Ecology and Environmental Science Quiz

What is the relationship between the age of a pile and the number of plant species found there?

• The number of plant species decreases as the pile ages.

• The number of plant species remains constant regardless of the pile's age.

• The number of plant species increases as the pile ages.

• The number of plant species is not affected by the pile's age.

Which of the following is a potential solution to control the population of Asian carp in the Great Lakes?

• Increasing commercial fishing of native species.

• Reducing water pollution.

• Using physical barriers and traps.

• Introducing more native fish species.

How does the presence of Asian carp affect the Great Lakes' ecosystem services?

• They enhance the cultural service of sport fishing.

• They improve the provisioning service of commercial fishing.

• They disrupt both provisioning and cultural services.

• They have no impact on ecosystem services.

What role does methane play in climate change?

• It reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide.

• It acts as a cooling agent.

• It has no effect on climate change.

• It acts as a greenhouse gas.

What is a proposed solution for collecting methane from decomposition?

• Storing it in plastic containers.

• Collecting it with a methane collection system.

• Using it as a fertilizer.

• Releasing it into the atmosphere.