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WorksheetsSpring Final Exam Enivronmental Science _CTE
Total questions: 144
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
What is the best definition for the Tragedy of the Commons?
sharing resources equitably between individuals
the conflict associated with sharing resources
When someone is selfish and hogs all of a resource
Meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of the future
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 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 is an example of a commons?
Chickens at a chicken farm
Cows at a dairy farm
Trees in a forest
Apples in a farmer's orchard
Which of the following is the definition of a commons?
A public resource that can provide some sort of benefit for the user
Something a person owns that can provide financial gain
A public resource that can provide a financial gain
A private resource that becomes public
Which of the following are solutions to the tragedy of the commons? (Choose all that apply)
Incentives
Regulations
Make the reource private
Give the public ownership
Assign societal value on people who follow the regulations
What is the definition of a MEGACITY?
An unincorporated area that lacks city services
A city with a population of more than 10 million people
A city with a population of more than 20 million people
An urban area that has population growth higher than 10 percent per annum
A city that is more than twice the size of the next largest city in the country
Which of the following is a benefit of mixed-use development?
It promotes liveable urban spaces
It promotes affordable housing
It decreases residential density
It increases transportation networks
it mitigates crime
Which of the below is part of the Infrastructure system:
Residential Buildings
Population growth
Transportation system
Social Organization
The creation of walkable neighborhoods is
a result of urban sprawl
one goal of the Federal Housing Administration
discouraged by multi-use zoning
a principal of smart growth
Which is NOT an environmental benefit of smart growth?
reduced flooding
increased impervious surfaces
reduced fossil fuel consumption
increased open space
buses, trains, trams, etc are part of ...
urban development
public transport
air pollution
residential areas
Which of these best describes mixed-use development?
Knocking an old building down to build a new one.
Building on the edge of an urban area.
Clearing a forest for farming.
Store, office, & apartments in the same building.
Which of the following is a principle of smart growth?
protecting wildlife habitats
focusing development outside of existing urban centers
creating neighborhoods best suited for cars
building up, not out
3) Which of the following factors contributed to sprawl in the United States?
more affordable automobiles
improved roads
less expensive land
all of the above
A set of principles for community planning that focuses on strategies to encourage the development of sustainable, healthy communities.
Highway Trust Fund.
Zoning.
Smart Growth.
Induced Demand.
The feeling that an area has distinct and meaningful character.
Urban Blight.
Induced Demand.
Sense of place.
Urban Sprawl.
Turning an old school into apartments would be best described as an example of...
mixed use land
fair and cost effective decision-making
creating walkable neighborhoods
creating a strong sense of space
Which of the following is NOT a good idea for "smart growth" in your community?
creating paths and lanes for the use of bicycles to encourage public transportation options
making vacant lots into community gardens or parks
encourage a mix of housing options as well as new businesses
Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place
make development decisions unpredictable, costly and support a business monopoly
Urban sprawl increases carbon dioxide emissions by
generating more factories.
increasing the need to drive.
resulting in more tree growth.
expanding the use of public transportation.
Megacities have a population of ...?
Over 9,000
Over 10 million
Over 50 million
Over 100 million
Where are the majority of megacities located?
Africa
Europe
Asia
The Americas
What is the definition of a MEGACITY?
An unincorporated area that lacks city services
A city with a population of more than 10 million people
A city with a population of more than 20 million people
An urban area that has population growth higher than 10 percent per annum
A city that is more than twice the size of the next largest city in the country
How can cities be more sustainable? (select 2)
Use less energy
Use more public transport
Build on greenfield sites
Build off shore wind farms
Why is traffic a problem in cities? (select 2)
Exhaust releases carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases
Cars are expensive
More cars now than when cities were first designed - roads and parking are not enough
Urbanisation leads to more people living in cities than outside in the rural areas
How can you reduce traffic in city centres? (select 2)
Congestion charging / clean air zone
Build more shops and offices in the centre
Free bus passes or cheaper bus travel
Reduce price of city centre car parking
It is a type of settlement which has the largest population having more than 10 Million people living there.
Hamlet
Town
Village
Megacity
Which one is not a Megacity?
Tokyo, Japan with population of 37 million
Calcutta, India with 14 million people living in the area
New York City with 20 million inhabitants
Vatican City, Italy with only 836 people living in the area.
Having a ____________ is great way to plan for your money.
debit card
credit card
budget
interest
You need to have money in your checking account in order to use a _____________.
credit cards
debit card
check
check and debit card
_________________ is money extended by a bank with our promise to pay it back plus interest.
Debit
Interest
Credit
Savings
An example of a flexible expense is....
utility bill
car payment
going out to dinner
rent
Accounts that allow your money to grow and collect interest are called ______________ accounts.
checking
insurance
debit
savings
All of the following are types of insurance EXCEPT:
medical
life
automobile
natural disaster
Which is not an example of an unexpected expense?
speeding ticket
utility bill
missing work if sick
a fire in your house
Car insurance rates can be based on:
age
gender
type of car
All of the above
If sales tax is 10%, you buy a jacket for $100, how much did you pay for the jacket?
$110
$10
$120
$90
What do sales tax and income tax have in common?
they both apply to things you buy
they are both calculated as percentages
they are both progressive taxes
you pay them both only once a year
An example of a service provided by the federal government
a national chain of stores
public utility service
the internet
An interstate highway or bridge
Money that you earn or receive is called ________________?
fixed expenses
budget
insurance
income
Your credit score could help determine which of the following?
If you will get approved for credit
the interest rate
if you are at risk to the lender
All of the above
What is a tax that is taken from your paycheck?
federal tax
state tax
social security
All of the above
The money you earn before taxes and other deductions is called...
Money taken from your income before you are paid is called...
This is money paid out of your income to the Government to help the country run.
Taxes
People create and keep a personal budget to help them _____.
set and reach financial goals
apply for loan
buy anything they want
earn promotions at work
Which of the following are considered variable expenses? (Choose ALL that apply.)
Magazine subscription
Electricity
Insurance coverage
Clothing
Recreation and vacation
Which of the following are considered fixed expenses? (Choose ALL that apply.)
Cable subscription
Electricity
Insurance coverage
Rent
Medical fees
Which of the following are considered WANTs? (Choose ALL that apply.)
Concert tickets
Water
A new pair of shoes
Rent
Medical fees
Which of the following are considered NEEDs? (Choose ALL that apply.)
Airpods
Water
A new pair of shoes
Food
Playstation 5
A budget is ___________.
a list of what to buy at a store
a plan for managing your money.
the things you shouldn't do
a way to save money each month
Why do you think having good credit is important?
In order to thaw meat you should...
Place it in the microwave on high temperature
Place it in a sink full of hot water
Place it on the countertop at room temperature
Place it in the refrigerator on a plate
Raw foods should not be left out for more than...
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
The danger zone refers to temperatures of...
30 degrees – 100 degrees F
41 degrees – 135 degrees F
20 degrees – 90 degrees F
35 degrees – 180 degrees F
Cook food to the proper ______ temperature
internal
external
surface
all of the above
What type of food has a safe internal cooking temperature of 165 degrees F?
poultry
pork
fish
lamb
Which is not considered part of a record-keeping system?
flow charts
menus
food temperature readings
policy and procedure manuals
How far from the floor should food be stored to prevent pest infestation?
2 feet
1 inch
6 inches
6 feet
If held food drops below 135 degrees F, what should you do?
Reheat to 135 degrees F for one minute
Reheat to 145 degrees F for 30 seconds
Reheat to 140 degrees F for 5 minutes
Reheat to 165 degrees F for 15 seconds
To prevent cross contamination, use _____ cutting boards and containers.
large
dirty
color coded
clear
What should you wear to keep microorganisms from being transmitted to food from your hair?
Hair restraint
Head scarf
Head band
Hair ribbon
What is the main cause of cross-contamination?
Packaging materials
Food handlers
Kitchen counters
Cooking equipment
Using/consuming oldest items first is known as...(choose 2)
HACCP
First in, first out
USDA
FIFO
How long should you be washing your hands?
5 seconds
1 minute
20 seconds
45 seconds
Between 41° and 135°F is known as the __________.
"Danger Zone"
"Sweet Spot"
"Optimal Food Temperature"
"Prime Time"
What temperature should you set your refrigerator to?
50°F or lower
0°F or lower
40°F or lower
20°F or lower
Heavy pots and pans should be stored
in the oven when not in use
out of the reach of toddlers
in cabinets above range
on low shelves
When unplugging an appliance grasp the ___ and pull gently
cord
plug
socket
handles
If you have an open wound on your hand, you should ____ when handling foods
use hand sanitizer
continue working
be careful
cover it up
What is the main cause of air pollution?
plowing fields and releasing dust
using solar power
burning fossil fuels
using water power
What are ways that we can decrease air pollution?
carpool
conserving electricity
follow laws made by the EPA
all of the answers are correct
What is the major cause of photochemical smog?
burning of fossil fuels
car exhaust
CFC's in the atmosphere
fertilizer use
Where is the "GOOD" ozone located?
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
Which of the following are examples of VOC's ? select 3
paint and paint thinners
gasoline
water vapor
formaldehyde
smog
Which of the following government agencies is responsible for the Clean Air Act?
the USGS
the USDA
the EPA
the USDOJ
78% of troposphere gas is...
argon
carbon dioxide
oxygen
nitrogen
Smog is caused by ozone, which is a combination of....
UVA & UVB
NO2 & VOCs + sun
methane & NO2
carbon dioxide & water
The Clean Air Act...
sets limits on illegal dumping of pollution in our waterways
cleans the air with scrubbers
sets limits on certain air pollutants & how much can be emitted by companies & industries
helps farmers use less pesticides & fertilizers on their crops
One way to reduce factory pollution is to:
Find alternative methods of production
Reduce the amount of cattle raised for beef
Walk or carpool when you can
Keep your home clean and free of dust and mold
One way to improve indoor air quality is to:
Find alternative methods of production
Reduce the amount of cattle raised for beef
Walk or carpool when you can
Keep your home clean and free of dust and mold
What is the second step of the wastewater treatment plant process?
Secondary Treatment
Preliminary Treatment
Additional Treatment
Primary Treatment
What is the last step of the wastewater treatment plant process?
Secondary Treatment
Preliminary Treatment
Additional Treatment
Primary Treatment
What is the third step of the wastewater treatment plant process?
Secondary Treatment
Preliminary Treatment
Additional Treatment
Primary Treatment
What is the first step of the wastewater treatment plant process?
Secondary Treatment
Preliminary Treatment
Additional Treatment
Primary Treatment
What is Sludge?
The wastewater and other different types of waste.
A network of pipes that carry sewage.
A dense material that sinks to the bottom of the septic tank.
A material that floats at the top of a septic tank.
What is Sewage?
Wastewater and other different types of waste.
A network of pipes that carry sewage.
A dense material that sinks to the bottom of the septic tank.
A material that floats at the top of a septic tank.
Which is the quality of water waste?
Dirty look
Foul smell
Mixed with lather
All of these
Sewage treatment
is a process of waste water treatment.
refers to waste water that is released by homes, industries, hospitals etc.
refers to the rain water that run down the streets during heavy rains.
All of the above
In the treatment of waste water, following steps are involved. (i) aeration (ii) removal of large objects (iii) chlorination The correct order of these steps is
(i),(iii),(ii)
(iii), (ii), (i)
(i), (ii), (iii)
(ii), (i), (iii)
We should not throw cooking oil and paint down the drain because
they break the pipe
they harden and clog the pipe
they flow through the drain freely
None of these
Which of the following is a good practice be followed?
Cooking oil and paint should not be thrown down a drain.
Used tea leaves, solid food and cotton should not be thrown in the drain.
Chemicals like insecticides should not throw in the drain.
All of the above
Which process during waste water treatment helps in eliminating germs?
Aeration
Sedimentation
Chlorination
None of the above
Cleaning of water is process of removing __________
Pollutants
Sewage
Sludge
Chemicals, kitchen waste
The treatment of wastewater is commonly known as
Cleaning of Water
Sewerage Treatment
Sewage Treatment
All of the above
Name liquid waste product
Sewage
Sewer
Sludge
None of the above
A chemical to disinfect water
Copper Sulphate
Distilled Water
Iron Sulphate
Chlorine
How can we save water? (check all that apply)
Check your toilet for leaks.
DeInstall water-saving showerheads or flow restrictors.
Use your toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket.
Take shorter showers.
Which of the following is waste water ?
Water leaking from a damaged tap
Water coming out of a shower
Water coming out of laundry
All of the above
production
disposal
extraction
distribution
consumption
What are the common stages of a life cycle assessment?
Birth, marriage, death
raw materials, manufacturing, transport, use, disposal
matierals, cost, transport, disposal
What is never included in an LCA?
Cost
Use
Transport
Disposal
What are the common stages of a life cycle assessment?
Birth, marriage, death
raw materials, manufacturing, transport, use, disposal
matierals, cost, transport, disposal
What is never included in an LCA?
Cost
Use
Transport
Disposal
Which of these would be considered a benefit when considering raw materials?
Made of recycled copper
Uses pure gold
Made from crude oil
Which is the best energy source to consider for manufacturing?
Coal
Oil
Gas
Solar
Which of the following are benefits of a paper bag (choose 3)
Made of recyclable wood
Manufactured in China
Carbon neutral
Cannot be used when wet
Can be burned as a fuel when finished with
Is the inability to rot a benefit to disposing of a product?
Benefit
Not a benefit
Does not matter
Is a long battery life a benefit for a product?
Benefit
Not a benefit
Does not matter
What is the final step in LCA process?
Disposal
Manufacturing
Distribution
Raw material extraction
"All steps involved with moving the product from the factory site to the end consumer". This step refers to
distribution
manufacturing
disposal
marketing
Which is the following is NOT part of a life cycle analysis?
Using the product.
Obtaining and processing raw materials.
Advertising a product.
Disposing of the product
Life Cycle Assessment is an objective procedure used to evaluate the ______ impacts associated with a product’s entire life cycle:
Environmental
Economic
Social
Cultural
What does ecological footprint measure?
How much quantity of natural resources humans need as compared to the earth's capacity to provide those resources
The size of cities across the world
The amount of fossil fuels that are burned for energy
The shoe size of the average human
Which is NOT a way to decrease your ecological footprint?
Eating less meat and processed foods
Walking or biking to school
Turning off electricity and water when you're not using it.
Driving a large car around for fun.
What kinds of resources make up your ecological footprint?
waste production
water and energy use
food, shelter
clothing and transportation
All of the above
Purchasing fewer clothes could reduce your carbon footprint by:
Saving you money which would make you more financially secure
Leading to less land being cleared to grow fibre crops such as cotton
Reducing the fuel required to transport clothes from overseas
Setting a good example for your friends so that you can show them how good a person you are
According to this image, in which continent does the ecological footprint exceed capacity by the largest amount?
Europe
North America
South America
Australia
Ecological Footprint is measured in:
Kilowatts
Carbon Units
Global Hectares
Square Miles
