WorksheetsEnvironmental Science Review (Summer)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is one negative consequence of improvements in human life span, health, and material wealth?
Decreased resource consumption
Harm to the environment and other species
Increased biodiversity
Reduced human population
In the last several hundred years, what two factors have increased dramatically according to the text?
Human population and resource consumption
Animal populations and forest areas
Water supply and air quality
Natural resource limits and biodiversity
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
Oil
Coal
Solar
Nuclear
What does sustainability mean?
Using resources as quickly as possible
Using resources in a way so that we won’t run out, ensuring enough for future generations
Using only non-renewable resources
Ignoring the needs of future generations
Where is Easter Island located?
In the Atlantic Ocean near Africa
In the Pacific Ocean near Chile
In the Indian Ocean near India
In the Arctic Ocean near Greenland
In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin?
16th Century
17th Century
18th Century
19th Century
What does an ecological footprint measure?
The number of people on Earth
How much land is needed to support an individual's lifestyle and the impact on the environment
The amount of money spent on resources
The number of endangered species in an area
Why is it important to address environmental costs and implement sustainable practices in the use of commons?
To increase short-term profits
To ensure the land can continue to support activities in the future
To reduce the number of users
To privatize the commons
Since the early 1800s, how has the human population on Earth been growing?
Linearly
Exponentially
Logarithmically
Randomly
Based on the growth rates provided, analyze the trend in the time taken for each additional billion people to be added to the world population. What does this suggest about population growth?
The time required is increasing, suggesting slower growth.
The time required is decreasing, suggesting faster growth.
The time required remains constant, suggesting steady growth.
The time required is unpredictable, suggesting random growth.
How many people is the world population growing by each year, according to the material?
50 million
70 million
93 million
120 million
Which of the following factors has contributed to the increase in worldwide life expectancy?
Improved sanitation, healthcare, and food supply
Increased pollution
Decreased access to clean water
Reduced agricultural production
Which of the following best describes the importance of the diversity shown in the diagram?
It only makes the environment more colorful.
It provides essential resources, medicines, and ecosystem services.
It increases the risk of disease.
It reduces the need for conservation.
Which of the following is an example of genetic engineering in agriculture?
Transferring disease or pest resistance traits to plant crops
Watering plants more frequently
Using only organic fertilizers
Rotating crops every season
Scientists estimate what percentage of species that have ever lived are now extinct?
99%
50%
10%
25%
What is the term for species that are introduced to new environments by humans and can cause harm to native species?
Endangered species
Invasive species
Keystone species
Native species
Releasing which of the following into food webs can reduce biodiversity?
Pollution
Oxygen
Water
Sunlight
Which of the following is a direct result of agriculture and urban development on natural habitats?
Increase in biodiversity
Loss of habitats
Decrease in pollution
Expansion of forests
How can poaching contribute to the extinction of some species?
By increasing their population
By removing individuals from the wild faster than they can reproduce
By providing them with more food
By protecting their habitats
Which of the following best describes the impact of removing exotic pets from their natural habitats?
It increases the population of the species in the wild
It has no effect on the ecosystem
It can disrupt the ecosystem and contribute to species decline
It helps protect the species from predators
Which of the following is an example of an invasive species mentioned in the material?
Bald Eagle
Purple Loosestrife
Monarch Butterfly
Oak Tree
What can be a consequence of invasive species on native species?
Drive native species close to extinction
Increase native species’ population
Make native species more resilient
Cause native species to migrate
Which of the following could represent an invasive species?
A native oak tree
Plants brought from other countries
A local squirrel
Pets that are released in the wild
Which of the following is a major source of air pollution from human activities?
Emissions from burning fossil fuels
Natural forest growth
Ocean evaporation
Photosynthesis in plants
What is the pH value of pure water?
7
5
4.2
9
Based on the pH scale, which of the following substances is considered neutral?
Pure water
Lemon juice
Wine
Household bleach
If a substance has a pH of 3, how would you classify it based on the pH scale?
Strongly acidic
Neutral
Weakly alkaline
Strongly alkaline
Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas mentioned in the material?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Helium
What is the name of the hybrid bear that results from the interbreeding of grizzly bears and polar bears due to habitat changes?
Grizzlar Bear
Polarizzly Bear
Pizzly Bear
Brown Polar Bear
Which of the following best defines an endangered species?
A species at risk of becoming extinct in the near future
A species that is thriving in its environment
A species that has recently evolved
A species that is only found in zoos
