REVIEW PART 2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Spring 2025 Final

Essential HS.E1U3.14 If we continue to rely on nonrenewable resources, what could be the long-term impact on the environment?

• Increased availability of renewable resources
• Greater environmental sustainability
• Severe depletion of natural resources and environmental degradation
• Improved biodiversity and ecological balance

Essential HS.E1U3.14 Which of the following is the best strategy to reduce global temperature rise?

• Expanding fossil fuel extraction and usage
• Reducing carbon emissions through policy changes and renewable energy adoption
• Increasing urban and industrial development
• Disbanding international environmental agreements

Essential HS.E1U3.14 How would increased use of biofuels compare to traditional fossil fuels in terms of climate change impact?

• Biofuels would have a more negative impact due to higher carbon emissions
• Biofuels would have less impact since they are renewable and emit fewer pollutants
• Biofuels would have no effect on climate change
• Biofuels would cause more damage due to deforestation for crop cultivation

Essential HS.E1U3.14 What would be the best solution to address water pollution caused by industrial activity?

• Continuing industrial practices without regulation
• Implementing strict environmental regulations and wastewater treatment systems
• Encouraging industries to increase water consumption
• Ignoring the issue as it has minimal impact

Essential HS.E1U3.14 Which policy would best support sustainability and reduce climate change?

• Encouraging fossil fuel consumption through subsidies
• Promoting policies that reduce carbon emissions and encourage renewable energy use
• Ignoring climate change and focusing on economic growth at any cost
• Reducing the usage of wind and solar power

Essential HS.L1U1.20 and Essential HS.L4U1.28 Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem service?

• Climate change
• Water purification
• Deforestation
• Pesticide use

Essential HS.L1U1.20 and Essential HS.L4U1.28 Which of the following is considered an intrinsic value of species?

• Their usefulness to humans
• Their ability to regulate climate
• Their inherent worth
• Their medicinal properties

Essential HS.L1U1.20 and Essential HS.L4U1.28 Which is a characteristic of a keystone species?

• It has no significant role in the ecosystem
• It is critical to the functioning of the ecosystem
• It is abundant in all ecosystems
• It is a predator species

Essential HS.L1U1.20 and Essential HS.L4U1.28 Which ecosystem is known for its high biodiversity?

• Desert
• Tropical rainforest
• Tundra
• Temperate grassland

Essential HS.L1U1.20 and Essential HS.L4U1.28 What is the main cause of mass extinctions in history?

• Volcanic eruptions
• Habitat destruction and human activity
• Natural climate fluctuations
• Climate cooling