apes unit 3 test
As conventional sources of crude oil are depleted, unconventional sources such as oil sands (also known as tar sands) are being utilized. Oils sands contain bitumen, which can be processed into a synthetic crude oil. A region of boreal forest in Alberta, Canada, that covers a deposit of oil sands will be cut and removed during the process of bitumen extraction. If it is estimated that the deposit contains 60 billion barrels of recoverable bitumen. The rate of extraction from the deposit will be approximately 1 million barrels of bitumen per day. Calculate how many years will be needed to fully extract the recoverable volume of bitumen from the oil sands. (select the answer that is closest to the right number) 200 100 265 165
165
How many BTUs were consumed in the United States in 2017 by consumers that used petroleum as a fuel source?
36
Which of the following is a characteristic of nonrenewable energy sources that distinguishes them from renewable energy sources? The construction of power plants that use nonrenewable energy sources is typically more expensive than the construction of those that use renewable energy sources. Nonrenewable energy sources typically require additional new technology in order to be used than renewable energy sources do. Nonrenewable energy sources are typically less harmful to wildlife and ecosystems than renewable energy sources are Nonrenewable energy sources typically take a longer time to replenish than renewable energy sources do.
4
Assuming the above extraction rate, calculate how many days will be needed to extract the recoverable volume of bitumen from the oil sands.
60,000
A home uses five 200-watt lightbulbs for twenty hours per day. Approximately how many kilowatt-hours of electrical energy are consumed in one year by using the lightbulbs? 3,500 kilowatt-hours per year
6500
The combustion of one gallon of automobile fuel produces about 5 pounds of carbon (in CO2). Two autos are making a trip of 500 miles. The first auto gets 20 miles per gallon, and the second gets 50 miles per gallon. Approximately how much less carbon (in CO2) will be produced by the second auto on this trip? 75 pounds of carbon dioxide 50 pounds of carbon dioxide 100 pounds of carbon dioxide 70 pounds of carbon dioxide
75 pounds
At which of the following sites does seafloor spreading result in rifts and possible volcanoes? B A C D
A
The land on a 100-acre farm is equally suited for grazing cattle and growing corn. Of the following ways of distributing land use, which would produce the greatest number of calories of human consumption? Acres for grazing cattle: 50 Acres for growing corn: 50 Acres for grazing cattle: 80 Acres for growing corn: 20 Acres for grazing cattle: 100 Acres for growing corn: 0 Acres for grazing cattle: 20 Acres for growing corn: 80
Acres for grazing cattle: 20 Acres for growing corn: 80
A farm is experiencing extensive crop loss due to high rains causing overly saturated soils. Which of the following approaches would best help the farmer alleviate the problem? Fertilizing the area with manure to eliminate the need for inorganic chemical fertilizers Amending the soil with sand to increase the permeability of the soil Amending the soil with clay to increase the water-holding capacity of the soil Using contour plowing to decrease soil erosion
Amending the soil with sand to increase the permeability of the soil
A farm is experiencing extensive crop loss due to high rains causing overly saturated soils. Which of the following approaches would best help the farmer alleviate the problem? Fertilizing the area with manure to eliminate the need for inorganic chemical fertilizers Using contour plowing to decrease soil erosion Amending the soil with sand to increase the permeability of the soil Amending the soil with clay to increase the water-holding capacity of the soil
Amending the soil with sand to increase the permeability of the soil
If the trend in total water withdrawal represented in the graph continues, which of the following is most likely to happen in the future? Use of groundwater resources will replace surface water resource use. An increased reliance on groundwater resources to meet demand will cause the water table to rise in regions Most countries will switch to desalination as a source of freshwater. Aquifers will be depleted if demand is higher than recharge rate.
Aquifers will be depleted if demand is higher than recharge rate.
Which of the following would be the best location for a wind farm with ten industrial turbines? Scattered throughout a residential neighborhood where strong wind gusts are common
Arranged uniformly on a local farm that has fields and pastureland for dairy and grain production
Area where new crust is being created at a divergent plate boundary. Hard to see it but there are 5 location labeled, A through E on this map. E B C A D
B
At which of the following sites would activity result in volcanoes, island arcs, and mountains? B C A D
B
Geothermal energy is an energy source available at this location because it is located on a large divergent boundary.
B
This area is most susceptible to erosion, leading to increased suspended solids and increased turbidity downstream. C D B A
B
Which of the following best describes an advantage of burning biomass rather than burning fossil fuels in developing countries?
Biomass production is cheaper than fossil fuel extraction, making it more readily available for use.
This is the location of the world's largest hydroelectric dam, with a generating capacity of 22,500 MW.
C
This location is most likely to have thermal pollution as a result of electricity generation. A C B D
C
A farmer notices that his crops grow best in soil that retains water. Which of the following soils is best suited to grow this crop? Sandy loam because it has large amounts of sand and less than 20% clay. Loam because it is about 40% silt and sand. Clay because it has at least 45%clay so it absorbs water very well. Silty clay loam because it has all three soil components.
Clay because it has at least 45%clay so it absorbs water very well.
Which of the following accurately describes a benefit of concentrated animal feeding operations? Concentrated animal feeding operations are efficient and relatively low-cost facilities that help keep consumer costs low. When animals are kept in large concentrations in a small area, the water quality of local waterways is protected from excess runoff. The animals raised in concentrated animal feeding operations are usually grass-fed and therefore less susceptible to disease. Concentrated animal feeding operations produce a large amount of manure, which is then often held in large manure lagoons.
Concentrated animal feeding operations are efficient and relatively low-cost facilities that help keep consumer costs low.
Which of the following is an unintended environmental consequence of aquaculture? Incorrect answer: Decreasing the prevalence of disease in nearby wild fish Contamination of surrounding water by organic waste Meeting an increasing demand for seafood High initial cost of facility
Contamination of surrounding water by organic waste
We Need a New Green Revolution Which of the following statements best identifies the author's assumptions in terms of a new green revolution? Current agricultural practices and strategies need to be evaluated in order to meet the demand for increased food production. The global demand for food has remained constant since the 1940s, and therefore there has been minimal pressure to change agricultural practices. Most current farming practices are eliminating mechanization and increasing profits. New advances in agricultural technology will need government regulations in order to become effective for large-scale farming operations.
Current agricultural practices and strategies need to be evaluated in order to meet the demand for increased food production.
This area has low water-flow velocities because flowing water forms a reservoir that can be used for hydroelectric power generation or recreation.
D
This area is most susceptible to the collection of sediment and toxins. A D C B
D
Which of the following is the primary environmental problem associated with the use of nuclear power to generate electricity? Production of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide Disposal of radioactive waste Production of acid rain Depletion of the ozone layer Radon leaking into buildings
Disposal of radioactive waste
The location where one tectonic plate is being forced beneath another, creating a volcanic arc. B E C D A
E
Which of the following is the most valid inference regarding electricity production, based on the graph above? Electricity production from coal began to decrease in 2008 because of the increasing use of natural gas and renewable energy. The use of nuclear energy increased from 1970 to 2010 because of shortages in coal supplies. The use of nuclear energy increased from 1970 to 2010 because of the low cost of constructing nuclear power plants. Electricity production from coal began to decrease in 2008 because of shortages in coal supplies. Renewable energy has not increased as much as nuclear energy has since 1970 because of federal laws restricting construction of wind farms.
Electricity production from coal began to decrease in 2008 because of the increasing use of natural gas and renewable energy.
Which of the following methods of agricultural irrigation results in the loss of the most amount of water by evaporation? Drip irrigation Flood irrigation LEPA Conventional center-pivot irrigation
Flood irrigation
Which of the following best describes an environmental problem associated with hydrologic fracturing, or fracking?
Fracking fluids can escape from the drill hole and contaminate surface water and groundwater.
Which of the following best describes an environmental problem associated with hydrologic fracturing, or fracking? Fracking has led to an increase in the production of oil and natural gas, lowering energy prices. Fracking fluids can escape from the drill hole and contaminate surface water and groundwater The products of fracking release more carbon dioxide and sulfur compounds into the atmosphere than other fossil fuels. Fractures in the shale will close up once the fracking fluid is removed unless fine particles, like sand, are introduced to hold them open.
Fracking fluids can escape from the drill hole and contaminate surface water and groundwater.
Which of the following accurately describes a fuel cell vehicle?
Fuel cell vehicles use hydrogen to generate electricity that runs the motor.
Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with the genetic modification of crops? Genetically modified crops have a shorter shelf life and are more difficult to transport long distances. Genetically modified crops have a decreased resistance to drought. Genetically modifications can decrease the genetic diversity of crop species Genetic modifications decrease nutritional content in foods.
Genetically modifications can decrease the genetic diversity of crop species
Which of the following best describes a disadvantage of geothermal energy production?
Geothermal energy implementation in homes and businesses has a high upfront cost, and electricity is needed to operate pumps.
Based on the data in the graph, which of the following proposed solutions would have the greatest effect on reducing global water withdrawals? A coordinated public information campaign in rural areas about household water conservation. Tax incentives for industries that reuse at least 10% of the water they withdraw for industrial processes Government grants to assist farmers with the up-front installation costs of drip irrigation systems. An increase in the use of agricultural water to increase crop production in arid areas.
Government grants to assist farmers with the up-front installation costs of drip irrigation systems.
Economic benefits of building large dams include which of the following? I. Storage of water for agriculture and domestic use II. Controlling floods upstream III. Production of renewable energy I. and III. only II. only I. only I., II., and III. II. and III. only
I. and III. only
Switching from customary large-scale agricultural practices to which of the following is most likely to reduce the exposure of farmworkers and nearby residents to toxic chemicals? Contour plowing Crop dusting (with pesticides) No-till cultivation Integrated pest management
Integrated pest management
Which of the following is true of the Ogallala Aquifer? It underlies eastern Quebec and is a limited source of freshwater. It underlies the African Serengeti and supplies millions of people with freshwater. It underlies central Florida and is contaminated by pesticide and fertilizer runoff from farms. It underlies the Argentine Pampas and is underutilized as a source of water. It underlies the United States High Plains and is being depleted by overuse.
It underlies the United States High Plains and is being depleted by overuse.
Some automobiles in the United States are fueled by natural gas. What is the primary environmental advantage of natural gas relative to gasoline as a transportation fuel? The United States has 60% of the world's proven natural gas reserves. Natural gas is a renewable resource that is usually produced from corn and other agricultural products. There is an extensive retail distribution network for natural gas so that natural gas is available at most gas stations. When natural gas is burned in an automobile engine, the only emission product is water vapor. Natural gas combustion emits fewer pollutants.
Natural gas combustion emits fewer pollutants.
Which of the following best describes a benefit of increasing the number of offshore wind farms rather than onshore wind farms?
Offshore winds farms will produce up to three times as much electricity as wind farms on land because of increased wind speeds offshore.
There are various stages in the formation of coal as heat and pressure are increased and moisture content is decreased. These stages, in order, are bituminous, peat, lignite, anthracite peat, lignite, anthracite, bituminous peat, lignite, bituminous, anthracite anthracite, bituminous, peat, lignite
PLBA
Which of the following statements is best supported by the data shown in the graph?
PV panels that can track the Sun and are constantly moving to always directly face the Sun produce the most electricity daily and annually.
Which of the following techniques is a realistic solution for farmers to decrease the amount of fertilizer and sediment runoff into aquatic ecosystems? Applying manure immediately before precipitation occurs Switching from drip irrigation to irrigation by flooding the fields Using integrated pest management Practicing crop rotation
Practicing crop rotation
Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable energy sources that distinguishes them from nonrenewable energy sources? Renewable energy sources typically take a longer time to replenish than nonrenewable energy sources do. Nonrenewable energy sources include wind and solar energy. The construction of power plants that use renewable energy sources is typically more expensive than the construction of those that use nonrenewable energy sources. Renewable energy sources are typically less harmful to wildlife and ecosystems than nonrenewable energy sources are.
Renewable energy sources are typically less harmful to wildlife and ecosystems than nonrenewable energy sources are.
Which of the following is a way for the government to encourage efficient energy use? Raising the speed limit from 55 to 70 miles per hour Limiting the development of public transportation systems Requiring higher fuel economy standards for new cars Removing all taxes from gasoline at the fuel pump Implementing government subsidies to keep gasoline prices low
Requiring higher fuel economy standards for new cars
Which of the following is most likely to increase both the nutrient levels and the bacterial content of lake water? Percolation of the water through soil to groundwater Runoff from a nearby hog farm Increased aeration of the lake water Thermal pollution from a nearby power plant
Runoff from a nearby hog farm
The excessive pumping of groundwater from wells can influence the water levels below ground. Which of the following is more likely to occur in aquifers in coastal areas than in aquifers in other regions? An increased rate of recharge from precipitation Upward movement of the water table The formation of a cone of depression Saltwater intrusion into the aquifers
Saltwater intrusion into the aquifers
Corn is a crop that grows best in soil that drains well. Which of the following soils is best suited to grow corn? Silty clay loam because it has all three soil components. Sandy loam because it has large amounts of sand and less than 20% clay. Clay because it has at least 45%clay so it absorbs water very well. Silt loam because it is about 80% silt and has low amounts of sand.
Sandy loam because it has large amounts of sand and less than 20% clay.
Based on the data, which of the following policies would most likely make the greatest reduction in the ecological footprint for all of the cities shown in the graph? Offering tax incentives to individuals who recycle clothing and home goods Increasing the cost to use public transportation Setting higher fuel efficiency standards for vehicles
Setting higher fuel efficiency standards for vehicles
A farmer observes that increasingly higher concentrations of a particular pesticide have been required each year over the past ten years to achieve the same level of effectiveness on a specific insect pest. Which of the following best helps explain the observation? Only the most aggressive and territorial insects survive and reproduce. Some individual insects are more likely than others to survive and reproduce due to their inherited traits. Some individual insects produce many offspring, and thus their offspring live longer. Some individual insects live longer than others and pass on traits acquired during their lives.
Some individual insects are more likely than others to survive and reproduce due to their inherited traits.
Which of the following claims is best supported by the data in the graph?
Switching from raising beef on pastures to raising beef in feedlots decreases the total energy consumption and the rate of soil erosion as a result of an increase in vegetation in feedlots.
Which of the following describes an environmental problem that can result from the combustion of fossil fuels to generate electricity? The combustion of fossil fuels can heat water to convert the water into steam to turn turbines that are connected to electrical generators. A chemical reaction occurs between the fossil fuel and oxygen to produce energy for the generation of electricity. Carbon dioxide is a product of the combustion fossil fuels, and it can lead to global climate change when released into the atmosphere. Combustion reactions using fossil fuels require more energy than they produce and are therefore very inefficient.
The combustion of fossil fuels can heat water to convert the water into steam to turn turbines that are connected to electrical generators.
Which of the following statements correctly explains the role of fossil fuels in the production of energy? The steam released from the combustion of fossil fuels turns a generator, which then powers a turbine. The combustion of fossil fuels heats water to produce steam, which then turns a turbine. The heat released from burning fossil fuels rises and turns a turbine, which then releases carbon dioxide. Steam produced from a turbine ignites the fossil fuels, which then powers the generator.
The combustion of fossil fuels heats water to produce steam, which then turns a turbine.
Which of the following is the most likely unintended consequence of using pesticides in agriculture? The continual use of pesticides can lead to an increase in soil biodiversity from increased soil quality. Pesticides increase the amount of vegetation available for cattle in free range grazing, which causes the cattle to graze over a larger land area. The continual use of pesticides can cause organisms to build a resistance through genetic mutation that then requires more or stronger pesticides. Pesticides can contaminate water sources near agricultural areas causing an increase in primary productivity that leads to eutrophication.
The continual use of pesticides can cause organisms to build a resistance through genetic mutation that then requires more or stronger pesticides.
Biological controls are frequently used to replace persistent chemical pesticides. Which of the following represents the greatest potential risk of using biological controls? Repeated applications or introductions are required to eliminate the pest population. Residual pesticides in the environment kill the control agent before it can eradicate the pest. The control agent attacks not only its intended target but also beneficial species. The control agent mutates and is no longer an effective control agent.
The control agent attacks not only its intended target but also beneficial species.
Students want to determine the impact of soil erosion from the development of new housing. What are the students measuring in order to see the effects of development and erosion on water quality? The tract of land that was clear-cut for the housing development The flow rate of the river from north to south A tract of land in a heavily forested area outside of town The density of a species of algae growing along the bottom of the river
The density of a species of algae growing along the bottom of the river
Which of the following describes a fundamental characteristic of the green revolution in food resources? The addition of calorie, fat, and fiber percentage to the information provided on food package labels The development of new strains of crops with higher yields Deforestation to provide field crops with increased sunlight for photosynthesis The application of higher levels of organic fertilizers to increase rice production
The development of new strains of crops with higher yields
Which of the following describes a fundamental characteristic of the green revolution in food resources? The development of new strains of crops with higher yields The application of higher levels of organic fertilizers to increase rice production The addition of calorie, fat, and fiber percentage to the information provided on food package labels Deforestation to provide field crops with increased sunlight for photosynthesis
The development of new strains of crops with higher yields
Which of the following best describes how the use of hydrogen fuel negatively impacts the environment?
The energy needed to produce the hydrogen fuel may come from fossil fuels, whose use contributes to ocean acidification and global climate change.
A massive bluegill fish kill was observed in a lake near a power plant during the winter months. It was determined that the plant was releasing large amounts of hot water into the lake. Which of the following explains what likely caused the death of so many bluegills in the lake? The influx of warmer water caused a decrease in dissolved oxygen levels, which led to increased physiological stress in the bluegill population. Rates of organic matter decomposition increased, which lead to an increase in dissolved oxygen and increased bacteria levels. Photosynthetic output of aquatic plants decreased because of the higher temperature, which lowered the amount of carbon dioxide available for bluegills to carry out cellular respiration. The increased water temperature caused dissolved oxygen levels to increase, leading to greater metabolic activity of catfish, which outcompeted the bluegill fish for resources.
The influx of warmer water caused a decrease in dissolved oxygen levels, which led to increased physiological stress in the bluegill population.
Which of the following statements best describes the boundary between the two tectonic plates seen in the map? The map illustrates a convergent boundary, where tectonic plates collide, and the North American Plate is sliding under the Pacific Plate. The map illustrates a transform boundary, where tectonic plates slide past each other as the Pacific Plate moves northwest and the North American Plate moves southeast. The map illustrates a subduction zone at the boundary, leading to the formation of long chains of volcanoes. The map illustrates a divergent boundary, where two tectonic plates are moving away from each other, creating a rift valley.
The map illustrates a transform boundary, where tectonic plates slide past each other as the Pacific Plate moves northwest and the North American Plate moves southeast.
Which of the following would be the best measure to use to determine the effectiveness of the rain gardens in reducing the impact of urban runoff?
The speed and volume of the water exiting the gardens
Which of the following statements best explains the relationship between glyphosate use (an ingredient in the herbicide, Roundup) and glyphosate-resistant weeds? Decreased use of glyphosate herbicides kills more weeds and thus leads to higher crop yields. The use of glyphosate has been selected for herbicide resistance in weed populations. The use of glyphosate herbicides has decreased because it has been shown to be ineffective in killing weeds. The use of glyphosate herbicides is not connected to an increase in herbicide resistant weeds.
The use of glyphosate has been selected for herbicide resistance in weed populations.
Which of the following best describes the process known as "mountaintop removal"? The use of trees planted at high elevations to eliminate carbon dioxide from the atmosphere The reduction of glacial ice resulting from increased global temperatures The use of heavy equipment to move overburden downhill during the mining of coal The shearing away of undersea mountain peaks to improve shipping lanes
The use of heavy equipment to move overburden downhill during the mining of coal
Which of the following negative consequences is most often associated with using biomass for energy production?
Using biomass for energy production requires long-term storage for radioactive waste.
Which of the following practices is consistent with the production of organic crops according to the United States Department of Agriculture? Using strychnine to prevent buildup of aphid populations in field crops Using sodium nitrate as a fertilizer on green, leafy vegetables Using chemicals known as pheromones to disrupt insect mating cycles Using sewage sludge to improve the fertility and structure of soil
Using chemicals known as pheromones to disrupt insect mating cycles
Which of the following describes an environment where large amounts of oil could form millions of years in the future? Incorrect answer: A volcanic island located along the mid-ocean ridge A large glacier in a mountainous area An area of sand dunes in a desert A river delta in a forested region
a river delta in a forested region
In the majority of less developed countries, the major source of energy for domestic use is which of the following?
biomass
Wind power turns kinetic energy of wind into:
both mechanical and electrical
Which of the following is considered biomass fuel?
cardboard
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that is produced by domestic livestock? SO2 NO2 Correct answer: CH4
ch4
An advantage of using natural gas, rather than oil, as a fuel is that natural gas is safer to store because it is a gas more abundant because it is a by-product of photosynthesis cleaner because it burns more completely less of a contributor to global warming because it does not release CO2 when it burns
cleaner because it burns more completely
The hog-farming industry maintains production levels to satisfy the demand for pork. Which of the following methods of meat production would provide the most likely explanation for the information represented in the graph above?
concentrated animal feeding operations
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is the pumping of highly pressurized water with a mixture of sand and chemicals into boreholes to supersaturate the rock with the fracking fluid, which scrubs gas and oil from the rock by abrasion reopen old mine shafts, from which gas and oil can be collected pulverize the rock in order to let gas and oil rise through the soil horizons create seismic movement and artificial earthquakes in order to liberate gas and oil create cracks within the rock in order to provide pathways for the release of gas and oil
create cracks within the rock in order to provide pathways for the release of gas and oil
One solution for reducing the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide would be to increase the rate of removal of tropical rain forests decrease the production of chlorofluorocarbons decrease the use of fossil fuels increase oceanic temperatures to enhance carbon dioxide uptake
decrease the use of fossil fuels
Which of the following methods of agricultural irrigation results in the loss of the least amount of water by evaporation? Flood irrigation Conventional center-pivot irrigation Drip irrigation Gravity-flow irrigation
drip irrigation
Overgrazing of grasslands can lead to reduced range quality. Which is one of the major effects of overgrazing? higher fire potential erosion ammonification higher primary productivity
erosion
Overgrazing of grasslands can lead to reduced range quality. Which is one of the major effects of overgrazing? higher primary productivity ammonification erosion higher fire potential
erosion
Excess phosphate in waterways comes from... (check all that apply) volcanoes fertilizer in agricultural runoff car emissions sewage animal waste from feedlots
fertilizer in agricultural runoff sewage animal waste from feedlots
Which of the following could increase depletion time? (check all that apply) finding more mine, use, throw away finding a substitute reuse higher prices recycling
finding more mine, use, throw away finding a substitute reuse higher prices recycling
Based on the diagram, which processes would provide the energy used to generate electricity at the power plant? Absorption of incoming solar radiation Combustion of fossil fuels Fission in radioactive fuel Fusion of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei
fission in radioactive fuel
Which of the following methods of agricultural irrigation results in the loss of the most amount of water by evaporation?
flood irrigation
This type of energy utilizes heat that is stored beneath Earth's surface to heat water and produce steam.
geothermal
Vegetarianism is often cited as a partial solution to the growing problem of deforestation and other types of habitat destruction as the human population continues to grow. The reason for this is more people can be fed using less agricultural land because vegetarians eat at a lower trophic level vegetarians consume fewer calories per person and therefore require fewer acres of farmland vegetarians are healthier due to a lack of animal fat in their diets vegetarian diets often recommend consuming large amounts of tree nuts as a source of protein, which preserves forest habitats
more people can be fed using less agricultural land because vegetarians eat at a lower trophic level
When drilling for oil, the first layer you will encounter is made up of ... natural gas (methane) magma ancient ocean water oil
natural gas (methane)
Scientists are looking for new locations to generate electricity using geothermal energy. Which of the following locations would be the best choice for a geothermal energy generating plant?
near tectonic plates
Scientists are looking for new locations to generate electricity using geothermal energy. Which of the following locations would be the best choice for a geothermal energy generating plant? Near the equator Near warm ocean currents Near tectonic plate boundaries Near fossil fuel resources
near tectonic plates boundaries
Which of the following are the main 2 ingredients in synthetic fertilizers? nickel cadmium sodium nitrogen phosphorous
nitrogen phosphorous
Which of the following is likely to minimize soil erosion? High-yield crops Herbicide use Deforestation No-till agriculture
no till agriculture
A meltdown in which of the following structures at a nuclear power plant, such as Chernobyl, would most likely lead to the accidental release of radiation? turbine generator cooling tower reactor core
reactor core
Which of the following strategies could be used to reduce soil erosion during surface mining of coal? Replanting vegetation. Increasing the use of open pit mining. Adding air filtration systems Removing only low-grade ores.
replanting vegetation
Buildings designed to partially heat rooms by passive solar heating rely on
solar collectors to warm water that is pumped into the room
What causes acid drainage from coal tailings? mercury oxygen sulfur hydrogen
sulfur
The farming of fish such as salmon at aquaculture facilities poses a threat to marine ecosystems because farm-raised salmon often pass on toxic chemicals such as mercury to eagles and other fish-eating birds fewer wild fish will be harvested for human consumption invasive plant species common in aquaculture facilities can spread to nearby waters the farmed fish can escape and outcompete wild fish for food and territory
the farmed fish can escape and outcompete wild fish for food and territory
An insect population in an agricultural field is affected by monthly applications of a pesticide. A likely cause of the overall increase in the insect population over time is an increase in the population of insect predators a decrease in the moisture content of the soil the survival of increasing numbers of resistant insects an increase in average temperature over the summer
the survival of increasing numbers of resistant insects
Compared to a coal-fired power plant that produces the same amount of energy, a nuclear power plant generates more thermal pollution
thermal pollution
Which of the following is the most practical solution to maximizing energy production at wind farms while minimizing the risk to wildlife?
turn off turbines
Which of the following gases is released from the structure labeled C in the diagram? carbon dioxide methane radon-222 water vapor
water vapor