APES Unit 5 Review

What is the Tragedy of the Commons?

• A situation where individuals use shared resources for their own benefit, leading to depletion or degradation of those resources

• A historical event where common land was taken over by private entities

• A theory that predicts the eventual privatization of all common resources

• A legal framework to prevent the overuse of shared resources

Which of the following is NOT a solution mentioned in the text to prevent the Tragedy of the Commons?

• Private ownership

• Government fees and taxes for use

• Laws and regulations for pollution

• Encouraging unlimited use of resources to boost economic growth

What environmental issue is associated with clearing out all trees and vegetation in an area?

• Increased biodiversity and competition for light and soil nutrients

• Economically disadvantageous but environmentally friendly practice

• Soil erosion, increased turbidity, and increased stream temperature due to loss of shade and lower albedo

• Decreased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

What is one of the consequences of tree plantations as mentioned in the text?

• They increase the ability of forests to filter air pollutants and CO2

• They lead to increased biodiversity and ecosystem stability

• They decrease biodiversity and increase competition for light and soil nutrients

• They result in a decrease in carbon dioxide emissions

What is the purpose of the Green Revolution according to the text?

• To reduce the use of farm machinery and chemical fertilizers

• To increase the efficiency of farmland, short-term profitability, and food supply

• To promote sustainable farming practices that do not harm the environment

• To decrease the overall production of food globally

What is a consequence of mechanization in agriculture as described in the text?

• Decreased use of farm machinery and harvesters

• Reduced impact on the environment

• Increased use of soil and water conservation techniques

• Increased use of farm machinery and harvesters, leading to increased use of fossil fuels

What is one of the main benefits of using High Yield Variety Crops?

• They require less water than traditional crops.

• They produce a higher quantity of crop yield.

• They are less expensive to produce.

• They do not need any pesticides.

Which of the following is a consequence of using synthetic fertilizers?

• They decrease the water holding capacity of soil.

• They reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted.

• They lead to excess nitrate & phosphate runoff and eutrophication.

• They increase the genetic diversity of crops.

What is a negative effect of using synthetic pesticides?

• They increase the water holding capacity of soil.

• They cause pollution and can harm non-target species.

• They make the crops grow faster.

• They decrease the cost of agricultural production significantly.

What is a potential risk associated with Persistent Organic Pesticides?

• They can lead to an increase in beneficial insects.

• They can accumulate in living organisms and move up the food chain.

• They can improve the nutritional value of crops.

• They can reduce the amount of synthetic fertilizers needed.