Environmental Science Final Review

Electricity generated from burning switchgrass is called

• ethanol energy

• biofuel

• biopower

• biomass energy

Global warming refers specifically to an increase in

• precipitation from Earth’s atmosphere

• temperatures everywhere on Earth

• Earth's average surface temperature

• the number of storms on Earth

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Scientists determine current climate conditions by

• examining ice cores

• making direct measurements

• using proxy indicators

• creating computer models

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A number of closed landfills have been converted into:

• recreation areas

• farms

• shopping malls

• schools

When you boil water over a campfire, you are using:

• geothermal energy

• hydropower

• biomass energy

• solar energy

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Which of the following produces the most solid waste?

• manufacturing

• agriculture

• nuclear power plants

• plastic packaging

Which of the following is a benefit of geothermal power?

• Available in all locations

• Low startup costs

• Nonpolluting

• Easy to use

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Which action can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions caused by driving?

• Driving gasoline-powered automobiles

• Using public transportation

• Taking more trips by car each day

• Living farther from the workplace

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The amount of carbon dioxide emissions for which an individual or group is responsible is known as a

• Carbon offset

• Carbon sequestration

• Carbonic acid

• Carbon footprint

Which human activity contributes the most carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

• Burning Fossil Fuels

• Farming

• Fishing

• Breathing

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