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Environmental Science Chapter 1 Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Class
Date
1.

The (a)   Revolution was characterized by a shift from human and animal power to fossil fuels.

2.

Resources that can theoretically last forever are called (a)   resources.

3.

(a)   is a term that describes the number and variety of species that live in an area.

4.

An important effect that hunter-gatherer societies may have had on the environment was

a)
Altering ecosystems through hunting, gathering, and sometimes intentional or unintentional fires
b)

Extinction

c)
Creating sustainable farming practices
d)
Reducing carbon emissions through technology
e)

All of the above

5.

An important effect of the agricultural revolution was

a)
Shift from monarchy to democracy
b)
Transition from hunting and gathering to farming
c)
Discovery of electricity
d)
Introduction of space travel
e)

All of the above

6.

Which of the following does not describe an effect of the Industrial Revolution?

a)
Decreased use of machinery
b)
Reduced demand for skilled workers
c)

The amount of land and labor needed to produce food increased

d)
Increased reliance on manual labor
7.

Pollutants that are not broken down by natural processes are

a)
non-degradable pollutants
b)
persistent pollutants
c)
eternal pollutants
d)
indestructible pollutants
8.

All of the following are nonrenewable resources except

a)
natural gas
b)
coal energy
c)
geothermal energy
d)

minerals

9.

In his essay, "The Tragedy of the Commons", one factor that Garrett Hardin failed to consider was

a)
Collective action or cooperation among individuals
b)

The social nature of humans

c)
The role of technology in resource management
d)
The importance of cultural values in decision-making
10.

The term used to describe the productive area of Earth needed to support the lifestyle of one person in a particular country is called

a)
carbon footprint
b)
sustainability index
c)
environmental impact
d)
ecological footprint
11.

Give an example of how environmental science might involve geology and chemistry.

4 lines
12.

How could environmental concerns conflict with your desire to improve your standard of living?

4 lines
13.

If you were evaluating the claims made on a Website that discusses environmental issues, what types of information would you look for?

4 lines
14.

What does "biodegradable" mean?

a)

Able to be broken down or decomposed

b)

Damage done to the environment by pollutants

c)

Not able to be broken down or decomposed

d)

The interaction between humans and the ecosystem

15.

A resource that can be replenished (replaced) by nature at the rate they are used. NEVER RUN OUT!

a)

Renewable Resource

b)

Non-Renewable Resource