Test 1 Extra Credit Study Guide

Which of the following does not contribute to the study of environmental science

• political science

• ecology

• chemistry

• psychology

Having a strong opinion and fighting for environmental rights would be considered

• environmental science

• environmentalism

• social justice

• environmental justice

Fruit trees would be an example of

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

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How did the agricultural revolution contribute to population spike

• more available nutrients, people lived longer

• more jobs to fill, people had more babies

• advance in medicine, people lived longer

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Which of the following plays an important role in the early stages of investigation/research?

• gathering data

• interpreting data

• making predictions

• making observations

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Everything in science has an answer that can be proven

• true

• false

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When scientists cannot observe and test a phenomenon directly, this type of testing is used

• models

• observational study

• experimentation

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What does the statement "science is self-correcting" mean?

• It means that scientific theories and knowledge evolve and improve through ongoing testing and revision based on new evidence.
• It means that science is always correct and never changes.
• It implies that scientific knowledge is fixed and unchangeable.
• It suggests that scientific theories are based solely on personal beliefs.

The way someone interprets the world around them and their place in it

• culture

• worldview

• bias

• ethics

What does the environmental justice movement promote?

• Fair treatment and involvement of all people in environmental policies.
• The movement focuses solely on wildlife conservation efforts.
• Each government should make decisions about their countries environmental issues.

• Environmental policies should prioritize economic growth over community needs.