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WorksheetsIA 4 Review Env Sci
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which of the following is correctly arranged from the lowest trophic level to the highest trophic level?
Bacteria, frog, eagle, hawk
Algae, deer, wolf, hawk
Grass, mouse, snake, eagle
Grass, bass, minnow, snake
Deforestation causes an increase in the atmospheric concentration of which greenhouse gas?
Nitrogen dioxide
Carbon Dioxide
Sulfuric Dioxide
Sulfuric Acid
What condition is caused by carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?
Biomagnification
transpiration
evaporation
green house effect
Which of the following is an example of renewable energy?
solar
crude oil
coal
radiation
A building that is utilizing large windows on its southern side for heating is an example of the use of
active solar energy
passive solar energy
wind energy
photostatic energy
In developing countries, you are most likely to find biomass used
to generate electricity.
for manufacturing.
as a source of hydropower.
for heating and cooking.
In the United States, which of the following would increase energy efficiency?
using public transportation
turning thermostats down in winter
insulating homes and businesses
All of the above
In 2005, the government of Brazil released information showing that over 10,000 square miles of the Amazon rain forest had been destroyed. Cattle ranching is the leading cause of deforestation reported by the Brazilian government. What will most likely be the immediate result of deforestation in the Amazon rain forest?
a decrease in the use of alternative energy
an increase in biodiversity in the region
a decrease in the rate of soil erosion
an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide
Overflow during a heavy rainstorm from a wastewater treatment plant would result in what?
polluted runoff into nearby ponds
flooding in the local aquifer
weakened housing foundations
over-treated drinking water
What can runoff contaminants cause in a lake, river, or stream?
the earth to sink
the water in an aquifer to drop
harmful rapid growth of algae
cleaner water for bathing
Both El Nino and La Nina have this in common
Influence birds that migrate over the ocean
Influence rainy / dry weather world wide
The weather at the polar regions
The directions that ships travel in the oceans
La Niña is characterized by ______________ of the Western Pacific Ocean.
a warming
a cooling
average temperatures
What do we need to replace nonrenewable resources with?
renewable/sustainable resources
other nonrenewable resources
We don't need to replace them
None of these
Which are example of fossil fuels?
Oxygen
Coal
Oil
Natural gas
Which are examples of renewable resources?
coal
wind power
solar power
water power
The effects of water pollution on ecosystems
can be demonstrated by natural eutrophication
are always immediate and highly lethal
can magnify over time within food chains
result mostly from point-source pollution sources
What is sustainability?
diversity among plant and animal species
harmful substances or products in the environment
to take care of or control the environment
materials that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain
What is happening to the population at K in the graph?
births equal deaths
more births than deaths
more deaths than births
only deaths
Chose the word that describes the phrase.
Communities that do not negatively impact the environment’s ability to maintain healthy living and non-living things
sustainable communities
cost
benefit
sustainable technologies
Which statements describe the environmental costs when a pond is destroyed? (There are two answers that need to be picked)
insect populations are reduced
homes are provided for people
water supply is destroyed
new businesses are created, generating income for the community
How can humans contribute to maintaining healthy ecosystems? There are two listed that need to be chosen.
continue to interact with the environment as they do now
assess costs and benefits of their activities
build more sustainable communities
throw out all their waste as garbage
