Which of the following is NOT a possible result of microplastic pollution in an aquatic ecosystem?

The organisms get caught in the plastic pollution

The organisms get less nutrition

The organisms get endocrine disorders

The organisms may have offspring with birth defects

As groundwater resources are depleted, what will likely happen to the price of crops that are irrigated with this groundwater?

The prices will likely increase because of the reduced supply of water.

The price will be unaffected by the reduced supply of water.

The prices will likely decrease because of the reduced supply of water.

The source of most irrigation and drinking water is?

flowing surface water such as streams and rivers

surface water reservoirs such as lakes and ponds

Which of these was NOT a primary cause of the Dust Bowl?

Surface water quickly draining into cracks in the soil

Which of the following is NOT true of coal?

Energy produced from coal is inconsistent and unreliable.

The burning of coal produces high amounts of air pollution.

The burning of coal contributes to climate change.

Electricity production from coal is less expensive than other energy sources such as solar and wind.

Which of the following is NOT true of solar energy?

Solar energy is most efficiently collected in highly populated areas.

Solar energy is difficult to store.

There is plenty of solar radiation to fuel the whole world with the correct technology.

One of the drawbacks to solar energy is the cost of producing photovoltaic cells.

Which of the following is NOT true of wind energy?

Wind turbines convert thermal energy into electrical energy.

Electricity produced from wind can be inconsistent and unreliable.

Small wind turbines are less destructive to bird populations than large turbines.

Coastlines, valleys, and agricultural fields are all good locations for wind power generation.

Which of the following IS true of nuclear energy?

Nuclear power produces radioactive waste that must be disposed of properly.

Nuclear meltdowns can affect large areas, but are easily cleaned up.

Nuclear power is a renewable energy source.

Nuclear power produces more carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses than oil or coal power.

Which of the following NOT true of oil?

Oil deposits are most abundantly found in Europe and South America.

The transportation of oil has caused several environmental disasters.

Oil is refined to produce petroleum products for cosmetics, transportation, and plastics.

As oil deposits are consumed, extraction of oil becomes more costly.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using hydroelectric power?

Hydroelectric dams can disrupt aquatic ecosystems.

Hydroelectric power can provide reliable base-load electricity.

Hydroelectric power produces no direct air pollution.

Hydroelectric power is a renewable energy source.

Which of the following is NOT a possible effect of excessive fertilizer runoff into aquatic ecosystems?

Increased biodiversity in aquatic habitats

Fish kills due to low oxygen levels

Eutrophication of lakes and rivers

Algal blooms leading to oxygen depletion

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incandescent, CFL, LED, halogen

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Which of the following are the three largest sources of energy for the United States?

solar, natural gas, and coal

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an organism living in the intertidal zone?

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