Introduction to Environmental Science

What is the definition of ecological footprint?

• is the footprint of ecologist

• is a measure of the impact living things have on the environment.

• is a kind of plant that grows in the rainforrest.

• a measure of the impact humans have on the environment.

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True or false: As populations grow, the tragedy of the commons will become more of a problem.

• True

• False

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Select the best definition for the term biodiversity.

• able to decompose or break down naturally

• the variety of organisms in an area

• organic

• a native species

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Which one is a completely renewable resource?

• Oil

• Sunlight

• Coal

• Fresh water

A person holding a sign during a protest against cutting down trees in a forest would be considered a(n) __________

• environmentalist

• ecological footprint

• peer reviewer

• environmental scienctist

Which of the following natural resources is nonrenewable?

• Petroleum

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Trees

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Trees

• Sun

• Coal

• Wind

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Humans affect the environment but the environment does NOT affect us.

• True

• False

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Cannot be used over and over because it takes so long for nature to make.

• nonrenewable

• limited renewable

• completely renewable

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What is the primary focus of environmental science?

• Study of Earth's physical structure

• Study of interactions between humans and the environment

• Study of chemical reactions

• Study of celestial bodies

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