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Unit 5.1-5.7

Total questions: 122

Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of the tragedy of the commons?

a)

when humans overuse a natural resource

b)

when the short-term, positive effects go to the individual, while the long-term, negative effects are spread out to the group

c)

when humans act selfishly, thinking of the own interest

d)

when plants and animals compete for space, resources, and/or food

2.

Which of the following are both examples of the tragedy of the commons?

a)

overfishing and earthquakes

b)

flooding and tsunamis

c)

pollution and overpopulation

d)

super-germs and virus outbreaks

3.

The theory of the "tragedy of commons" was written by

a)

Garret Hardin

b)

Dr Seuss

c)

Richard Bachman

d)

William Forest Lloyd

4.

Which of the following is an example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons?

a)

Improving literacy among urban populations

b)

Inventing stronger antibiotics

c)

Raising taxes for large corporations

d)

Passing laws to prevent overharvesting

5.

What do we mean when we refer to "commons" in environmental science?

a)

shared values

b)

shared resources

c)

shared personalities

d)

shared classes

6.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a commons?

a)

air

b)

oceans

c)

private beach

d)

forests

7.

Sustainability is

a)

the process of maintaining resources so they are not depleted or permanently damaged

b)

the ability to use resources faster than they are renewed

c)

they ability to save resources for years and years

d)

the process of using resources for one's own benefit without regard for others

8.

What is meant by overgrazing?

a)

When the cows eat too much and get sick

b)

When a section of land is used for an extended period of time without sufficient recovery periods

c)

When too much grass is planted

d)

When a section of land is not used for an extended period of time and becomes overgrown

9.

The tragedy of the commons can be prevented by

a)

establishing property rights

b)

establishing loose laws of enforcement

c)

establishing lack of management

d)

establishing more freedom of choice

10.

As populations grow, the tragedy of the commons will become more of a problem?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

If the total number of species decline from 700 to 200, what can be said about the biodiversity?

a)

Biodiversity would not change because extinction has been eliminated.

b)

Biodiversity is increasing.

c)

Biodiversity is decreasing.

d)

Biodiversity is constant and stable.

12.

To live unsustainable means which of the following? (select all that apply)

a)

forests shrinking

b)

ozone reduction

c)

deserts expanding

d)

topsoil restoration

e)

water pollution

13.

Along with population growth, which of the following is a major root of the environmental problems caused by humans?

a)

our sustainable development practices

b)

or reforestation projects

c)

our exploitation and consumptions of resources

d)

our renewable energy initiatives

14.

Cutting down all trees in a forest

(a)  

15.

Which is a negative effect of clearcutting

a)

destroy a whole ecosystem

b)

causes soil erosion

c)

losses in biodiversity

d)

releases large amounts of carbon

16.

Which of the following type of tree harvesting is the most detrimental to the environment?

a)

Strip Cutting

b)

Selective Cutting

c)

Clear Cutting

d)

Partial Harvest

17.

Which one of these does not add CO2 to the atmosphere?

a)

cooking with gas

b)

planting trees

c)

burning wood

d)

riding in a bus

18.

Which of the following describes a fundamental characteristic of the green revolution in food resources?

a)

The addition of calorie, fat, and fiber percentage to the information provided on food package labels

b)

The development of new strains of crops with higher yields

c)

The application of higher levels of organic fertilizers to increase rice production

19.

Which of the following describes a fundamental characteristic of the green revolution in food resources?

a)

The addition of calorie, fat, and fiber percentage to the information provided on food package labels

b)

The development of new strains of crops with higher yields

c)

The application of higher levels of organic fertilizers to increase rice production

20.

An erosion-prevention that requires perennial grass to be planted during times when there are no crops on the farmland

a)

windbreaks

b)

contour plowing

c)

groundcover crops

d)

no till agriculture

21.

Farming practice to reduce erosion by planting crops along slopes of land

a)

windbreaks

b)

contour plowing

c)

groundcover crops

d)

no till agriculture

22.

A high concentration of phosphates and nitrates is found in samples of a pond.  Which is most likely the source?

a)

lake turnover

b)

eutrophication

c)

runoff form agricultural fields

23.

Which of the following type of tree harvesting is the most detrimental to the environment?

a)

Strip Cutting

b)

Selective Cutting

c)

Clear Cutting

d)

Partial Harvest

24.

After intensive logging, most of the trees along a stream have been removed. Which of the following water quality changes would most likely occur downstream after logging?

a)

Decreased total dissolved solids

b)

Decreased amount of fecal coliform

c)

Increased water temperature

d)

Increased dissolved oxygen

25.

Which of the following is most likely to occur in a forested region that has been recently clear-cut?

a)

The concentration of nitrates in streams running through the region will increase.

b)

The average depth of topsoil will increase.

c)

The water temperature in streams running through the region will decrease.

d)

Volume of runoff after rains will decrease.

26.

Which of the following describes a fundamental characteristic of the green revolution in food resources?

a)

The addition of calorie, fat, and fiber percentage to the information provided on food package labels

b)

The development of new strains of crops with higher yields

c)

The application of higher levels of organic fertilizers to increase rice production

27.

An erosion-prevention that requires perennial grass to be planted during times when there are no crops on the farmland

a)

windbreaks

b)

contour plowing

c)

groundcover crops

d)

no till agriculture

28.

Farming practice to reduce erosion by planting crops along slopes of land

a)

windbreaks

b)

contour plowing

c)

groundcover crops

d)

no till agriculture

29.

What water quality indicator is affected the most by changing water temperature?

a)

bioindicators

b)

nutrients

c)

dissolved oxygen

d)

turbidity

30.

which is NOT an example of organic fertilizer

a)

manure

b)

compost

c)

haber-bosch process

d)

fish meal

31.

which is a negative effect of mechanized agricultural

a)

leads to higher productivity and profit

b)

requires use of fossil fuels

c)

does not have the drawbacks of manual labor

d)

can be updated and specialized

32.

which is NOT apart of the green revolution

a)

mechanized farming

b)

use of genetically modifed organisms

c)

tragedy of the commons

d)

large scale agricultural practices

33.

which is a negative of artificial fertilizer

a)

mass produced

b)

easily shipped and stored

c)

easily dissolved to runoff

d)

can be customized to a specific type of plant

34.

which is a negative of extensive irrigation

a)

depletion of freshwater

b)

maximizes yield

c)

customized application

35.

When roots become saturated with water due to over-irrigation, it causes death in plant roots. This is called:

a)

salinization

b)

desertification

c)

agroforestry

d)

waterlogging

36.

Which of the following is a positive outcome of tilling?

a)

reduced soil drainage

b)

increased soil erosion

c)

increased aeration

d)

decreased crop production

37.

Which of the following is the leading use of water globally?

a)

Domestic/Residential

b)

Industry

c)

Business/Commercial

d)

Agriculture

38.

Which methods of irrigation is the least efficient with the highest rate of evaporation?

a)

spray irrigation

b)

drip irrigation

c)

furrow irrigation

d)

flood irrigation

39.

Emphasis on use of pesticides, herbicides, and monoculture

a)

green revolution

b)

agricultural revolution

c)

industrial revolution

d)

subsistence agriculture

40.
excessive irrigation in drier climates leads to
a)
local and regional flash flooding
b)
increased water tables
c)
increased soil salinization
d)
increased crop yields
41.

Which of the following is a benefit of using organic fertilizer

a)

Organic fertilizers do not require fossil fuels for production.

b)

exact amounts of needed nutrients is not easily determined

c)

more difficult to spread

d)

help decrease the water retention ability of soil

42.

The most expensive but most efficient method of irrigation is

a)

Sprinkler

b)

surface

c)

Drip

d)

Basin

43.

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.

a)

Drip Irrigation

b)

Flood irrigation

c)

Furrow irrigation

d)

Spray irrigation

44.

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of the tragedy of the commons?

a)

Depletion of an aquifer by regional farmers

b)

Destruction of landscape by surfacing mining on private land

c)

Selective harvesting of trees by a timber company in a national forest

d)

Legislation of catch limits to avoid depletion of fish stocks in a shared lake

45.

A farmer discovers pests have become resistant to the atrazine she's been using so she must use larger, more frequent doses. This is known as

a)

the pesticide treadmill

b)

Acute biological effect

c)

a synergistic effect

d)

GMO

46.

This is the picture of __________ irrigation method

a)

A) Drip

b)

B) Sprinkle

c)

C) Surface

47.

What is the supplying of water to land through artificial means?

a)

Irrigation

b)

natural rain

c)

Dont go chasing waterfalls stick to the rivers and streams your used to

48.

When is a loss of water through evaporation most rapid?

a)

Calm humid overcast days

b)

clear cool dry nights

c)

dry sunny windy days

d)

rainy stormy nights

49.

this is the picture of __________ irrigation method

a)

A)sprinkler

b)

B)drip

c)

C)pully

50.

What are furrows?

a)

Flat areas of land

b)

Small channels

c)

Sloping strips of land

51.

It is important to apply water in accordance with _______ ________

a)

measuring humidity

b)

activating electromagnets

c)

creating droplets

d)

crop needs

52.

Which type of irrigation avoids the wastage of water ?

a)

Sprinkler or Spray irrigation

b)

Drip irrigation

c)

Flood or Furrow irrigation

53.

Drip irrigation is expesive

a)

true

b)

false

54.

Which method of irrigation would you use on a budget?

a)

spray

b)

flood

c)

drip

d)

furrow

55.

Which form of irrigation is not efficient on sandy soil?

a)

flood

b)

drip

c)

spray

d)

furrow

56.

Which of the following is an environmental consequence of irrigation?

a)

global warming

b)

tropical storm

c)

salinization

57.

Which of the following irrigation systems is the most efficient way to get water directly to plants?

a)

Furrow irrigation

b)

Flood irrigation

c)

Spray irrigation

d)

Drip irrigation

58.

Which of the following irrigation systems is the least efficient way to get water directly to plants?

a)

Furrow irrigation

b)

Flood irrigation

c)

Spray irrigation

d)

Drip irrigation

59.

which type of irrigation is this?

a)

Basin Irrigation

b)

Furrow Irrigation

c)

 Strip Irrigation Method

d)

Check Basin Method 

60.

When roots become saturated with water due to over-irrigation, it causes death in plant roots. This is called:

a)

salinization

b)

desertification

c)

agroforestry

d)

waterlogging

61.

Which of the following is a positive outcome of tilling?

a)

reduced soil drainage

b)

increased soil erosion

c)

increased aeration

d)

decreased crop production

62.

Which of the following is the leading use of water globally?

a)

Domestic/Residential

b)

Industry

c)

Business/Commercial

d)

Agriculture

63.

Which methods of irrigation is the least efficient with the highest rate of evaporation?

a)

spray irrigation

b)

drip irrigation

c)

furrow irrigation

d)

flood irrigation

64.

Emphasis on use of pesticides, herbicides, and monoculture

a)

green revolution

b)

agricultural revolution

c)

industrial revolution

d)

subsistence agriculture

65.
excessive irrigation in drier climates leads to
a)
local and regional flash flooding
b)
increased water tables
c)
increased soil salinization
d)
increased crop yields
66.

Which of the following is a benefit of using organic fertilizer

a)

Organic fertilizers do not require fossil fuels for production.

b)

exact amounts of needed nutrients is not easily determined

c)

more difficult to spread

d)

help decrease the water retention ability of soil

67.

The most expensive but most efficient method of irrigation is

a)

Sprinkler

b)

surface

c)

Drip

d)

Basin

68.

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.

a)

Drip Irrigation

b)

Flood irrigation

c)

Furrow irrigation

d)

Spray irrigation

69.

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of the tragedy of the commons?

a)

Depletion of an aquifer by regional farmers

b)

Destruction of landscape by surfacing mining on private land

c)

Selective harvesting of trees by a timber company in a national forest

d)

Legislation of catch limits to avoid depletion of fish stocks in a shared lake

70.

A farmer discovers pests have become resistant to the atrazine she's been using so she must use larger, more frequent doses. This is known as

a)

the pesticide treadmill

b)

Acute biological effect

c)

a synergistic effect

d)

GMO

71.

This is the picture of __________ irrigation method

a)

A) Drip

b)

B) Sprinkle

c)

C) Surface

72.

What is the supplying of water to land through artificial means?

a)

Irrigation

b)

natural rain

c)

Dont go chasing waterfalls stick to the rivers and streams your used to

73.

When is a loss of water through evaporation most rapid?

a)

Calm humid overcast days

b)

clear cool dry nights

c)

dry sunny windy days

d)

rainy stormy nights

74.

this is the picture of __________ irrigation method

a)

A)sprinkler

b)

B)drip

c)

C)pully

75.

What are furrows?

a)

Flat areas of land

b)

Small channels

c)

Sloping strips of land

76.

It is important to apply water in accordance with _______ ________

a)

measuring humidity

b)

activating electromagnets

c)

creating droplets

d)

crop needs

77.

Which type of irrigation avoids the wastage of water ?

a)

Sprinkler or Spray irrigation

b)

Drip irrigation

c)

Flood or Furrow irrigation

78.

Drip irrigation is expesive

a)

true

b)

false

79.

Which method of irrigation would you use on a budget?

a)

spray

b)

flood

c)

drip

d)

furrow

80.

Which form of irrigation is not efficient on sandy soil?

a)

flood

b)

drip

c)

spray

d)

furrow

81.

Which of the following is an environmental consequence of irrigation?

a)

global warming

b)

tropical storm

c)

salinization

82.

Which of the following irrigation systems is the most efficient way to get water directly to plants?

a)

Furrow irrigation

b)

Flood irrigation

c)

Spray irrigation

d)

Drip irrigation

83.

Which of the following irrigation systems is the least efficient way to get water directly to plants?

a)

Furrow irrigation

b)

Flood irrigation

c)

Spray irrigation

d)

Drip irrigation

84.

which type of irrigation is this?

a)

Basin Irrigation

b)

Furrow Irrigation

c)

 Strip Irrigation Method

d)

Check Basin Method 

85.

DDT, an insecticide, is ____________ in the environment. This means it doesn't break down/decompose. It lasts a long time.

a)

persistent

b)

synergistic

c)

acute

d)

threshold

86.
A farmer discovers pests have become resistant the the atrazine she's been using so she must use larger, more frequent doses.  This is known as 
a)
the pesticide treadmill
b)
both an acute and a chronic effect
c)
a synergistic effect
d)
an antagonistic effect
87.
Which would NOT be a reason to use GM crops?
a)
Using GM crops can increase crop yields.
b)
Using GM crops can reduce use of insecticide sprays.
c)
Using GM crops may be able to feed more people faster.
d)
Using GM crops can increase pesticide resistance in pests.
88.

Which of the following chemicals is used by farmers to protect their crops from pests?

a)

Pesticides

b)

Fertilizers

c)

Herbicides

d)

Artificial Manure

89.

Why are pesticides used so widely?

a)

they taste good on our food crops

b)

they are effective and cheap

c)

they cause more insects to pollinate crops

d)

there is no other way to control pests

90.

What is pesticides?

a)

Pesticides are compounds used to control pests.

b)

Pesticides are natural components of crop production.

c)

Pesticides are the balance of nature.

d)

Pesticides are chemical components of crop production.

91.

What is a substance that reduces, prevents, repels, or eliminates insects?

a)

Insecticide

b)

Pesticide

c)

Herbicide

d)

Disinfectants

92.

What is an effective, useful, and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices?

a)

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

b)

Insecticides

c)

Herbicides

d)

Pesticides

93.

What does Bt corn make that kills bugs?

a)

bacteria

b)

poison

c)

bacteria

94.

How is Bt corn made?

a)

Scientists add insect repellant to the corn

b)

The genes of the corn are changed

c)

Poison is added to the corn

95.

Why is it called "Bt" corn

a)

Because it stands for "Bacteria transformation" in which the corn now has a bacteria inside of it that kills the corn borers

b)

Because it has a gene from Bacillus thuringiensis, a soil bacteria that produces a toxin

c)

Because "Bt" are the initials of the scientist that created GMO corn

96.

Why do many farmers prefer to use Bt corn?

a)

Because it is 100% effective against the corn borer insect

b)

Because the seeds are cheaper than regular corn seeds

c)

Because they no longer have to spray the crops with pesticides

97.

What is one reason some people are AGAINST the use of genetically modified organisms, such as Bt corn?

a)

We do not know the potential health effects for humans and other organism

b)

It helps solve world hunger

c)

It is harmful to farmers in the field

d)

It allows us to stop spraying pesticides

98.
The use of certain organisms by humans to control pests
a)
Biological pest control
b)
Pesticides
c)
Yield
d)
Overharvesting
99.
A pesticide is _____________if it does not break down easily or quickly in the environment.
a)
Persistent
b)
Domesticated
c)
Compost
d)
Aquaculture
100.

Crop rotations can help reduce pesticide resistance.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Pests can develop resistance and immunity to pesticides.

a)

True

b)

False

102.

Drawbacks for Feedlots (pick more than one)

a)

Antibiotic use

b)

Waste Disposal

c)

minimize lands cost

103.

Reducing meat consumption per capita will reduce emissions of which greenhouse gases?

a)

H20

b)

CH4

c)

H2O2

d)

C12H22O11

104.

It takes ___ more land to produce the same amount of calories from meat as from plants.

a)

2x

b)

5x

c)

30x

d)

20x

105.

What does CAFO stand for?

a)

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

b)

Christian Alliance for Orphans

106.

Overuse of farmland can cause a depletion in soil nutrients and can lead to

a)

waterlogging

b)

desertification

c)

irrigation

d)

intercropping

107.

Compared with people in developing countries, people in industrialized countries are more likely to eat

a)

beans

b)

beef

c)

corn

d)

rice

e)

wheat

108.

Which of the following are consequences of CAFOs on environmental and human health? (pick 3)

a)

Runoff of animal waste into water

b)

Air pollution

c)

Use of a lot of grazing land

d)

Increased antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria

109.

James, Scarlett, and Elijah are discussing the two main methods of meat production they learned in their agriculture class. What are the two methods they are talking about?

a)

CAFO and free-range grazing

b)

Feed Lots and rotational grazing

c)

CAFO and rotational grazing

d)

Feed Lots and free-range grazing

110.

Benjamin and Lily are discussing the benefits of CAFOs in terms of meat production. Rohan joins the conversation and mentions one benefit. What is the benefit Rohan mentioned?

a)

Low cost of meat to the consumer

b)

No need for antibiotics or growth hormones

c)

Less impact on air and water quality

d)

Decreased topsoil erosion

111.

Priya, Abigail, and Ava are discussing the drawbacks of CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) in their environmental science class. What are the main drawbacks they mention?

a)

Contamination of water, production of greenhouse gases

b)

Increased topsoil erosion, desertification

c)

Over grazing, compaction of soil

d)

Loss of vegetation, release of pollutants

112.

During a field trip, Daniel, Michael, and Rohan came across a large open pit on a farm. Their teacher explained that it was a manure lagoon. Why could this be a problem?

a)

Large open pits where animal waste is stored, can contaminate water

b)

Areas of land where animals are allowed to graze, leading to over grazing

c)

Pools dug into the ground where animals are fed, causing compaction of soil

d)

Areas where animals are concentrated, resulting in loss of vegetation

113.

Maya and Hannah are discussing the benefits of free-range grazing for their farm animals. What is one of the benefits they might consider?

a)

Animals can grow at a natural rate without antibiotics

b)

Low cost of meat to the consumer

c)

Decreased impact on air and water quality

d)

Increased topsoil erosion and desertification

114.

Charlotte and Benjamin are discussing the drawbacks of free-range grazing in their agriculture class. What is the main drawback they mention?

a)

Requires more land and decreases efficiency

b)

Contamination of water and production of greenhouse gases

c)

Over grazing and compaction of soil

d)

Loss of vegetation and release of pollutants

115.

Noah, Benjamin, and Evelyn are discussing the effects of overgrazing in their local park. What is overgrazing and why is it a problem?

a)

When there are too many animals grazing on a single area, leading to increased topsoil erosion

b)

Large open pits where animal waste is stored, contaminating water

c)

Areas of land where animals are allowed to graze, resulting in loss of vegetation

d)

Pools dug into the ground where animals are fed, causing compaction of soil

116.

Aiden, Ethan, and Noah are working on a project to find a solution to overgrazing in their local community. What solution can they propose to address this issue?

a)

Rotational grazing

b)

Manure lagoons

c)

Feed Lots

d)

Free-range grazing

117.

Olivia, Avery, and Abigail are discussing the environmental impact of food production. Why do they think producing meat is less efficient than producing plants for human consumption?

a)

Energy, land, and water consumption

b)

Contamination of water and production of greenhouse gases

c)

Increased topsoil erosion and desertification

d)

Loss of vegetation and release of pollutants

118.

Ethan, James, and Samuel are discussing the energy inputs required for meat production in their environmental science class. What are the main energy inputs they should consider?

a)

Growing plants, bringing water, housing animals, and processing meat

b)

Contamination of water, production of greenhouse gases

c)

Increased topsoil erosion, desertification

d)

Over grazing, compaction of soil

119.

What is the land requirement for meat production compared to plant production?

a)

More land is needed for growing plants and housing animals

b)

Less land is needed for growing plants and housing animals

c)

Equal land is needed for growing plants and housing animals

d)

No land is needed for growing plants and housing animals

120.

What is the water consumption for meat production compared to plant production?

a)

More water is needed for growing plants and giving water to animals

b)

Less water is needed for growing plants and watering animals

c)

Equal water is needed for growing plants and watering animals

d)

No water is needed for growing plants and watering animals

121.

What is the benefit of eating a plant-based diet?

a)

Environmental benefit

b)

Low cost of meat to the consumer

c)

Decreased impact on air and water quality

d)

Increased topsoil erosion and desertification

122.

Anika, Daniel, and Charlotte are discussing the environmental consequences of animal agriculture in their geography class. What are some of the consequences they might discuss?

a)

Increased biodiversity, reduced water usage, improved soil quality, and enhanced ecosystem services.

b)

Deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and habitat destruction.

c)

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, increased carbon sequestration, improved air quality, and decreased water scarcity.

d)

Preservation of natural habitats, reduced deforestation, increased wildlife conservation, and improved water quality.

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