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WorksheetsEnvironmental Science Final Exam Review
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 37mins
Which method of increasing freshwater supply is known for its high cost and significant energy requirements?
desalination
recycling wastewater
rainwater harvesting
reducing water usage
Which statement best describes how water pollution can impact organisms in an ecosystem?
It only affects organisms that live directly in the water.
It can accumulate in organisms and increase in concentration up the food chain.
It is always caused by natural processes.
It has no effect on the reproductive success of aquatic species.
Which of the following is considered a use of water in agriculture?
irrigating fields
filling swimming pools
washing cars
drinking water
Which of the following water samples is potable?
untreated lake water
industrial wastewater
water from a storm drain
water that has been chlorinated at a water treatment facility
Which of the following countries faces significant challenges in providing safe drinking water to its population?
United States
Australia
India
Both Haiti and India
The Amazon River and its tributaries are an example of a
watershed.
river system.
aquifer.
reservoir.
______ water use makes up the majority of the world’s water use.
Residential
Industrial
Agricultural
A water body formed behind a dam to store water
Reservoir
Aquifer
Watershed
Water Table
A layer of soil through which water percolated to be stored as groundwater
Reservoir
Recharge Zone
Permeability
Biomagnification
The ability of a rock to allow water to flow through it
The Water Cycle
Recharge Zone
Permeability
Biomagnification
The increase in concentration of toxic substances in organisms at higher trophic levels in a food web is known as
Reservoir
Recharge Zone
Permeability
Biomagnification
The continuous movement of water between earth & atmosphere
The Water Cycle
Recharge Zone
Permeability
Biomagnification
Approximately three percent of the world’s water resources are found as
fresh water.
icecaps and glaciers.
salt water.
groundwater.
During the water treatment process, what is the purpose of adding chlorine to water?
to remove large debris
to coagulate debris into large pieces
to kill or limit bacterial growth
to remove unwanted gases
How is fresh water used in industry?
in manufacturing processes
in the disposal of waste products
to generate power
all of these
Which of the following is a source of nonpoint-source pollution?
unlined landfill
polluted waste-water
leaking oil tanker
runoff from agricultural feedlots
Earth’s surface water is found in
lakes
streams
rivers
all of these
The majority of the planet’s freshwater can be found
in the form of water vapor in the atmosphere.
collected in artificial lakes and reservoirs.
frozen in glaciers and ice caps.
flowing in rivers and streams.
Tapeworms found in contaminated water are an example of which type of water pollutant?
pathogen
organic matter
inorganic chemicals
heavy metals
Polluted groundwater is difficult to clean because
groundwater is deep in the ground and dispersed through large areas of rock
pollutants cling to the materials that make up the aquifer and contaminate the clean water
the recycling process of groundwater can take hundreds or thousands of years
all of these
What is not a consequence of acid precipitation?
An increase in the pH of soil and water
The death of aquatic plants and animals
The destruction of calcium carbonate (limestone) in building materials
A change in the balance of soil chemistry
How does groundwater contribute to the formation of surface water bodies?
Groundwater can seep into rivers and lakes, replenishing surface water.
Groundwater and surface water never interact with each other.
Surface water always flows underground to become groundwater.
Groundwater is only found in deserts, far from any surface water.
Which of the following is classified as a secondary air pollutant?
Carbon monoxide
Nitric acid
Sulfur oxides
VOCs
Which of the following is a known effect of exposure to carbon monoxide?
It reduces the amount of oxygen delivered to body tissues.
It improves respiratory function.
It is completely harmless to humans.
It enhances the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.
Which of the following is a secondary pollutant?
hydrocarbon emissions in car exhaust
sulfur dioxide created when electrical power is generated
VOCs released by a dry cleaner
smog formed in the presence of sunlight
Which of the following is a primary purpose of devices such as catalytic converters, scrubbers, and electrostatic precipitators?
To improve indoor air quality in residential buildings
To minimize the emission of pollutants from vehicles and factories
To increase the efficiency of energy production
To monitor weather patterns
During a temperature inversion,
Sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides combine with water in the atmosphere
An influx of acidic water causes a rapid change in the pH of water
Levels of ground-level ozone decrease
Pollutants are trapped near Earth’s surface
Which process is a major contributor to the formation of acid rain?
Combustion of coal and oil
Installation of air filters
Natural weathering of rocks
Use of catalytic converters
The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution except
Emphysema
Lung cancer
Headaches
Heart disease
Which substance is produced in the atmosphere when sunlight causes nitrogen oxides from car exhaust to react with other chemicals?
Ozone
Carbon monoxide
Lead
Methane
Light pollution can be decreased by
directing light downward.
lighting billboards from below.
using incandescent light bulbs.
increasing the number of lights per block on a city street.
Climate in a region is
the long-term, prevailing atmospheric conditions.
determined only by seasonal daylight hours.
the atmospheric conditions on a given day.
never affected by ocean currents.
Precipitation is most likely to occur when
warm, moist air cools and condenses.
cold, dry air warms up.
warm, dry air descends.
cold, moist air sinks.
Which of the following gases contributes the most to the natural greenhouse effect on Earth?
carbon dioxide
ozone
argon
water vapor
decreases the pH of an ecosystem
acid precipitation
asbestos
ozone
lung cancer
Which of the following is a potential consequence of long-term exposure to polluted air?
acid precipitation
asbestos
ozone
lung cancer
can lead to difficulty breathing and heart failure
acid precipitation
asbestos
ozone
lung cancer
involved in the formation of smog, made from the reaction of sunlight and oxygen
acid precipitation
asbestos
ozone
lung cancer
Which of the following statements about air density is correct?
Warm air sinks below cold air because it is heavier.
Cold air rises above warm air because it is lighter.
Warm air is less dense than cold air.
Air density does not change with temperature.
What is a major environmental concern associated with CFCs in the atmosphere?
They are quickly broken down by sunlight.
They remain active and damage the ozone layer for many years.
They only affect the ozone layer for a few days.
They are immediately neutralized by rain.
Which of the following reduce(s) CO2 in the atmosphere?
phytoplankton
tropical rain forests
oceans
all of these
Ozone in the stratosphere
causes skin cancer.
absorbs UV light.
causes global warming.
destroys CFCs.
Which of the following is LEAST likely to result from global warming?
melting of glaciers
rising ocean temperatures
expansion of polar ice caps
more frequent heatwaves
The international treaty aimed at phasing out substances that deplete the ozone layer is known as the
Montreal Protocol
Paris Agreement
Geneva Convention
GATT
What is a likely consequence of increased ultraviolet radiation reaching Earth's surface due to ozone layer depletion?
Increased crop yields due to more sunlight.
Greater survival rates of amphibian eggs in ponds.
Damage to the DNA of living organisms, leading to health and reproductive issues.
Rapid growth of forests worldwide.
The critical difference between today’s global warming and Earth’s previous climate changes is that
Human-made chemicals such as CFCs do not influence global warming.
Previous changes in climate were dramatic but very short-lived.
Scientists can now save all species from extinction by genetic engineering.
Global warming may occur much faster than it did during previous climate changes.
Which of the following items will break down naturally in the environment?
a banana peel in a garden
a glass bottle in a park
a metal can in a river
all of these
The green revolution depended on
new biodegradable pesticides.
high-yielding grain varieties.
clearing forest for crop land.
organic fertilizers.
In which layer of soil is the highest concentration of microorganisms typically found?
Topsoil
Subsoil
Leaching zone
Bedrock
The development of pesticide resistance is an example of
Malnutrition.
Persistence.
pest control.
Evolution.
Which of the following is NOT commonly associated with malnutrition?
Vitamin deficiency.
Limited access to diverse foods.
Consuming only fruits and vegetables.
Inadequate protein intake.
Livestock in developing countries provide
manure
eggs and meat.
leather and wool.
all of these.
Which of the following is not a primary goal of biological pest control?
Keep pest populations manageable.
Eliminate all insect species from an area.
Protect beneficial organisms.
Enhance plants’ resistance to pests.
Plowing with machines, irrigating with drip systems, and ____ are all modern agricultural methods.
using manure
applying chemical fertilizers
irrigating with ditches
using manure and applying chemical fertilizers
Earth’s available farmable land is being reduced by
fast-growing human populations.
soil erosion.
desertification.
all of these
Which of the following can result in malnutrition?
Insufficient protein intake
Deficiency of vitamins
Inadequate calorie consumption
All of these
Humans need which of the following nutrients?
carbohydrates and minerals
lipids and vitamins
proteins
all of these
Which of the following is not typically included in the list of the top 6 most produced foods globally each year?
corn
beef
rice
wheat
Which of the following statements about human diets in all parts of the world is true?
Most people eat pork.
An adequate diet includes carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Most people do not have protein in their diets.
Most people are obese.
Which of the following is a major cause of malnutrition?
deforestation
urbanization
poverty
overgrazing
Which of the following statements is a disadvantage of using chemical pesticides?
Pesticides can pollute waterways.
Pests evolve resistance to pesticides.
Pesticides kill beneficial insects.
All of these.
Examples of ways that you can produce less waste include
using canvas shopping bags.
composting.
using rechargeable batteries.
all of these.
Which of the following is a correct sequence in the recycling process of materials?
cleaning, burning, and composting
sorting, cleaning, and crushing
crushing, aging, and burning
decomposing, sorting, and burning
Which of the following is an advantage of using fossil fuels for energy?
the resulting air pollution helping to warm Earth
their many different uses and high energy yield
their limited quantities
their toxic by-products
Fossil fuels are primarily used to produce which of the following?
electricity.
plastic bags.
solar panels.
wind turbines.
Renewable energy is energy from sources that
are constantly being formed.
will take years to deplete.
humans can manufacture.
were once living organisms.
Which substance is commonly emitted into the atmosphere as a result of burning coal in power plants?
sulfur dioxide.
potassium nitrate.
methane.
You can use your consumer buying power to reduce solid waste by
shopping at discount stores.
buying something only when it is on sale.
using rechargeable batteries.
asking for paper bags instead of plastic.
Which of the following issues hinders efforts to achieve sustainability?
who will solve environmental problems
who is responsible for environmental problems
who pays the cost of implementing solutions
all of these
What is the term for the ability to maintain human life by meeting essential needs without depleting resources for future generations?
Industrialization
Sustainability
Urbanization
Conservation
What action allows individuals to affect environmental policy at ALL levels of government?
Voting
Recycling
Incentives
attending zoning board meetings
You should evaluate all environmental sources for ______ and ______.
economic growth, incentives
length, location
bias, accuracy
Which federal agency is responsible for implementing Superfund and RCRA regulations?
Department of Transportation.
United States EPA.
Centers for Disease Control.
National Park Service.
