The Green Revolution was

a dramatic increase in crop yields in developing countries

change to more sustainable agriculture

power grab by the Green party in the 1980s

What is the problem with timber plantations?

absorb excess CO2 from atmosphere

IPM is likely to use all of the following techniques EXCEPT

increased use of traditional pesticides.

habitat creation for pest predators.

planting herbicide-resistant crops.

Overgrazing of grasslands can lead to reduced range quality. Two of the major effects of overgrazing are

eutrophication and increased methane production

higher fire potential and increased productivity

higher primary productivity and ammonification

Which of the following is an example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons?

Passing a law to set limits for fishermen

Improving literacy among urban populations

Raising tax rates for large corporations

The cost or benefit of a good or service that is not included in the purchase price of that good or service

The maximum number of plants that one can harvest

Resources managed by the government or an organization

Monocropping has a number of disadvantages. These include all of the following EXCEPT

Nutrition and pesticide needs should be similar throughout a single crop.

Erosion due to exposure of large areas of soil during planting.

Pests are likely to attack a monocrop due to the high concentration.

Loss of habitat for natural pest predators.

Industrial Agriculture has many benefits. Which of the following is NOT a benefit associated with industrial agriculture?

The ratio of energy input to calorie output is low.

Larger food production per hectare.

Monoculture can be more efficient.

Economy of scale can make the food less expensive.

CAFOs make meat more economical, but may have some negative environmental impacts. These include all of the following EXCEPT

increased use of land area over other types of animal farming.

high concentrations of animal waste.

increase in nutrients in stormwater runoff.

increase in sediments in stormwater runoff.

One way a local community might regulate a shared and limited resource and reduce the tragedy of the commons is to ....

divide the resources into parcels and assign them to individuals

eliminate ownership of the resources and make them available to all

offer subsides to users of the resources in the form of tax breaks

reduce the cost of access to the resources

Marine fisheries are particularly susceptible to the tragedy of the commons because

fish are highly migratory, so they don't belong to any one nation.

fish are r-selected species that experience boom and bust cycles.

pollution is highest in areas with high fish populations.

international waters are governed by antiquated nautical law.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of urban sprawl?

automobile and highway construction

What is the difference between aquaculture and fisheries?

Aquaculture involves raising aquatic species, while fisheries are natural resources harvested without direct human input

Aquaculture raises ocean species, while fisheries raises freshwater species

Aquaculture requires feeding fish other fish, while fish in fisheries can eat soybean and corn

Fisheries involves raising aquatic species for feeding to aquaculture species

Which of the following environmental effects would most likely result from the clear-cutting of boreal forests by industrial logging operations?

There will be an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration, which will contribute to climate change.

There will be an increase in atmospheric oxygen concentration, which will improve air quality.

There will be an increase in farming on the cleared areas of land, which will reduce incidences of flooding.

There will be a decrease in the temperature of soil and nearby bodies of water, which will increase biodiversity.

Which of the following describes an unintended consequence that results from large-scale agricultural use of water from an aquifer?

The rate of water use likely exceeds the rate of recharge, leading to lowering the water table.

The water table level rises too high, leading to excessive flooding.

Much of the water becomes too salty for human consumption because of saltwater intrusion.

Agricultural areas contribute to increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, leading to global climate change.

Which of the following best describes the advantages and disadvantages of drip irrigation?

This method most efficiently delivers water directly to plant roots compared with other methods, and wastes less water, but it may be too costly for farmers in developing countries to use.

This method is suitable for a range of topographies and is easy to operate, but it requires a high initial investment in machinery.

This method delivers water to the field by pipes and water flows directly over the soil, but there is a large amount of runoff.

This method applies water directly to trenches dug in soil and is cost effective, but water is often lost to evaporation.

A sustainable society would emphasize…

using energy efficiently and reusing and recycling matter

maintaining the current rates of energy flow and resource use

recycling both matter and high-quality energy

converting the world’s high-quality energy resources to low-quality heat

Which of the following methods of meat production would provide the most likely explanation for the information represented in the graph above?

Concentrated animal feeding operations

An insect population in an agricultural field is affected by monthly applications of a pesticide, as shown in the graph below. A likely cause of the overall increase in the insect population over time is...

the survival of increasing numbers of resistant insects

a decrease in the moisture content of the soil

an increase in the population of insect predators

Which of the following best describes an environmental advantage of urbanization?

Individuals living in cities usually have a lower transportation carbon footprint than individuals living in rural areas

Individuals living in cities usually have greater access to fresh, local agricultural products than individuals living in rural areas.

Individuals living in cities have more varied employment opportunities than individuals living in rural areas.

Individuals living in cities have greater access to health care than individuals living in rural areas.

Which of the following methods should the farmers choose to minimize the cost for efficient pest removal while still reaching their goal of reducing the amount of pollution in the river?

Planting genetically modified crops

Applying a single dose of pesticides

Introducing a natural predator to feed on the pests

Surface Mining and Control Reclamation Act

mandates that miners give half of what they find to the government

allows miners to place a stake on public land for $5 per acre

is meant to bankrupt mining companies

Why mine tailings can be dangerous

can cause acid leaching into water bodies

The National Forest Management Act

requires national forests to have a management plan

prevents further building of roads in national forests

was repealed by the Clinton administration

allows mining in national forests

This agency manages fish, wildlife, and habitats.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Unit 5 AP Environmental Science

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following would be an environmental impact of high density animal farming?

bad smells

livestock can escape

water pollution due to runoff

improvement of feeding efficiency

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Because global fisheries have dramatically seen a reduction in fish numbers, this technique has been used recently to supplement that loss.

monocropping

IPM

contour farming

aquaculture

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a problem with suburban sprawl?

destruction of habitats

loss of wetlands

noise pollution

air and water pollution

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When roots become saturated with water due to over-irrigation, it causes death in plant roots. This is called:

salinization

desertification

agroforestry

waterlogging

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The systematic removal of rock or other substance for financial gain.

smelting

mining

urban farming

forestry

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One of the advantages to using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is

reduce the need for pesticides

they are not regulated by the government

the concern about safety to consume

they can cause food allergies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When irrigation water evaporates, salts are left behind on the soil surface and can cause plant death or lead to

soil salinization

desertification

waterlogging

monocropping

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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57 questions

Which of the following would be an environmental impact of high density animal farming?

Because global fisheries have dramatically seen a reduction in fish numbers, this technique has been used recently to supplement that loss.

Which of the following is NOT a problem with suburban sprawl?

When roots become saturated with water due to over-irrigation, it causes death in plant roots. This is called:

The systematic removal of rock or other substance for financial gain.

One of the advantages to using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is

When irrigation water evaporates, salts are left behind on the soil surface and can cause plant death or lead to

What is a natural part of a forest ecosystem and may be required for seed germination?

Use of this method of control requires concentrations to be increased often because pest develop resistance

The Green Revolution was

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