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WorksheetsIntro to Environmental Science
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 30mins
________________is the study of how the natural world works, how our environment affects us, and how we affect our environment.
Environmentalism
Environmental Science
Biocentrism
Ecological Footpring
What are some major fields of study included in environmental science?
Zoology
Chemistry
Anthropology
Botany
Resources that cannot be replaced quickly
renewable resource
nonrenewable resource
sunlight
wind
Which of the following is a natural resource
electricity
gasoline
sunlight
wifi
What is a hypothesis?
a guess
a testable explanation
a theory
a law
What kind of graph is this?
line graph
bar graph
table
pie chart
The steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.
scientific method
recipe
data
observation
Which of the following is a qualitative observation about this image?
There are 10 mini trees in the picture.
There are two colored bushes in the picture.
There is one power line going across in the air.
There is art created from trees in this photo.
Which of the following is a quantitative observation?
The bird is very colorful.
The bird has four different colors.
The bird has many, many feathers.
It is a bird.
What is the first step in solving a problem?
Make an observation
Design and conduct an experiment
Make a hypothesis
Share your results
The worm grew by 2 centimetres.
Qualitative
Quantitative
Rosa's neighborhood is only allowed to water their lawns on Tuesdays and Thursdays. What is the most likely explanation for why Rosa's neighborhood can only water their lawns two days a week?
Water is a renewable resource that needs to be conserved.
Water is a nonrenewable resource that needs to be conserved.
Water erodes the soil, and soil is a renewable resource that needs to be conserved.
Water corrodes the soil, and soil is a nonrenewable resource that needs to be conserved.
What is the definition of the tragedy of the commons?
when humans overuse a natural resource
when the short-term, positive effects go to the individual, while the long-term, negative effects are spread out to the group
when humans act selfishly, thinking of the own interest
when plants and animals compete for space, resources, and/or food
Sustainability is
the process of maintaining resources so they are not depleted or permanently damaged
the ability to use resources faster than they are renewed
they ability to save resources for years and years
the process of using resources for one's own benefit without regard for others
What are considered "the commons"
Common house hold items like knifes, spoons, and forks.
A renewable resource owned by no one and available for use by anyone at little or no charge
A field where college students can sit outside in between classes
Unsustainable
When resources can never be replenished again.
When resources are used or depleted faster than they can be replenished.
When you are not mentally stable.
