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WorksheetsAPES Unit 5 Review
Total questions: 146
Worksheet time: 3hrs 23mins
Because global fisheries have dramatically seen a reduction in fish numbers, this technique has been used recently to supplement that loss.
monocropping
IPM
contour farming
aquaculture
Which of the following would be an environmental impact of high density animal farming?
bad smells
livestock can escape
water pollution due to runoff
improvement of feeding efficiency
One of the advantages to using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is
reduce the need for pesticides
they are not regulated by the government
the concern about safety to consume
they can cause food allergies
When roots become saturated with water due to over-irrigation, it causes death in plant roots. This is called:
salinization
desertification
agroforestry
waterlogging
Over use of farmland can cause a depletion in soil nutrients and can lead to
waterlogging
desertification
irrigation
intercropping
The practice of planting a nitrogen-using plant with a nitrogen-fixing plant is called
intercropping
contour farming
agroforestry
monoculture
New technology and farming methods began as a result of the (a) revolution
When irrigation water evaporates, salts are left behind on the soil surface and can cause plant death or lead to
soil salinization
desertification
waterlogging
monocropping
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 their own self-interest
When plants and animals compete for space, resources, and/or food
Which of the following are both examples of the tragedy of the commons?
Overfishing and earthquakes
Flooding and tsunamis
Pollution and overpopulation
Super-germs and virus outbreaks
Which of the following is an example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons?
Improving literacy among urban populations
Raising tax rates for large corporations
Inventing stronger antibiotics
Passing a law to set limits for fishermen
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
Which of these is not an example of a commons?
The air
The ocean
Privately owned farms
In the movie "The Lorax" what was considered the commons?
The barbaloo bears
The truffula trees
The Once-ler
Sustainability
The process of maintaining resources so they are not depleted or permanently damaged.
The ability to read minds
The ability to save resources for years and years
What is overgrazing?
When cows eat so much they get sick and throw up
When a section of land is used for extended periods of time, or without sufficient recovery periods.
When horses eat too much grass
What is a negative consequence of overgrazing?
vegetation or grass is damaged and the ground can no longer be used for feeding or agriculture.
your animals cannot graze for one day
your animals get sick
What is overfishing?
The removal of bad fish from a environment
The removal of fish/ species of fish from a body of water at a rate that the species can not replenish in time.
The removal of dead fish from a body of water
What is one negative consequence oversfishing can lead to?
Fish can grow two heads
Fish species can adapt in order to escape fishermen
Fish species can either become depleted or very underpopulated in that given area.
Which of the following is an example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons?
Improving literacy among urban populations
Raising tax rates for large corporations
Inventing stronger antibiotics
Passing a law to set limits for fishermen
Clearcutting is
A timber harvesting practice where all trees larger than 20 feet tall are cut harvested.
When logging companies plant new saplings in an area bigger than 1 hectare.
A timber harvesting practice where all of the trees in a given area are harvested at the same time.
When forestry services clear out the underbrush in a given area.
All the clearcutting facts below are true. Which are benefits or pros of clearcutting?
Clearcutting generates more consistent and higher rates of return for the logging companies and its investors
Consumer timber/lumber prices are kept low and predictable when clearcutting is used, since savings are passed on to consumers.
Clearcutting destroys plant life and animal habitats.
Clearcutting is aesthetically unappealing.
All the clearcutting facts below are true. Which are negative or cons of clearcutting?
When clearcutting occurs, trees can no longer reduce the rate of erosion by: protecting the soil from the impact of rain, transpiring large amounts of water (which counteracts very wet soil), and binding soil to sloping land with their roots.
Forests filter and regulate the flow of water, in large part due to their leafy canopy that intercepts rainfall, slowing its fall to the ground and the forest floor, which acts like an enormous sponge, typically absorbing up to 18 inches of precipitation (depending on soil composition) before gradually releasing it to natural channels and recharging ground water.
Clearcutting destroys plant life and animal habitats.
Clearcutting is aesthetically unappealing.
True or false: Removing trees leads to an increase in soil and stream temperatures due to decreased shading by tree canopies and the loss of trees evapotranspiration which cool the air around the tree.
True
False
True or false: Trees help cool the planet by absorbing carbon dioxide as part of the photosynthesis process and by evaporating water into the air.
True
False
The cutting and burning of trees
has no affect on the environment.
releases carbon dioxide and contributes to climate change.
is beneficial to ecosystems and animal habitats.
reduces flooding and erosion.
Which of the following agricultural inputs were the most recent technological innovations employed in less developed countries during the Green Revolution?
Metal plows and harvesting equipment
Irrigated farm fields
Seed hybrids and animal breeds
Chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Terracing in highland terrain
1. What is the Green Revolution?
a large increase in crop production in developing countries achieved by the use of fertilizers.
a large decrease in crop production in developing countries achieved by the use of fertilizers.
Biotechnology production.
I don’t even know.
3. Was The Green Revolution successful? (THERES TWO ANSWERS, PICK TWO)
No, because the chemicals harmed the environment.
Yes, the green revolution was successful, BUT some disagreed due to the impact on the environment.
Yes, the green revolution was successful, feeding millions by helping the poorest countries.
No, because the problem wasn't solved.
4. According to the GRAPH, did India's GRAIN production increase or decrease?
YES India's GRAIN production increased.
NO India's GRAIN production decreased.
NEITHER India's GRAIN production increased or decreased.
2. What problem did The Green Revolution attempt to solve?
They didn’t solve anything.
The problem the green revolution attempted to solve was biotechnology.
The problem the green revolution attempted to solve was hunger.
The problem the green revolution attempted to solve was world peace.
3. Was The Green Revolution successful? (THERES TWO ANSWERS, PICK TWO)
No, because the chemicals harmed the environment.
Yes, the green revolution was successful, BUT some disagreed due to the impact on the environment.
Yes, the green revolution was successful, feeding millions by helping the poorest countries.
No, because the problem wasn't solved.
6. What biotechnology techniques were used during The Green Revolution?
Chemical fertilizers.
Chemical fertilizers, pesticides AND plant genetics.
pesticides.
plant genetics.
What did the ‘Green Revolution’ actually revolutionize?
Business Culture
Tissue Culture
Agriculture
Tradition and culture
Green revolution refers to............
Use of Green manure
Grow more crops
High yielding varieties programme
Green vegetation
Which of the following was a part of the green revolution strategy?
High yielding variety seeds
Chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Irrigation
All the above
Which of the following are both examples of the tragedy of the commons?
overfishing and earthquakes
flooding and tsunamis
pollution and overpopulation
super-germs and virus outbreaks
Which of the following is an example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons?
Improving literacy among urban populations
Inventing stronger antibiotics
Raising taxes for large corporations
Passing laws to prevent overharvesting
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
Which of the following would be an environmental impact of high density animal farming?
bad smells
livestock can escape
water pollution due to runoff
improvement of feeding efficiency
Because global fisheries have dramatically seen a reduction in fish numbers, this technique has been used recently to supplement that loss.
monocropping
IPM
contour farming
aquaculture
Use of this method of control requires concentrations to be increased often because pest develop resistance
GMOs
Pestsides
plant removal
control burning
Emphasis on use of pesticides, herbicides, and monoculture
green revolution
agricultural revolution
industrial revolution
subsistence agriculture
An insect population in an agricultural field is affected by monthly applications of a pesticide, as shown in the graph below. A likely cause of the overall increase in the insect population over time is...
a decrease in the moisture content of the soil
an increase in soil salinity
the survival of increasing numbers of resistant insects
an increase in the population of insect predators
Which of the following methods should the farmers choose to minimize the cost for efficient pest removal while still reaching their goal of reducing the amount of pollution in the river?
Planting genetically modified crops
Applying a single dose of pesticides
Introducing a natural predator to feed on the pests
Using physical traps
environmental advantage of no-till agriculture
less erosion
decrease in labor costs
increased use of herbicides and pesticides
increased need for irrigation
Emphasis on use of pesticides, herbicides, and monoculture
green revolution
agricultural revolution
industrial revolution
subsistence agriculture
"Roundup ready" GM crops are genetically modified to
be resistant to Roundup, a glyphosate herbicide
resist freezing temperatures
reproduce quickly and enable farmers to save seeds
be easier to harvest
Which of the following would be best addressed with contour plowing?
eutrophication
soil erosion
soil salinization
pesticide tredmill
Which trophic level would be able to feed the most people?
producers
primary consumers
secondary consumers
tertiary consumers
Intensive agriculture is associated with all of these, except:
plantations
polycultures
maximizing crop yield
greenhouses
The Green Revolution included all of these practices, except:
maximizing crop yield
using large amounts of fertilizers
multi-cropping
organic farming techniques
DDT, an insecticide, is ____________ in the environment. This means it doesn't break down/decompose. It lasts a long time.
persistent
synergistic
acute
threshold
The three numbers on a bag of fertilizer represent all of the following EXCEPT
nitrogen
phosphorus
magnesium
potassium
This is the picture of __________ irrigation method
A) Drip
B) Sprinkle
C) Surface
The most expensive but most efficient method of irrigation is
Sprinkler
surface
Drip
Basin
Which of the following is a positive outcome of tilling?
reduced soil drainage
increased soil erosion
increased aeration
decreased crop production
Which of the following is the leading use of water globally?
Domestic/Residential
Industry
Business/Commercial
Agriculture
Which methods of irrigation is the least efficient with the highest rate of evaporation?
spray irrigation
drip irrigation
furrow irrigation
flood irrigation
Saltwater intrusion into groundwater occurs most often when
surface salts from irrigation seep into the ground
storms at sea create unusually low tides
less surface water reaches the water table
the water table near the cost drops
Which of the following is a commercially used method for harvesting trees and is most likely to lead to a fragmented landscape with serious impacts on biodiversity?
Selective cutting
Clear-cutting
Shelter-wood cutting
Slash and burn clearing
This type of irrigation uses a large system of sprinklers that must be manually moved from field to field and has very large evaporative losses.
Drip Irrigation
Flood irrigation
Furrow irrigation
Spray irrigation
All of these are soil conservation methods except
no-till farming.
contour plowing.
building terraces.
monocropping.
Which of the following is NOT a cause of Soil Degradation?
overgrazing of livestock
deforestation due to clearing for farmland
mismanagement of agricultural activities
No-Till Agriculture
Which of the following is a benefit of using organic fertilizer
Organic fertilizers do not require fossil fuels for production.
exact amounts of needed nutrients is not easily determined
more difficult to spread
help decrease the water retention ability of soil
Which IPM control relies on predation and parasitism?
Biological Control
Mechanical Control
Cultural Control
Genetic Control
Biological control methods for managing insect pests are effective for reasons that include which of the following?
I. They promote genetic resistance in the target species, resulting in a population explosion of the target species.
II. They generally focus on one target insect to ensure that the target insect population remains low.
III. They can lead to a self-perpetuating population of a control species.
I only
II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II, and III
In less developed countries, pesticides are typically applied by hand, whereas pesticides are typically applied by tractors or aircraft in more developed countries. Which of the following best explains the risks associated with pesticide applications?
Crop dusters are at risk when applying pesticides with aircraft in more developed countries, whereas environmental pollution is a risk in less developed countries.
Farm animals used to plow fields are at risk from pesticides in more developed countries, whereas environmental pollution is a risk is less developed countries.
Farmers' health is at risk in less developed countries, whereas environmental pollution is a risk in more developed countries.
Crops are at risk in more developed countries, whereas environmental pollution is a risk in less developed countries.
Contract harvesters are at risk in more developed countries, whereas environmental pollution is a risk in less developed countries.
Which of the following is a downside of GM crops? Select all that apply.
less biodiversity
can better withstand extreme weather events
possible harm to beneficial insects
require less water and fertilizer
higher crop yields
Which of the following is an example of a mechanical pest management strategy?
bringing in natural predators of the pest
spraying insecticide
filling up cracks in a building's exterior
Which of the following is a benefit of CAFOs?
decreased predation
increased disease spread
increased cost to consumer
better animal welfare
What does CAFO stand for?
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation
Community Animal Feeding Operation
Community Agricultural Food Operation
Concentrated Agricultural Federal Opportunities
Why are cows fed corn in CAFOs?
It is cheap and accelerates growth
It prevents bacterial growth
It is easily dried and stored
Cows digest corn easily
Cows in CAFOs require more antibiotics because
they eat corn and stand in their own wastes
they are densely packed
the breed of cattle used in CAFOs tend to be weaker
they are older than grass fed beef
Producing meat always requires more land than a vegetarian diet because
of the 10% rule
cows are larger than grasses
CAFOs take up land
there are more calories in a steak than a salad
Which of the following strategies would help ensure that we can provide food for a growing human population?
Increase ethanol production in industrialized nations
encourage parents to have more offspring to increase available farm labor
increase palm oil production in poor countries
reduce the amount of meat consumption worldwide
reduce the production of nitrogen fertilizers
Which trophic level would be able to feed the most people?
producers
primary consumers
secondary consumers
tertiary consumers
Local water sources are being polluted by organic waste from
GMOs
CAFOs
irrigation from aquifers
Cattle release what type of greenhouse gas as a result of fermentation in their digestive tract?
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Phosphorus
Methane
CAFOs make meat more economical, but may have some negative environmental impacts. These include all of the following EXCEPT
increase in nutrients in stormwater runoff.
increase in sediments in stormwater runoff.
increased use of land area over other types of animal farming.
high concentrations of animal waste.
Overgrazing of grasslands can lead to reduced range quality. Two of the major effects of overgrazing are
erosion and desertification
eutrophication and increased methane production
higher fire potential and increased productivity
higher primary productivity and ammonification
Which of the following would be an environmental impact of high density animal farming?
bad smells
livestock can escape
water pollution due to runoff
improvement of feeding efficiency
Which of the following methods of meat production would provide the most likely explanation for the information represented in the graph above?
Individual transferable quotas
Concentrated animal feeding operations
Free-range grazing
Organic meat production
Compared with people in developing countries, people in industrialized countries are more likely to eat…
Beef
Corn
Rice
Beans
How are birds raised and slaugtered in 2008 different then 1950?
The chickens are made smaller and slaughtered sooner.
The chickens are made bigger and slaughtered later.
The chickens are made smaller and slaughtered later.
The chickens are made bigger and slaughtered sooner.
None of the above
What is the consequence of growing larger chickens?
they have more health issues
the meat has less flavor
the process is less efficient
they live longer
If cows are designed to eat grass, then why are they fed corn?
The corn fights diseases.
So they get smaller and get slaughtered later.
So that they get fatter faster and slaughtered to be sold.
None of the above
Why has food production become more factory based?
it keeps the workers safer
it ensures the food is healthier
it is more efficient
there is no other way to feed so many people
Which type of fishing has high rates of bycatch and highly destructive of benthic communities.
Pole Fishing
Long Line Fishing
Purse Seining
Trawling
The graph above shows the change in Canada’s harvest of Atlantic Cod from 1950-2004. What change occurred between 1992-1993?
The stocks of Atlantic Cod collapsed.
Harvests of Atlantic Cod rapidly decreased.
Canada declared a moratorium to all cod fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador.
All of the above.
The loss of the Atlantic Cod around Newfoundland occurred because those fisheries were…
Underexploited
Fully exploited
Overexploited.
None of the above.
Which is true about aquaculturing?
The amount of aquacultured fish has decreased significantly in favor of wild-caught fish.
Aquaculturing requires the same inputs as other forms of animal agriculture, including feed and antibiotics.
Aquaculture operations do not affect the surrounding ecosystem in any adverse way.
All of the above are true.
The United States has established annual catch limits to ensure fishing stocks can recover each year. Which of these statements best describes how these limits are established?
The catch limits are lower than the maximum sustainable yield
The catch limits are equal to the maximum sustainable yield
The catch limits are greater than the maximum sustainable yield
Catch limits are based on consumer demand, not on the health of fish stocks
What type of fishing has baited hooks are attached to a single fishing line that trails behind a ship
Pole Fishing
Long Line Fishing
Purse Seining
Trawling
__________________________ of a fishery is the highest amount of species that can be harvested without diminishing the populating in future years.
Maximum Sustainable Yield
Exclusive Economic zone
Overexploited
What is aquaculture?
The study of saltwater and freshwater organisms for use in medicine
The breeding of land plants and animals to be used as fish feed
The breeding, raising and harvesting of both fresh and saltwater organisms
The manufacturing of aquatic organisms into feed and fertilizer
Which of these is NOT an environmental concern of farming fish?
Introducing pesticides, herbicides and antibiotics into the environment
Transferring disease from farmed fish to wild fish and vica versa
Increasing waste in slow moving water
Potentially introducing native fish into the wild
Acid mine drainage is the result of
ash and air debris creating acid rain
boulders and debris blocking the flow of rivers/streams
toxins from water in mines drain into streams
minerals from mining being left behind creating pollution
Which of the following is a natural process that is accelerated by mining?
habitat destruction.
erosion.
tunnel collapse.
pollution from coal dust.
Which of the following is NOT environmental impacts of mining?
Destroys natural communities over large areas.
Acid drainage pollutes groundwater.
Creates minimal dust.
Causes erosion
What is urban sprawl?
The sprawl of people from rural areas to urban areas.
The main city centre in an urban area.
The spreading of rural areas into surrounding rural areas to accommodate the need for extra land space due to a rise in ecological footpint.
The spreading of urban areas into surrounding rural areas to accommodate an expanding population.
How has Covid-19 helped to reduce some of the negative effects of urban sprawl?
Covid-19 has encouraged people to shop online, which reduces the need for physical stores and helps to reduce pollution.
The pandemic has caused a shift in public opinion, leading to more support for green initiatives and sustainable development.
More people have switched to working from home, which has reduced the time taken to commute to work and the traffic issues and health problems that come with it
The economic downturn has led to fewer people moving to urban areas, reducing the strain on infrastructure and services.
Extensive logging can lead to
Mudslides
Deforestation
Lost of species
All of the above
What's the largest cause of species extinction
Climate change
Change of landscape
Predators
Increased population of humans
Where's the maximum sustainable yield located on the graph
Bottom left along the x axis
Middle of the graph at the peak
Bottom right along the x axis
None of these
What law regulates water pollution, including sewage systems?
Pollution Control Act
The Clean Water Act
Safe Drinking Water Act
Runoff from mines is a ____________water pollution.
Point-Source
Nonpoint-Source
Which of the following would be an environmental impact of high density animal farming?
bad smells
livestock can escape
water pollution due to runoff
improvement of feeding efficiency
Which of the following is NOT a problem with suburban sprawl?
destruction of habitats
loss of wetlands
noise pollution
air and water pollution
The systematic removal of rock or other substance for financial gain.
smelting
mining
urban farming
forestry
The 3 basic rules of an integrated pest management program are: work with a PCO; deny pests access; and
deny pests food, water, and a nesting or hiding place
document all infestations with the local regulatory authority
prepare a chemical application schedule and post it publicly
notify the EPA that pesticides are being used in the operation
Philadelphia is a relatively small city of 142 square miles. Over time, the urban area surrounding it expanded to 1800 square miles.
What is the name of this process?
urban crawl
urban sprawl
rural extension
urban stretch
An ecological footprint is
The amount of wilderness available on the earth
The amount of biologically productive land and water a person uses
A measure of the earth's biological capacity
A measure of a person's contribution to creating a sustainable environment
This method of forestry management reduces the probability of severe impacts from natural fires
clearcutting
selective cutting
controlled burning
reforestation
