APES BIG TEST
Open oceans produce the largest share of earth's biomass because the net primary productivity of the oceans is
low, but the large expanse of the oceans support enormous numbers of producers such as phytoplankton
Major anthropogenic sources of nitrogen pollution include commercial fertilizers, vehicle exhaust, industrial air pollution and
Discharge of sewage to surface waters
Eutrophication results in the death of trout and other fish as a result of
Toxic pH levels in the water
Area where new crust is being created a divergent plate boundary
Between Canada and Europe
Large quantities of methane hydrates are located in this region and if released will contribute significantly to global climate change
Alaska
This region of the world is currently experiencing the largest average annual temperature increase because of anthropogenic climate change
Alaska
Which of the following is the most valid inference regarding electricity production?
Electricity production from coal began to decrease in 2008 because of the increasing use of natural gas and renewable energy
Anthropogenic water vapor does not contribute significantly to global warming because water vapor
Has a short resident time in atmosphere
Which environment is characterized by the highest diversity of tree species?
High precipitation, high temperatures
Area that exhibits a growing nonvolcanic mountain chain due to uplift
Himalayas
Which of the following describes a potential human health effect most likely to be associated with a thermal inversion?
Increase in respiratory irritation due to increased levels of fine airborne particulates
Which of the following is true of the Ogallala Aquifer?
It underlies the United States high plains and is being depleted by overuse
Was once widely used in the United States as a gasoline additive
Lead
The presence of which of the following in soil is most likely to neutralize acid rain
Limestone (calcium carbonate)
Which of the following best explains the pattern in NO concentration?
NO is produced by rush-hour traffic and is quickly oxidized in the atmosphere
Area that exhibits island arcs
Polynesia
A gaseous decay product of uranium that is found in rocks
Radon
Fragmentation of tropical forests due to human activities is leading to a significant loss of biodiversity in this area
South of South America
Which of the following is considered an advantage of using nuclear power to generate electricity?
There is no CO2 emitted from the nuclear reaction
Which of the following will be the greatest impact of the development on the local water supply?
There will be less recharge of groundwater
Which of the following is true about the clean air act amendments of 1990?
They allowed power parents to buy and sell SO2 pollution allowances
Damaging tornadoes occur most frequently in this area
United States
An important step homeowners can take to protect water quality is
Use rain barrels to reduce the flow of storm water into the creek
Which of the following is the best example of tragedy of the commons
Water pollution from oil rigs concentrated in the Gulf of Mexico
