Environmental Science Final Examination

What is the primary role of the atmosphere in protecting life on Earth?

• It provides oxygen for breathing.

• It absorbs harmful solar radiation.

• It generates weather patterns.

• It supports plant growth.

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Which of the following is a basic component of an ecosystem?

• Rocks

• Water

• Soil

• All of the above

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What is the term for the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

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Which of the following best describes a keystone species?

• A species that is the most abundant in an ecosystem

• A species that has a large impact on its environment relative to its abundance

• A species that is at the top of the food chain

• A species that is the first to colonize a barren environment

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What is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Tidal energy

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Which of the following is an example of a simple procedure in scientific research?

• Designing a complex experiment

• Measuring the temperature of a solution

• Analyzing data using statistical software

• Developing a new scientific theory

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How does the greenhouse effect contribute to Earth's climate?

• It cools the Earth's surface.

• It traps heat in the atmosphere.

• It reflects sunlight back into space.

• It increases the Earth's albedo.

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Which of the following is a skill or concept related to ecosystem interactions?

• Identifying the types of organisms in an ecosystem

• Calculating the energy flow between trophic levels

• Naming the parts of a plant cell

• Listing the layers of the atmosphere

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How can computer simulations be used in environmental science?

• To predict weather patterns

• To model the impact of human activities on ecosystems

• To measure the pH of soil samples

• To identify plant species

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What is the significance of the coevolution of Earth's systems and life on Earth?

• It explains the formation of mountains.

• It describes the interdependence of life and the environment.

• It accounts for the diversity of plant species.

• It predicts future climate changes.

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