Benefits of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) include all of the following EXCEPT that .
business and industry are allowed to self-regulate
decision-makers receive pertinent information before a dec
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Benefits of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) include all of the following EXCEPT that .
business and industry are allowed to self-regulate
decision-makers receive pertinent information before a decision is made
public awareness and oversight
chances of a project causing environmental harm are reduced
CONCEPT
E nvironmental Policy 2
According to the graph, on what date was carrying capacity for the rabbit population reached?
April 1
June 1
August 1
October 1
CONCEPT
P opulation Ecology 3
“Deforestation of the rainforest is due to clear-cutting for agriculture and the harvesting of hardwoods. As
shown by the data collected, clear-cutting is for the purpose of creating grazing land for livestock, which can be linked to the global demand for red meat."
Which of the following is the most likely source for this quotation?
A news show, because it’s a combination of opinion, data and speculation
A popular magazine, because it's a mixture of data and personal testimony
A politician, because it’s a general statement and includes personal opinion
A scientist, because the language is scientific and does not include opinion or bias
CONCEPT
S cientific Literacy 4
The U.S. policy toward energy supply and demand has included all of the following EXCEPT .
focusing on increasing energy efficiency
providing some funding for energy research
implementing new taxes for oil and gas suppliers
seeking inexpensive and abundant energy sources to grow the economy
CONCEPT
E fforts to Address Energy Issues 5
Which of the following is true about the breakdown of water on Earth?
98% of water on Earth is seawater and 2% is freshwater; of that 2%, only 1% is easily available for human use.
97% of water on Earth is seawater and 3% is freshwater; of that 3%, only 1% is easily available for human use.
95% of water on Earth is seawater and 5% is freshwater; of that 5%, only 3% is easily available for human use.
92% of water on Earth is seawater and 8% is freshwater; of that 8%, only 3% is easily available for human use.
CONCEPT
W ater 6
Choose the statement about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources that is NOT true.
Renewable energy creates little or no waste and has few negative environmental impacts.
New technologies promise future increases in the use of renewable energy sources.
There has been little to no recent growth in renewable energy use due to a lack of environmental concerns with the use of fossil fuels.
Most nonrenewable energy sources can be renewed, but it takes thousands to millions of years for them to form.
CONCEPT
N on-Renewable Energy R enewable Energy
E nergy 7
Choose the statement about deforestation that is NOT true.
The water cycle is affected.
Impacts are local, regional and global.
Soil erosion degrades the land.
Climate is unaffected.
CONCEPT
F orests and Deforestation 8
Which of the following is currently increasing because of human population growth and its associated impacts?
Non-renewable resources
Sea levels
Freshwater supplies
Land available for crops
CONCEPT
P opulation Growth Solutions 9
Which of the following is an effect of acid rain?
Forest cover becomes irregular and sparse.
Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders develop.
Solar radiation gets trapped in the atmosphere.
More solar radiation enters the atmosphere.
CONCEPT
I mpacts of Air Pollution 10
“Human beings are not the focal point of all things on Earth. Cutting down our rainforests destroys the habitats of countless plants and animals.”
The quotation represents a(n) environmental ethical position.
ethnocentric
anthropocentric
ecocentric
biocentric
CONCEPT
E thics and Stewardship 11
Which statement is true about human population growth?
World population has experienced continuous growth since 8000 BC.
The human population doubled between the years 1900 and 1950.
In 1800, there were one billion people on Earth.
The population was 200 million people for most of history.
CONCEPT
H uman Arrival and Expansion
12
Choose the true statement about global food production.
Many different crops are grown around the world, but rice is the most dominant.
Examples of subsistence crops include tea and coffee.
Food production is dependent on suitable land, temperature and precipitation and soil health.
Cash crops include only non-food crops such as tobacco and rubber.
CONCEPT
A griculture Practices
13
Select the misleading graph.
CONCEPT
G raphs in Environmental Science
14
Select the FALSE statement about the benefits and impacts of dams from those listed below.
A dam can create new ecosystems, which increase biodiversity.
A dam can provide hydroelectric power, which is environmentally safer than burning fossil fuels.
A dam can provide a dependable water supply for urban or industrial use.
A dam can provide a means of irrigation to a region with poor or unpredictable rainfall.
CONCEPT
W ater Supply
15
Which of the following is an example of a regenerative agricultural practice?
Sally rotates crops regularly to help prevent pest outbreaks.
Timothy uses natural pesticides to keep his crops healthy.
Sadie uses natural processes to stimulate the formation of new topsoil.
Quinton practices no-till farming to maintain the fertility of the soil.
CONCEPT
A griculture Impacts
16
Several factors contribute to the challenges of protecting endangered species.
Which of the following is NOT a difficulty that environmental scientists face?
There may be a lack of interest from research organizations for species that are not "cute" enough.
Some protection efforts are slowed by lack of funding.
Scientists often raise the alarm too early, which undermines credibility.
Scientists often study a single species rather than an entire ecosystem, so they may miss threats.
CONCEPT
E ndangered Species 17
Which of the following describes an effect of an environmental issue experienced at the local level?
Highway noise and pollution have increased dramatically ever since this section of interstate was built.
Everyone left work for the day after mold was discovered growing on a ceiling tile.
An entire species of deer has become extinct because of overhunting.
Warming temperatures and rising sea levels are affecting many island populations.
CONCEPT
T ime, Scale, and Impact 18
Which of the following is a strategy associated with conservation biology?
Restricting hunting in an area so a population can return to its natural state.
Examining biotic and abiotic factors in a specific environment.
Introducing more females into a threatened population.
Establishing nature preserves with no human interactions.
CONCEPT
C onservation Biology & Restoration Ecology
19
The largest source of global greenhouse gas emissions is electricity and heat production, followed by industry.
Of the remaining sources listed below, which produces the least amount of greenhouse gases?
Forestry
Agriculture
Water and wastewater
Transportation
CONCEPT
C auses of Climate Change
20
Choose the factor below that is likely to have led to the greatest number of mass extinctions.
Asteroids
UV radiation
Earthquakes
Temperature change
CONCEPT
C ontinental Drift and Major Extinctions
21
Select the statement that refers to an exponential population growth model.
This model considers an environment’s biotic and abiotic conditions.
This model of population growth is more realistic.
The slope of the graph in this model is determined by natural resource availability.
The slope of the graph in this model is determined by changes in birth and death rates.
CONCEPT
P opulation Ecology 22
Which of the following does NOT negatively affect groundwater?
Humans are utilizing groundwater to generate electricity.
Development has caused rainwater to drain into sewers instead of into aquifers.
Runoff from household and agricultural chemicals filters into groundwater.
Increased water consumption by humans depletes aquifers.
CONCEPT
W ater Supply
23
According to the one-year calendar model based on the Big Bang theory, life on the planet began in .
December
August
January
September
CONCEPT
E arth's Formation 24
Moss and lichen begin to grow on land revealed by glacial retreat. Over a period of years, these plants are replaced by shrubs and then by taller shrubs.
The ecological process that is occurring is called .
secondary succession
species interaction
primary succession
ecosystem management
CONCEPT
C ommunity Ecology
25
What did the Clean Air Act of 1970 require the Environmental Protection Agency to do?
Name known pollutants and set up programs to monitor their use
Establish ways to increase public awareness of air pollution
List likely dangerous pollutants emitted from stationary and mobile sources
Create limits and regulations for indoor pollution sources
CONCEPT
E fforts to Address Air Pollution
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