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WorksheetsAPES Extra Practice
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Living in an environmentally sustainable way necessitates:
a)
using Earth’s resources efficiently whenever convenient.
b)
living without basic ecosystem services.
c)
sensitivity to the needs of future generations.
d)
living in a rural area
2.
Five square miles if equal to _____ acres. (1 square mile = 640 acres)
a)
0.32
b)
320
c)
2500
d)
3200
3.
According to the law of conservation of matter,
I. matter can be created
II. matter cannot be destroyed
III. after a chemical reaction, the original atoms remain
I. matter can be created
II. matter cannot be destroyed
III. after a chemical reaction, the original atoms remain
a)
I onlt
b)
II only
c)
III only
d)
II and III
4.
A negative feedback loop is:
a)
when feedback into the system increases the rate of progress
b)
seen in the example of increased greenhouse gases leading to global warming
c)
seen in the example o world population growth
d)
when a system responds to a change by returning it to its original state
5.
Choose the correct sequence of energy flow within an ecosystem.
a)
Herbivores --> producers -->carnivores -->scavengers
b)
Producers --> herbivores--> carnivores --> scavengers
c)
Producers --> carnivores-->herbivores-->carnivores
d)
Scavengers-->producers-->herbivores-->carnivores
6.
Which of the following is needed for photosynthesis?
a)
Water, solar energy, and carbon dioxide
b)
Water, solar energy, and glucose
c)
Carbon dioxide, energy, and glucose
d)
Oxygen, water, and energy
7.
Use the figure to answer this question: Which of the organisms illustrated would be considered a decomposer?
a)
Vulture
b)
Zebra
c)
Hyena
d)
Bacteria
8.
What impact does deforestation have on the carbon cycle?
a)
Increase in amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
b)
Decrease in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
c)
Increase in the amount of photosynthesis
d)
Increase in the amount of cellular respiration performed by autotrophs
9.
When nutrients are transported through soil with water, this process is known as:
a)
Infiltration
b)
Percolation
c)
Decomposition
d)
Leaching
10.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the carbon cycle?
a)
transpiration
b)
combustion
c)
photosynthesis
d)
respiration
11.
Using the graph, what conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between temperature and the saturation point of air?
a)
As temperature increases, saturation point decreases exponentially
b)
As temperature increases, saturation point increases exponentially
c)
As temperature increases, saturation point decreases linearly
d)
As temperature increases, saturation point increases linearly
12.
Which of the following are examples of wetlands?
I. Swamps
II. Marshes
III. Bogs
I. Swamps
II. Marshes
III. Bogs
a)
I only
b)
II only
c)
III only
d)
I, II, and III
13.
The intrinsic growth rate of a population:
a)
directly affects environmental resistance.
b)
causes changes in birth rates without affecting death rates
c)
causes changes in death rates without affecting birth rates.
d)
is the maximum rate at which a population may increase.
14.
Many plants have their roots infected with a specialized fungus. The plant supplies carbon to the fungus and the fungus supplies nutrients to the plants. This is an example of a _______ association.
a)
mutualistic
b)
commensalistic
c)
parasitic
d)
successional
15.
Developing countries tend to have a(n) _______ age structure diagram.
a)
rectangular-shaped
b)
inverted triangle
c)
pyramid shaped
d)
square
16.
Populations whose age structure diagrams are narrower at the bottom than at the top have:
a)
high death rates
b)
the same proportion of individuals in each age group
c)
a declining population
d)
a high growth rate
17.
Many sub-Saharan tribesmen of Africa regularly use the blood, milk, and fur of their livestock, without
killing them. Based on this information alone we might classify this relationship as ____. However, the cattle
actually derive an overall benefit because the herdsman also protect them from predators and help them find
water and food. Therefore, this relationship should instead be classified as ____.
killing them. Based on this information alone we might classify this relationship as ____. However, the cattle
actually derive an overall benefit because the herdsman also protect them from predators and help them find
water and food. Therefore, this relationship should instead be classified as ____.
a)
commensalism; mutualism
b)
mutualism; competition
c)
parasitism; commensalism
d)
parasitism; mutualism
18.
Use Figure 7-1. Population A is most likely:
a)
rapidly growing
b)
rapidly declining
c)
stable or close to stable
d)
going to decline in a few decades
19.
Use Figure 7-1. In pyramid A, what is the approximate number of people in the bottom 3 cohorts (0-10)?
a)
200,000,000
b)
250,000,000
c)
350,000,000
d)
450,000,000
20.
Use Figure 7-1. Population A would most likely be in which stage of demographic transition?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
21.
Which of the following chemical reactions are involved in the creation of acid rain?
I. sulfur dioxide and water vapor combine to create sulfuric acid
II. hydrogen and chlorine combine to create hydrochloric acid
III. sulfur and oxygen combine to create sulfur dioxide
I. sulfur dioxide and water vapor combine to create sulfuric acid
II. hydrogen and chlorine combine to create hydrochloric acid
III. sulfur and oxygen combine to create sulfur dioxide
a)
I only
b)
II only
c)
I and II
d)
I and III
22.
Topsoil is often considered to be found in what two soil horizons?
a)
O and A
b)
O and B
c)
A and B
d)
A and C
23.
The least weathered zone in a soil is the:
a)
A horizon
b)
O horizon
c)
E horizon
d)
C horizon
24.
The water table is:
a)
anywhere water is visible on the surface
b)
where streams and lakes intersect
c)
the uppermost level at which water fully saturates rock or soil
d)
synonymous with groundwater
25.
Eutrophic lakes:
a)
have very low productivity due to acid rain
b)
have very high productivity due to high nutrient levels.
c)
have very low nutrient levels.
d)
are formed by glaciers.
26.
The effect(s) of dams include:
a)
impediment to fish migration
b)
displacement of people
c)
reduction of fossil fuel use
d)
all of the above
27.
You are selecting a new dishwasher. You do about 150 loads per year. The less efficient model uses 9 gallons per load. The more efficient model uses 6 gallons per load. How much money will be saved on water if you select the more efficient model and the price of water is $0.75/1000 gallons?
a)
$0.34
b)
$3.30
c)
$33
d)
$330
28.
Grey water is suitable for:
a)
drinking
b)
washing cars
c)
watering plants
d)
both b and c
29.
One example of the tragedy of the commons can occur when several farmers share the same pasture for feeding sheep. The root cause of this tragedy is that:
a)
people are inherently bad.
b)
sheep reproduce too quickly
c)
the market cannot support too many farmers
d)
the farmers believe that if they don't use it, someone else will
30.
When looking at both private and public lands in the US, the most common use is:
a)
Timber production
b)
Grazing land
c)
Recreational
d)
Defense
31.
The major complaint that environmental detractors of the Taylor Grazing Act have is that:
a)
The negative externalities of grazing are not fully revealed
b)
The taxes on grazing animals are too high
c)
The fences erected as a result of this legislation are deleterious for wildlife
d)
It allows too much grazing to take place.
32.
Eminent Domain is a tool that can be used to assist in smart growth. This tool allows:
a)
Citizens to sue the government if they feel they are being ignored
b)
Citizens to sue the government if they feel that government practices are leading directly to urban blight
c)
Governments to force land use restrictions on citizens to prevent urban blight
d)
Governments to acquire land at fair market value even if the owner does not wish to sell it
33.
Use Figure 10-1. Urban populations increased approximately ____% from 1950 to 2000.
a)
3
b)
8
c)
40
d)
68
34.
Use Figure 10-2. Which of the following land areas would most likely have the least amount of fragmentation?
a)
Urban, residential, and transportation
b)
Desert and tundra
c)
Defense
d)
Timber production
35.
After many years of applying the selective pesticide provironex, a farmer notices that the applications seem less effective. This is likely due to:
a)
the fact that provironex is fat soluble and has been bioaccumulating
b)
Provironex is selective, so other pests are filing the niche from the exterminated ones
c)
Provironex is persistent, and the farmer should apply less for better results
d)
The target species has begun to evolve resistance.
36.
Scientists have inserted a gene for the production of vitamin A into rice. The practice of changing the genetic structure of agricultural products to improve desirable traits is known as:
a)
genetic engineering
b)
transmodification
c)
selective breeding
d)
natural selection
37.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is likely to use all of the following techniques EXCEPT:
a)
crop rotation
b)
intercropping
c)
planting herbicide resistant crops
d)
increased use of traditional pesticides
38.
Worldwide, the largest component of the human diet is:
a)
grain products
b)
meat products
c)
dairy products
d)
fruits and vegetables
39.
Currently the world's farmers grow enough grain to feed:
a)
About a quarter of the world's population
b)
About a third of the world's population
c)
About half of the world's population
d)
More than the world's population
40.
Use Figure 11-2. Between which years did Aquaculture fish production increase the most?
a)
1950 and 1960
b)
1960 and 1970
c)
1970 and 1980
d)
1990 and 2000
41.
Use Figure 12-1. Which of the following statements is reasonable, according to the information in the chart?
a)
Nuclear power will provide more energy than renewables by 2050.
b)
By 2050, fossil fuels will no longer provide the majority of the world’s energy.
c)
In 2000, natural gas provided about as much energy as coal.
d)
Renewables will be the largest source of energy in the near future.
42.
Use Figure 12-3. Which of the following fuel types produces the highest ratio of percent resulting CO2 emissions to percent consumption?
a)
Natural gas
b)
Non-fossil
c)
Coal
d)
Petroleum
43.
In the use of coal to produce energy, which of the following does NOT decrease the energy efficiency of the process?
a)
extracting the coal from the ground
b)
waste heat
c)
cogeneration
d)
energy required to build the power plant
44.
The energy source that can provide the greatest amount of electricity generation in the United States due to its abundance is
a)
oil
b)
coal
c)
nuclear
d)
hydroelectric
45.
Environmental costs associated with the use of coal include all of the following except
a)
particulates that are released into the atmosphere when coal is burned
b)
degradation to land due to mining techniques
c)
the creation of highly radioactive waste
d)
trace metals found in coal
46.
If an average refrigerator uses 500 watts of energy per hour on a daily basis, and your energy cost is $0.11 per kwh, approximately how much does the energy used by the refrigerator cost per month?
a)
$1.30
b)
$13
c)
$40
d)
$55
47.
Uranium-235 is considered ideal for nuclear reactors due to
a)
is wide distribution as a resource
b)
its stable nature as an isotope
c)
its high EROEI
d)
its fissionability
48.
Which of the following is the correct type of energy utilized to produce tidal power?
a)
radiation
b)
kinetic energy
c)
solar energy
d)
potential energy
49.
Use Table 13-1. If a community has 200,000 homes and 1% of those homes have Plasma televisions, how many kWh of excess energy are being consumed every year (365 days) than if those homes had Energy Star LCD televisions instead?
a)
350,000 kWh
b)
524,000 kWh
c)
818,000 kWh
d)
1,168,000 kWh
50.
Use Figure 13-1. By looking at the chart above, what is the approximate percent of the US energy needs are served by biomass energy sources?
a)
1%
b)
3.5%
c)
10%
d)
25%
51.
Use Figure 13-2. Which of the following increases in efficiency would save a typical household the most money?
a)
Increase heating efficiency by 5%
b)
Use 25% less energy for lighting
c)
Increase cooling efficiency by 12%
d)
Acquire appliances that are 15% more efficient
52.
Use Figure 13-4. If the trend from 2006 to 2007 continued, approximately how many kWh would have been generated in 2008?
a)
36 x 106
b)
36 x 109
c)
42 x 109
d)
68 x 109
53.
Put the items below in correct sequence for the generation of electricity using the wind
1 – generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
2 – wind turns the wind turbine blade
3 – the gear box transfers mechanical energy to the generator
4 – electricity is transferred to the grid
1 – generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
2 – wind turns the wind turbine blade
3 – the gear box transfers mechanical energy to the generator
4 – electricity is transferred to the grid
a)
1-2-3-4
b)
2-1-3-4
c)
2-3-1-4
d)
2-4-3-1
54.
Which country is known for having the most available geothermal energy in the world?
a)
Russia
b)
Iceland
c)
England
d)
China
55.
Which form of energy production has a large environmental impact, a high cost of construction, and the potential to force the displacement of large numbers of people and wildlife?
a)
water impoundment systems
b)
photovoltaic systems
c)
wind farms
d)
tidal power generation stations
56.
The BOD measurement of a liter of healthy water was found to be 20 mg. The BOD measurement of a liter of more polluted water was 120 mg. Which of the following statements is correct?
a)
the healthy water produced 6 times as much oxygen as the polluted water.
b)
the polluted water produced 6 times as much oxygen as the healthy water.
c)
the healthy water consumed 6 times as much oxygen as the polluted water.
d)
the polluted water consumed 6 times as much oxygen as the healthy water
57.
Concerns over the wide use of synthetic pesticides include all of the following unintended effects EXCEPT
a)
the pesticide may be lethal to nontarget species as well as target species
b)
pesticide use leads to an altered species composition of the community
c)
the chemistry of the inert ingedients
d)
acidification of nearby streams
58.
Possible sources of petroleum in the ocean waters include all of the following EXCEPT
a)
naturally occurring plumes from oceanic trenches
b)
natural seeps from the ocean floor
c)
oil tanker transportation
d)
oil platform leaks
59.
Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with acid deposition?
a)
comprised aquatic systems
b)
lowered pH of lakes
c)
negative effects on human skin with contact
d)
erosion of buildings and monuments made of marble
60.
Which of the following is least likely to be a danger associated with leachate from a sanitary landfill?
a)
The leachate can leak into nearby soils
b)
The leachate can leak into groundwater
c)
The leachate can contain toxic metal compounds
d)
The leachate can be at high temperature
61.
The US legislation that imposes a tax on targeted industrial facilities and then utilizes those funds to cleanup selected abandoned hazardous waste sites is
a)
NEPA
b)
CWA
c)
CERCLA
d)
RCRA
62.
Which of the following factors are important in promoting species endangerment and ultimately extinction?
I. habitat destruction
II. exotic species introduction
III. increased tropospheric ozone
I. habitat destruction
II. exotic species introduction
III. increased tropospheric ozone
a)
I
b)
I and III
c)
I and II
d)
III
63.
Which of the following energy sources is a chief contributor to greenhouse gas emissions as well as increasing environmental mobility of mercury?
a)
Nuclear power
b)
Wind power
c)
Coal
d)
Natural gas cogeneration
64.
Use Figure 19-2. Between 400,000 and 10,000 years ago, the highest CO2 concentration was approximately
a)
380 ppm
b)
320 ppm
c)
290 ppm
d)
200 ppm
65.
Swine produced 21.0 millions of metric tons of CO2 emissions in 2005. There were approximately 60.6 million swine in the U.S. in 2005. About how much emissions did EACH of these swine produce?
a)
0.035 metric tons
b)
0.35 metric tons
c)
3.5 metric tons
d)
35 metric tons
66.
Use Figure 19-3. Ignoring CO2 emissions caused by fossil fuel use, which would be the best practice to reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gases?
a)
eliminate the use of ozone-depleting chemicals
b)
convert wetlands into agricultural land
c)
institute policies that reduce deforestation worldwide
d)
increase the use of nitrogen-based fertilizer
67.
Approximately three billion people live on less than two U.S. dollars per day. This level of poverty has a resounding impact on the environment in the form of:
a)
heavy metal refining
b)
increased production of plastic
c)
reduction in water quality from lack of sanitation facilities
d)
reforestation of agricultural fields
68.
Which of the following is a way igneous rock is formed?
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
transportation
d)
cooling & crystallization
69.
Magma rises at all of the following locations EXCEPT:
a)
divergent zones
b)
transform plate boundaries
c)
subduction zones
d)
hot spots
70.
If a country's growth rate is 7%, what is it's doubling time?
a)
5 years
b)
35 years
c)
10 years
d)
42 years
71.
Desalinization is:
a)
taking salt water and making it a pH of 7.5.
b)
being investigated to solve the Ogallala Aquifer problems
c)
a problem with saltwater instrusions
d)
extremely expensive and energy consuming
72.
If a material has a radioactivity level of 100 curies and has a half-life of 50 years, how many half-lives will have occurred after 100 years?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
100
d)
1,000
73.
Soils found in tropical rain forests are:
a)
deep and nutrient-rich
b)
rich in quartz sand
c)
highly porous
d)
quickly depleted of nutrients when the forest is removed
74.
Which of the following would be a K-selected species?
a)
Cockroaches
b)
Fish
c)
Elelphants
d)
Grasshoppers
75.
If a population of 10,000 has 200 births, 100 deaths, 60 immigrants and 30 emigrants, what is the population growth rate?
a)
1.3%
b)
9%
c)
90%
d)
2.4%
76.
The net primary productivity of an ecosystem is 75 kg C/m2/year, and the energy needed by the producers for their own respiration is 20 kg C/m2/year. The gross primary productivity of such an ecosystem would be:
a)
10 kg C/m2/year
b)
15 kg C/m2/year
c)
50 kg C/m2/year
d)
95 kg C/m2/year
77.
Modern (2nd gen) pesticides have many advantages...NOT including
a)
saving human lives through their use
b)
eliminating genetic resistance
c)
increasing agricultural yields
d)
fast-acting results
78.
Which of these is FALSE about modern (2nd gen) pesticides?
a)
They often kill natural predators
b)
They may runoff into nearby aquatic systems
c)
They become more effective over time.
d)
They promote genetic resistance.
79.
Top-level predators often eat indirectly absorb toxins as a result of
a)
bioaccumulation
b)
persistence
c)
overnutrition
d)
biomagnification
80.
Alternatives to using pesticides include (all of these except)
a)
using monocultures to single out pests
b)
using genetic engineering within plants
c)
using pheromones to lure pests
d)
using hot water to scald the pests
81.
Under the integrated pest management system, the first line of defense during an infestation is to use
a)
biologic methods
b)
DDT
c)
genetic engineering
d)
broad range pesticides
82.
American transcendentalist writer who viewed nature as a direct manifestation of the divine
a)
Robert Wilson
b)
Henry David Thoreau
c)
Roderick Nash
d)
John Ruskin
83.
Forest Ranger in Arizona and New Mexico in the early 1900s who advanced preservation of nature's integrity. He wrote " ...to keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering..."
a)
Aldo Leopold
b)
John Muir
c)
John Ruskin
d)
Gifford Pinchot
84.
"If domestic fuel prices increase to $5 per gallon, conservation will increase, alternative fuels will be developed, and energy efficiency and quality of life will improve"
This philosophy is consistent with _________________________ economics
This philosophy is consistent with _________________________ economics
a)
environmental
b)
neoclassical
c)
social
d)
cooperative
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