Unit 6 Test

Although water is part of the Earth’s hydrologic cycle, it is sometimes considered nonrenewable. Which of the following best explains why water is sometimes considered nonrenewable?

• It is not affected by human activities.

• Over-pumping of groundwater can deplete aquifers.

• It replenishes at a rate faster than human consumption.

• It is not essential for sustaining life

• Fresh water sources may be limited.

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How can temperature inversions intensify greenhouse effect?

• By trapping warm air close to the Earth's surface

• By decreasing the amount of pollutants in the atmosphere

• By causing a decrease in global temperatures

• By increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases

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Although water is part of the Earth’s hydrologic cycle, it is sometimes considered nonrenewable. Which of the following best explains why water is sometimes considered nonrenewable?

• It is not affected by human activities.

• Over-pumping of groundwater can deplete aquifers.

• It replenishes at a rate faster than human consumption.

• It is not essential for sustaining life.

• Fresh water sources may be limited.

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Which of the following renewable resources is linked to the external availability of organic waste materials for energy production?

• Hydropower

• Solar power

• Biomass

• Geothermal energy

You are a meteorologist studying the impact of temperature inversions on local weather conditions. What are the potential effects of temperature inversions on local weather conditions? Select TWO that apply.

• Cooler temperatures near the Earth's surface.

• Formation of fog and low-lying clouds.

• Decreased amounts of pollutants in the atmosphere.

• Decreased horizontal air movement and stable weather conditions.

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Which of the following resources is an example of a non-renewable material mostly used in manufacturing plastics and fuels?

• Biomass

• Water

• Petroleum

• Solar Energy

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Resources in an ecosystem are dependent on each other. How does this interdependency contribute to the overall health of an ecosystem?

• It promotes the sustainability and balance of the ecosystem.

• It leads to resource depletion and ecosystem collapse.

• It reduces the number of species within the ecosystem.

• It increases the occurrence of environmental disturbances.

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Solar panels are being promoted as alternative methods to power most buildings. What advantage does solar energy offer in terms of mitigating climate change and reducing dependence on finite resources?

• Low energy density.

• Zero greenhouse gas emissions.

• Limited scalability.

• Intermittency concerns.

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What role do wetlands play in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation?

• They release large amounts of carbon, contributing to climate change.

• They have no significant impact on carbon sequestration or climate change.

• They act as carbon sinks, absorbing more carbon than they emit.

• They primarily contribute to methane emissions, overshadowing their carbon absorption.

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How does urbanization affect the natural water cycle in a region?

• It increases the permeability of the soil, enhancing groundwater recharge.

• It has no significant impact on the natural water cycle.

• It leads to increased evaporation rates, reducing water availability.

• It reduces the infiltration of water into the ground, leading to increased runoff and potential flooding.

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