WorksheetsCh1 - Interrelationships
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary area of study that deals with all of the following except:
politics
economics
ethics
all of these are correct
An ecosystem is:
the transition zone between grassland and desert.
a group of interactive species and their environment.
a body of freshwater.
the lowland area on either side of a river.
Which is the following is a correct example of interrelatedness?
Wolves reintroduced → coyotes decline → rodents decline → willows increase
Wolves reintroduced → elk decline → willows increase → beavers increase
Wolves reintroduced → coyotes decline → rodents increase → foxes decrease
Wolves reintroduced → elk decline → willows increase → beavers increase → water flow stays the same
Malaria is widespread in tropical regions, resulting in one to three million deaths, mainly in young children:
of the Quechua Indians in Peru.
in Sub-Saharan Africa.
of the Jesuits in Europe.
of the pilgrims in Massachusetts.
Science is an approach to studying the supernatural world that involves formulating hypotheses and then testing them to see if the hypotheses are supported or refuted.
True
False
The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park did not have an impact on the ecosystem.
True
False
The ecosystem approach requires scientists to recognize and understand natural interactions and to integrate this with human needs for natural resources.
True
False
Some ecosystems have easily recognized boundaries, such as lakes, islands, or floodplains.
True
False
Economic considerations are not involved with environmental decisions.
True
False
Air pollution generated in China affects air quality in WESTERN coastal states in the United States and in British Columbia, Canada.
True
False
According to the World Health Organization, almost ________ of all diseases are caused by environmental exposure.
25%
50%
15%
45%
The Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations include:
ending poverty.
improving health.
addressing climate change.
All of the above are Sustainable Development Goals.
The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change:
has not been agreed to.
sets 2°C as the upper limit for the increase in the temperature of the Earth.
requires all countries to reduce greenhouse gas production.
None of the above is correct
Changing the organisms in a particular environment can lead to abiotic changes of the landscape.
True
False
Life has existed on Earth for about:
4.6 billion years
3.8 billion years
1 million years
4.6 million years
Everything that surrounds and affects an organism during its lifetime:
habitat
niche
environment
ecosystem
A process used to understand the biotic & abiotic natural world:
science
physics
bioremediation
biology
Which of the following are biotic? (Choose 1 or more)
plants
rocks
soil
sunlight
bacteria
Which of the following are abiotic? (Choose 1 or more)
plants
rocks
soil
sunlight
bacteria
Study of how the natural world affects living things & how living things affect the natural world:
environmental science
biology
chemistry
botany
Earth is currently undergoing a fast rate of environmental change.
True
False
World's first national park:
Yellowstone
Assateague
Grand Canyon
Yosemite
Why were wolves eliminated from Yellowstone? (Choose all that apply)
Increased settlement
Fear of predation
Decreased biodiversity
Lack of food
The wolves of Yellowstone are considered the regions:
keystone species
primary producer
only carnivore
biggest mammal
Environmental policies get more difficult to discuss & enforce when they cross international boundaries.
True
False
Development that meets present needs without compromising future needs.
sustainability
eco-friendliness
ecocentrism
going "green"
The "sustainability triangle" weighs social, economic, and environmental viewpoints to determine the sustainability of development.
True
False
Many parties agree that a fourth aspect of the "sustainability triangle" needs to be considered, ______ viewpoints.
cultural
economic
environmental
social
As of 2020, the "core" environmental crisis:
air pollution
water pollution
population growth
energy use
____% of people live in poverty worldwide:
10
25
75
2
Poverty looks the same in every country.
true
false
As of 2020, what continent is leading in population growth?
Africa
Asia
North America
Europe
Areas with robust industrial development and low population growth:
HDCs
LDCs
MDCs
None of these
Areas with limited industrialization & high fertility rates:
HDCs
LDCs
MDCs
None of these
Which of the following are responsible for overconsumption of goods and services?
HDCs
LDCs
Which of the following are responsible for overpopulation?
HDCs
LDCs
Which of the following can affect biodiversity:
habitat destruction
agricultural land development
invasive species
all of these
The recycling of chemicals (like nitrogen) would be classified as a ________ ecosystem service.
provisioning
regulating
cultural
supporting
more than one of these
Bees, butterflies, and birds pollinating plants is a ______ ecosystem service:
provisioning
regulating
cultural
supporting
more than one of these
Rene loves to do yoga on the beach since it is so peaceful. This is a ______ ecosystem service.
provisioning
regulating
cultural
supporting
This organism harvests nuts as a valuable source of protein. These nuts are considered a ______ ecosystem service.
provisioning
regulatin
cultural
supporting
Plants & trees gain energy from the sun, creating oxygen. This is a ______ ecosystem service.
provisioning
regulating
cultural
supporting
Every country has access to adequate food and health supplies.
True
False
There is currently enough food to feed all people on Earth.
True
false
There is currently enough food to feed all people on Earth, but:
shipping costs money
food and water have a shelf-life
many HDCs are overconsuming
all of these
Having stable & reliable access to resources and safe environments:
security
biodiversity
environmental health
stability
Globalization involves the exchange of:
goods and services
ideas
exotic species
all of these
Sustainable development was first defined at:
Earth Summit (1992)
Kyoto Conference (1997)
Paris Climate Agreement (2015)
United Nations Sustainable Development Summit (2015)
First conference aimed at tackling the problem of greenhouse gases & climate change:
Earth Summit (1992)
Kyoto Conference (1997)
Paris Climate Agreement (2015)
United Nations Sustainable Development Summit (2015)
By 2035, the USA hopes to reduce which types of unsustainable energy use:
oil, coal, & gas
wind, hydro, & solar
