Introduction to Environmental Science

Identify the correct statement(s) about the following terms: environmental science, environmental activism & ecology

• Environmental science is the study of the environment and the solution of environmental problems.

• Environmental activism is focused on the interactions between organisms and their environment.

• Ecology is a movement aimed at protecting humans from the forces of nature.

• All of the above statements are correct.

Which of the following is never considered a renewable resource?

• Trees

• Natural Gas

• Water

• Soil

What is included in the term “environment”?

• Air, water, and land

• Only air

• Only water

• Only land

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An ecological footprint is a measure of what?

• The amount of land and water area a human population requires to produce the resources it consumes and to absorb its wastes.

• The carbon emissions produced by a country.

• The biodiversity of a specific region.

• The economic impact of environmental policies.

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Which areas of the world have the largest ecological footprint?

• North America and Europe

• Africa and South America

• Australia and Antarctica

• Asia and the Middle East

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Give an example of inductive reasoning.

• All observed swans are white, so all swans must be white.

• The sun has risen in the east for the last two days, so the sun rises in the east every day.

• All cats I have seen purr, so all cats must purr.

• All cars in this parking lot are red, so all cars must be red.

Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

• All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

• It is sunny in Spain. I am going to Spain. Therefore, there is no chance of rain when I arrive.

• All cats are mammals. A dog is a mammal. Therefore, a dog is a cat.

• I have seen four students at this school leave trash on the floor. The students at this school are disrespectful.

How does quantitative & qualitative data differ?

• Quantitative data is numerical, while qualitative data is descriptive.

• Quantitative data is descriptive, while qualitative data is numerical.

• Both are numerical data types.

• Both are descriptive data types.

A peer is:

• A type of fruit

• A person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person

• A type of computer network

• A type of clothing

How does the peer-review process reduce faulty science?

• By ensuring all research is published

• By allowing only experts to review

• By identifying and correcting errors

• By speeding up the publication process