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WorksheetsAP Environmental Practice Exam
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-
fossil fuels
biofuels
solar energy
geothermal energy
Put the items below in correct sequence for the generation of electricity using the wind
1-2-3-4
2-1-3-4
2-3-1-4
2-4-3-1
Passive solar design includes all of the following except
large windows on the south side of the house
floor and walls that will store heat in the winter
overhang that blocks the sun in the summer, but allows it inside in the winter
trees that block the sun for the entire year
a downside to relying on biomass as a primary fuel source for a nation is that
it can cause soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat loss
it requires little land use
it produces no pollution
it produces more pollution than coal
Ultimately, all biofuels are ________, because they are the result of ________.
geological; sedimentation
solar; photosynthesis
inefficient; decomposition by microorganisms
synthetic; chemical manipulation of hydrocarbons
The most commonly used approach to solar energy collection is ________, in which buildings are designed and building materials chosen to maximize their direct absorption of sunlight in winter, even as they keep the interior cool in the heat of summer.
Active
Passive
Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?
It can only be used effectively in certain regions and certain times of day
It produces greenhouse gases during use
It is a nonrenewable energy source
It is inexpensive compared to other sources
Which of the following is NOT one of the disadvantages of water impoundment?
CO2 emission from cement manufacture to build the impoundment
lowered siltation
methane released as organic matter decomposes once covered by water
loss of habitat
What is a possible downside to hydroelectric energy?
generates high levels of pollution
high startup cost
low functional lifespan
high operation and maintenance cost
The layer of soil which the topsoil is found.
Horizon A
Horizon B
Horizon C
Horizon D or R
Which horizon is made up of partially weathered rocks?
Horizon A
Horizon B
Horizon C
Horizon D or R
In which horizon is most of the HUMUS?
Horizon A
Horizon B
Horizon C
Horizon D or R
Which of the following is a primary goal of the Clean Air Act?
A) To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
B) To eliminate all air pollution
C) To regulate the emission of hazardous air pollutants
D) To promote the use of renewable energy sources
In an experiment to measure the effect of pH on plant growth, which of the following would be the independent variable?
A) The type of plant used
B) The pH level of the soil
C) The amount of sunlight received
D) The growth rate of the plant
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'tragedy of the commons'?
A) The depletion of a shared resource by individuals acting in their own self-interest
B) The conservation of resources through community management
C) The sustainable use of resources for future generations
D) The privatization of common resources to prevent overuse
