Envirothon 2024

The American bittern prefers what type of habitats?

• emergent wetlands

• freshwater wetlands

• saltwater wetlands

• dense vegetation

• open water

What is the primary focus of the Envirothon competition?

• Forestry, wildlife, aquatics, soils, and current environmental issues

• Physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics

• Astronomy, geology, meteorology, and oceanography

• Genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, and ecology

Which of the following is a key component of soil health assessed in Envirothon?

• pH level

• Magnetic field

• Radioactivity

• Electrical conductivity

In the context of Envirothon, which practice is most effective for preventing soil erosion?

• Terracing

• Deforestation

• Overgrazing

• Monoculture farming

What is the role of riparian buffers in aquatic ecosystems?

• They filter pollutants and provide habitat for wildlife

• They increase water temperature

• They decrease biodiversity

• They promote soil erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is a method used to measure biodiversity in a forest ecosystem?

• Species richness

• Soil pH

• Water salinity

• Air pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the significance of the water cycle in environmental science?

• It distributes nutrients and regulates climate

• It increases soil acidity

• It decreases atmospheric pressure

• It reduces biodiversity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is a renewable energy source that might be discussed in an Envirothon competition?

• Solar power

• Nuclear power

• Coal

• Natural gas

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

How does deforestation impact the carbon cycle?

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the primary cause of algal blooms in aquatic environments?

• Excessive nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus

• Low water temperatures

• High oxygen levels

• Lack of sunlight

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5