DP ESS Paper Review

What is Layer 3 of the Atmosphere?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Themosphere

• Troposphere

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the primary focus of the DP Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) course?

• Understanding the interrelationships between environmental systems and societies

• Studying the chemical composition of the atmosphere

• Exploring the physical properties of minerals

• Analyzing the economic impact of renewable energy

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

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Which of the following is a key concept in the DP ESS course related to sustainability?

• Biodiversity

• Photosynthesis

• Newton's Laws

• Quantum Mechanics

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NGSS.HS-LS2-2

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In the context of DP ESS, what does the term 'ecological footprint' refer to?

• The impact of human activities measured in terms of the area of biologically productive land and water required to produce the goods consumed

• The carbon emissions produced by a single individual

• The total amount of waste produced by a community

• The number of species in a given ecosystem

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which experiment would best demonstrate the concept of energy flow in an ecosystem?

• Measuring the temperature change in a compost heap

• Observing the growth rate of plants under different light conditions

• Tracking the movement of nutrients in a food web

• Testing the pH levels of different soil samples

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NGSS.HS-LS1-5

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What is the significance of the 'tragedy of the commons' in environmental science?

• It illustrates the conflict between individual interests and the common good in resource management

• It describes the loss of biodiversity in urban areas

• It explains the process of natural selection

• It highlights the importance of genetic diversity

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which of the following best describes a 'closed system' in environmental science?

• A system where energy but not matter is exchanged with its surroundings

• A system where both energy and matter are exchanged with its surroundings

• A system where neither energy nor matter is exchanged with its surroundings

• A system where only matter is exchanged with its surroundings

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

In DP ESS, what is the role of feedback mechanisms in environmental systems?

• To regulate and stabilize ecosystems

• To increase biodiversity

• To promote energy production

• To enhance chemical reactions

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource studied in DP ESS?

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Nuclear power

What is the main purpose of conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

• To predict the environmental effects of proposed projects

• To measure the current levels of pollution

• To assess the biodiversity of a region

• To calculate the carbon footprint of a company

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