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WorksheetsT7 Binder Quiz Quizs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A sewer draining untreated wastewater into a river is an example of what?
Non-point source pollution
Point source pollution
Air pollution
Soil contamination
Why does sediment pollution harm aquatic life?
It blocks sunlight, which prevents photosynthesis in plants.
It increases water temperature, harming fish species.
It introduces toxic chemicals that kill aquatic organisms.
It reduces the oxygen levels in the water, suffocating fish.
What causes thermal pollution and how does it affect aquatic life?
Factories and power plants discharge heated water back into the environment, which can kill aquatic organisms.
Thermal pollution is caused by excessive rainfall that cools down water bodies, benefiting aquatic life.
Thermal pollution occurs when aquatic plants release heat during photosynthesis, harming fish.
Thermal pollution is caused by the natural warming of water bodies due to sunlight exposure, which has no effect on aquatic life.
True or False: Pet hair, radon, mold, and bacteria are examples of indoor pollutants.
True
False
Only pet hair and mold
Only radon and bacteria
Since the Industrial Revolution, which factor decreased? (Birth Rates or Death Rates)
Birth Rates
Death Rates
Population Growth
Fertility Rates
Many manufacturing processes use or produce toxic chemicals. Why is this a concern?
Toxic chemicals can leak into groundwater if not disposed of properly. This would make the water unsafe to drink.
Toxic chemicals can enhance the quality of products manufactured.
Toxic chemicals are necessary for the production of certain goods.
Toxic chemicals have no impact on the environment.
Where can you find the Binder Guidelines for this class?
Pinned to the top spot on the Schoology page.
In the course syllabus document.
On the class bulletin board.
In the library's reference section.
What are three methods that humans use to obtain resources from the land, that damage the land?
Mining, drilling, and deforestation
Fishing, hunting, and farming
Recycling, composting, and planting trees
Solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric power
What term describes a situation when the number of organisms grow beyond what the available resources can support?
Overpopulation
Sustainability
Ecosystem Balance
Population Density
What role do barriers play in oil spill clean-up?
They absorb or block oil before it reaches the shore.
They increase the spread of oil in the water.
They are used to collect fish after an oil spill.
They have no effect on oil spills.
Where should papers for each section be placed?
Behind the divider tab for that section.
In a separate folder for each section.
On the desk next to the binder.
At the end of the document.
What two things should be at the very front of your binder?
Class info (syllabus) and lab safety rules
Homework assignments and class schedule
Textbook and reference materials
Personal notes and reminders
When placing a new paper in your binder, it goes ____________ the stack of papers already in the rings for that section.
underneath
on top of
beside
behind
How does acid rain affect living things?
It causes soil & water to become more acidic, which causes organisms to die off.
It improves soil fertility and promotes plant growth.
It has no effect on living organisms.
It increases the pH level of water bodies, benefiting aquatic life.
What are the labels on your divider tabs?
Notes
Assignments
Projects
Exams
What is the movement of soil or rock particles by forces such as wind or water called?
Erosion
Sedimentation
Weathering
Deposition
Name two natural causes of air pollution.
Forest fires and volcanic eruptions
Industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust
Household cleaning products and pesticides
Agricultural runoff and plastic waste
When is it okay to get rid of papers?
During an all-class cleanout at certain points in the semester.
At the end of every week.
Whenever you feel like it.
Only during final exams.
What is the use of land to produce food called?
Agriculture
Horticulture
Forestry
Aquaculture
Planting the same crop repeatedly leads to what soil problem?
Soil erosion
Nutrient depletion
Waterlogging
Soil salinity
