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Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 51mins
The location where new crust is being created at a new divergent plate boundary
A
B
C
D
E
If a country has a crude birth rate of 24 per 1,000 and a crude death rate of 8 per 1,000; the natural annual percent increase of its population is
0.6%
1.6%
3%
16%
The location where one tectonic plate is being forced beneath another, creating a volcanic arc.
A
B
C
D
E
The interplate location where hot-spot volcanism is occurring.
A
B
C
D
Establishes cradle - to - grave tracking of hazardous waste.
Safe Water Drinking Act
Clean Water Act
CERCLA
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
The phenomenon causing global warming to occurs primarily in this region of the atmosphere.
Thermosphere
Exosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Possible effects of a warmer atmosphere include which of the following?
Expanded ranges of tropical diseases
More intense hurricanes and typhoons
Increased crop damage from pests and diseases
The beneficial Ozone Layer is found in this region of Earth's atmosphere.
Thermosphere
Exosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Most oxygen is found in this layer of the atmosphere.
Thermosphere
Exosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Found in old plumbing pipes, fixtures, and some ceramic glazes.
Asbestos
Radon
Lead
Carbon Monoxide
Formaldehyde
Composed of fibers known to cause lung disease.
Asbestos
Radon
Lead
Carbon Monoxide
Formaldehyde
Emitted from most manufactured building materials and furniture.
Asbestos
Radon
Lead
Carbon Monoxide
Formaldehyde
Colorless, odorless gas that is a naturally occurring decay product of uranium.
Asbestos
Radon
Lead
Carbon Monoxide
Formaldehyde
The greatest amount of freshwater is found in which of the following?
The atmosphere
Estuaries
Lakes
Rivers and Streams
Polar Ice Caps and Glaciers
Which of the following is true of Carbon as it cycles through nature?
Carbon Dioxide is released in the atmosphere via Photosynthesis
Carbon compounds rarely exist in the gaseous state.
Carbon Sinks include forests and oceans
Carbon is concentrated in igneous rocks.
Which three energy sources supply the majority of commercial energy in the world today?
Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas
Solar, Wind, and Biomass
Nuclear and Geothermal
Wood, Dung, and Charcoal
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Mandates the restoration and maintenance of the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters.
Safe Water Drinking Act
Clean Water Act
CERCLA
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
Requires minimum safety standards for community water supplies.
Safe Water Drinking Act
Clean Water Act
CERCLA
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
By the year 2050, the world population is predicted to be approximately 10 billion. If the current population trends continue, which region of the world will most likely experience the most growth?
North and Central America
Central and South America
Africa and Asia
Eastern and Western Europe
Australia and New Zealand
Which of the following human activities is most closely associated with the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer?
Mining of Coal
Agricultural Irrigation
Electricity Generation
Heating of Homes and Busineses
Disposal of refrigerators and air conditioners.
Overuse of groundwater in Coastal Areas would most likely result in which of the following?
Saltwater Intrusion
Rise in the Water Table
Bacterial contamination of surface water.
Increase in Stream Flow
Decrease in eutrophication
Of the following countries, which has the largest proven reserves of strategic metals such as platinum, manganese, and chromium?
The United States
Africa
Saudi Arabia
Japan
France
In 2007 in the United States, there were approximately 480 cars for every 1,000 people. The total number of cars in the United States in 2007 was closest to:
150,000
30,000,000
150,000,000
300,000,000
3,000,000,000
What are the true statements about Ozone?
It is a pollutant in the troposphere.
It filters out most of the radiation in the stratosphere.
It is formed in the stratosphere by the reaction of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
A home uses ten 100 watt lightbulbs for five hours per day. Approximately, how many kilawatt hours of electrical energy are consumed in one year by using the lightbulbs?
5,000
1,825
365,000
365
5,000
What are the true statements about Ozone?
It is a pollutant in the troposphere.
It filters out most of the radiation in the stratosphere.
It is formed in the stratosphere by the reaction of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Requires minimum safety standards for community water supplies.
Safe Water Drinking Act
Clean Water Act
CERCLA
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
What percentage of energy used in the U.S. comes from renewable energy?
5%
10%
50%
80%
Which of the following is the most effective form of irrigation?
Spray Irrigation
Drip Irrigation
Flood Irrigation
Furrow Irrigation
A downside to monocropping is?
It makes harvesting more efficient
it leaves soil vulnerable to erosion
It can lead to desertification
it leaves crops susceptible to disease
What is a positive affect of no-till farming
soil erosion increases
Soil structure remains intact
Soil structure is destroyed
Salinization of soil increases
Aquaculture aims to address what issue?
Eutrohpication
demand for more seafood based protein
Depletion of world fisheries due to overfishing
CAFOs
Which of the following is an environmental problem associated with abandoned coal mines?
Thermal pollution of streams in the area
Acid drainage due to leaching of leftover material
Air pollution caused by smog from ozone formation
Alkaline solutions that pollute streams
The development of dangerous strains of disease organisms represents a significant consequence of which of the following agricultural practices?
Using herbicides in mechanized, large-scale grain farming
Using plant-based insecticidal compounds on vegetable crops
Growing crops that are genetically modified for increased yields
Incorporating antibiotics into the feeding regimens of densely concentrated livestock
Compared with people in developing countries, people in industrialized countries are more likely to eat...
Beans
Beef
Rice
Wheat
Which of the following statements is true of aquatic biomes?
Freshwater and marine biomes are evenly distributed on Earth
Freshwater biomes are a vital source of drinking water
Freshwater biomes supply a greater portion of Earth's oxygen than marine biomes
Marine biomes include streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes
High biodiversity is important because...
it means that the ecosystem is more able to recover from disturbances.
it means that the ecosystem is less able to recover from disturbances.
it means that organisms are healthier and have more opportunities.
it means that organisms are less healthy and have less opportunities.
Click the image to enlarge it. Which community has higher biodiversity RICHNESS?
Community 1
Community 2
They are the same
Click the image to enlarge it. Which community has higher biodiversity EVENNESS?
Community 1
Community 2
They are the same
Tourism in Yellowstone National Park would be considered what type of ecosystem service?
Provisioning
Regulating
Supporting
Cultural
Bees pollinating our crops would be considered what type of ecosystem service?
Provisioning
Regulating
Supporting
Cultural
Invasive species alter the ecosystem by ______ in number quickly. This leads to ______ food for the native species.
increasing, less
increasing, more
decreasing, less
decreasing, more
horizon made of parent material
O
A
C
E
subsoil horizon
O
B
C
E
The kangaroo rat is able to get all of the water it needs through its food and therefore, never needs to drink liquid. This animal has adapted to survive in which biome?
Forest
Tundra
Desert
Grassland
Which of the following is NOT a source of nitrates and phosphates into a river?
Fertilizers
Animal waste
Wastewater
Burning fossil fuels
In a dead zone, _________ levels are really low such that living organisms are not able survive.
nitrogen
oxygen
fertilizer
carbon dioxide
How does ocean acidification impact marine calcifiers?
It weakens their shells and bodies
It makes their food die
It makes the water too warm for them
It adds too much weight to their shells
What does the dashed blue line represent?
The equator
The mid-ocean ridge
Transform boundaries
Subduction
Catalytic converters reduce which of the following pairs of pollutants from car exhaust?
Carbon dioxide and Ozone
Carbon dioxide and Particulates
Carbon Monoxide and Hydrocarbons
Lead and Mercury
Brown pelicans eat fish, as a result of El Nino, the population in southern California of brown pelicans as declined. Which of the following best explains the relationship between El Nino event and the population decline?
Warmer ocean temps can cause fish to move to colder water away from pelican nests
Lower surface heights can result in nest sites being isolated too far from food supply
Male pelicans get disoriented due to the lack of moisture and fail to return to the nest with food
Predatory seal populations increase dramatically due to decreased rainfall
Which of the following statements identifies a concern associated with the increased proportion of GM crops being grown?
GM crops cannot be grown in marginal soils
Runoff from GM crop fields can lead to increased eutrophication
Use of GM seeds can lead to loss of genetic diversity in crops
GM crops cannot withstand herbicide application, reducing crop yield
The rate at which water flows through the soil is called soil percolation or ______.
Groundwater
Permeability
Soil Pores
Porosity
What is happening at the 'A' on the graph?
the population overshoots above the carrying capacity
the population stops growing
growth begins to slow down due to limited resources
growth is speeding up due to an abundance of resources
Emphasis on use of pesticides, herbicides, and monoculture
green revolution
agricultural revolution
industrial revolution
subsistence agriculture
What form of nitrogen is found in the atmosphere and then captured by nitrogen fixing bacteria?
N2
NH4
NO2
NO3
Which of the following would be best addressed with contour plowing?
eutrophication
soil erosion
soil salinization
pesticide tredmill
What device reduces SO2 emissions in power plants?
scrubber units
electrostatic precipitators
catalytic converters
afterburners
Source of energy that causes noise pollution and increase death in birds
wind energy
solar energy
geothermal energy
biomass energy
Which of the following 2 use PASSIVE solar energy?
south-facing room with windows
solar oven
solar panels
photovoltaic cells
A student is running an experiment. They are studying the effects of a pesticide on insects, which of the following is the independent variable?
The pesticide being used
The response of the insects growth when exposed to the Pesticide
The response of the plants when exposed to the pesticide
The Control group not exposed to the pesticide
Which of the following describe the relationship between D.O. and B.O.D.?
When D.O. decreases, the B.O.D. decreases
When D.O. decreases, the B.O.D. increases
When B.O.D. decreases, the D.O. decreases
When B.O.D. increases, the D.O. decreases
How are climate change and pathogens related?
Pathogens are wiped out at a higher rate as global temperatures rise
Pathogens are no longer able to spread to subtropical regions
Pathogens are able to expand their range due to warming temperatures
Which disease is caused by a protist carrying mosquito and is responsible for 1-3 million deaths per year? Most common in Sub-Saharan Africa.
West Nile Virus
Malaria
Zika
SARS
The LD50 (mg/kg) or Vinegar is 2,000; Aspirin 1,000; Tylenol 1,400; Table spoon 4,000; Which one is more lethal?
Vinegar
Aspirin
Tylenol
Table spoon
The initial number of individuals is 30, the dose of pesticide is .4, the number of survivors is 18, calculate the percent mortality
40
50
44
32
Which of the following is produced by cows?
Carbon Dioxide
Water Vapor
Argon
Methane
An example of a climate change mitigation strategy is
mandating more fuel efficient vehicles
building structures to protect from rising sea levels
species migration
using drought resistant crops
What is the main cause of coral bleaching?
Higher ocean temperatures
Not enough carbon dioxide is dissolved in ocean water
Whales chewing on coral reefs
Too much sunlight
What is Arctic (or polar) amplification?
the phenomenon that temperature near the poles is increasing at a higher rate than at lower latitudes
the intensification of the polar jet stream due to melting ice caps
the increased productivity of Arctic ecosystem due to increased upwelling
the migration of the polar front due to stronger pressure contrasts
Which law regulates the trade in endangered species between countries?
CITES
Endangered Species Act
Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Which law regulates and protects endangered species within the US?
CITES
Endangered Species Act
Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Which of these attempts to reduce the rate of Global Warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
CITES
Endangered Species Act
Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Which of these is true about the melting of sea ice?
The cold, fresh water added helps to cools the ocean, counteracting the warming.
Ice has a higher albedo than the ocean's surface and so as ice melts, the ocean absorbs more heat.
The melting of sea ice strands polar bears who cannot swim between the "islands" of ice.
AcTUalLY ice ISN'T melting, it's all a conspiracy.
What is true about the melting of permafrost?
The melting of permafrost releases greenhouse gasses, which increases warming.
The melting of permafrost helps to regulate and cool down the air temperature in the arctic.
The melting of permafrost has no affect on anything.
The permafrost is a lie.
