewable Resources