WorksheetsEnvironmental Science Chapter 1 Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 17mins
The (a) Revolution was characterized by a shift from human and animal power to fossil fuels.
Resources that can theoretically last forever are called (a) resources.
(a) is a term that describes the number and variety of species that live in an area.
An important effect that hunter-gatherer societies may have had on the environment was
Extinction
All of the above
An important effect of the agricultural revolution was
All of the above
Which of the following does not describe an effect of the Industrial Revolution?
The amount of land and labor needed to produce food increased
Pollutants that are not broken down by natural processes are
All of the following are nonrenewable resources except
minerals
In his essay, "The Tragedy of the Commons", one factor that Garrett Hardin failed to consider was
The social nature of humans
The term used to describe the productive area of Earth needed to support the lifestyle of one person in a particular country is called
Give an example of how environmental science might involve geology and chemistry.
How could environmental concerns conflict with your desire to improve your standard of living?
If you were evaluating the claims made on a Website that discusses environmental issues, what types of information would you look for?
What does "biodegradable" mean?
Able to be broken down or decomposed
Damage done to the environment by pollutants
Not able to be broken down or decomposed
The interaction between humans and the ecosystem
A resource that can be replenished (replaced) by nature at the rate they are used. NEVER RUN OUT!
Renewable Resource
Non-Renewable Resource
