WorksheetsEnvironmental Science
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of the following are considered part of the environment?
Forests
people
buildings
all of these
A person holding a sign during a protest against cutting down trees in a forest would be considered a(n)?
Environmentalist
Ecological footprint
peer reviewer
environmental scientist
A natural resource that is naturally formed much more slowly than we use it is called?
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Ecological
sustainable
Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource?
crude oil
coal
wave energy
geothermal energy
Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
wind energy
sunlight
natural gas
geothermal energy
which statement about science is true?
it assumes that the natural world works according to rules that do not change unpredictably.
It attempts to explain the mysteries of the supernatural world
It deals mostly with things in the synthetic or unnatural world
It asserts that although the boiling point of water is 100 C today, it may be different in the future.
which of the following is an example of quantitative data?
There are 3 tulips
the tulips are red
the tulips are prettier than the roses
The tulips smell nice.
Results published in (blank) are the most respected in science because they have passed through a rigorous evaluation process involving feedback from multiple sources.
news magazines
peer-reviewed journals
web journals
weekly newspapers
which statement about scientific views is correct
Changes in scientific thought show that the general public cannot rely on science
Changes in scientific thought demonstrate key strength of science; the ability to self-correct and improve
Scientific thought and interpretations never changes over time
Changes in scientific thought are usually rapid and drastic
A human-centered view of our relationship with the environment is known as
Biocentrism
Ecocentrism
Anthropocentrism
Environmentalism
What term describes a social movement dedicated to protecting the natural world from undesirable changes brought by human actions?
The environment
environmental science
environmentalism
ecological footprint
Why is environmental science considered a Interdisciplinary field?
it borrows techniques from numerous projects
It studies environments all across the planet
It is more of a social movement than a scientific study
It is a new form of science that is still being developed
What has happened to resource consumption in the last several hundred years?
it has remained the same level
it has decreased only slightly
it has increased dramatically
It has decreased dramatically
Natural resources that are naturally replenished over short periods are called?
nonrenewable sources
fossil fuels
sustainable resources
renewable resources
One example of a question that can be addressed by science is?
What percent of people prefer roses to tulips?
What is the best flower to give on Valentines Day, roses or tulips?
Which flower is prettier, roses or tulips?
Which flower, roses or tulips, has the most pleasant scent?
Which statement accurately describes effective scientists?
They are willing to believe ideas, even if there is no supporting evidence
They usually accept what they hear from others
They prefer to deal with questions that involve opinions and personal preferences
they are open to results that change, or even refute, a previously accepted idea
Which steps are usually near the beginning of a scientific investigation?
hypothesizing and theorizing
observing and questioning
predicting and moduling
gathering and interpreting data
what tool would be very useful to geologists because they cannot easily perform experiments to test the effects of tectonic plate motion?
predictions
controlled studies
modeling
independent variables
in an experiment a scientist adds fertilizer to one pond to compare the algae growth to a pond that does not receive fertilizer. The amount of algae that grows would represent a(n)
model
dependent variable
prediction
independent variable
What happens after a scientist submits results for publication in a scientific journal?
The scientist will then present the results for at a conference
Several other scientists specializing in the subject examine a manuscript
The scientist then begins a new area of research
The results will be printed immedialtely
What is one of the key difference between scientific theories and hypothesis?
Theories are tested by experiment and observations, but hypotheses are not
hypotheses are subject to peer review, but theories are not
Theories are broader and hypotheses deal with narrower subject.
Hypotheses can be proven wrong theories cannot.
To be accepted as scientific (Blank), an idea must effectively explain phenomenon, make accurate predictions in a wide range of situations, and have undergone extensive, rigorous testing.
prediction
Theory
ethic
Hypotheses
A set of moral principles or values held by a person or a society is called?
ethics
justice
culture
Biocentrism
Which of the following gives value to all living things, both human and nonhuman?
Biocentrism
Ecocentrism
Anthropocentrism
Environmental justice
Which of the following statements represents the issue that would be dealt with by the environmental justice movement?
how to peer review process works in scientific journals
wealthy countries imposing their pollution on poorer countries
if Molina and Rowland's ideas about CFCs are a theory or a hypotheses
The damage done to the ozone layers by CFCs
The basic units of matter the smallest units maintain the chemical properties of an element, are called
atoms
lipids
compounds
molecules
because of their large size; proteins, nucleic acids,carbohydrates, and lipids together are called?
solutions
elements
hydrocarbons
macromolecules
