APES Final
Vernon 1 gallon of gasoline releases 20 pounds of CO2 a person drives another person drives miles per gallon what's the few were pounds
20,000
A family of five recently replaced it's 5 gallon per minute shower heads with water saving 2 gallon per minute shower heads each member of the family averages eight minutes in the shower per day and I 30 day. How many fewer gallons of water will the family use with the new shower head
3600
What is the percentage of carbon dioxide increase
38
Which of the following components is not involved in the depletion of strategic stratospheric ozone
Carbon dioxide
Has an affinity for hemoglobin
Carbon monoxide
Which of the following is a primary air pollutant produced from
Carbon monoxide
Catalectic converter's reduce what pollutant and cards Aust
Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons
A greenhouse gas that is exclusively anthropogenic
Ccl2f2
Which of the following substances is released by CFCs and catalyzes a chain reaction that breaks down oh zone
Chlorine
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas only from human sources
Chlorofluorocarbons
Sets and national goal of fishable and swimmable quality for all surface water in the US
Clean water act 1985
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
Particles can be removed by smoke test ask
Electrostatic precipitator's
Inorganic chemicals
Example acids salts metals sources industrial effluence household cleansers and run off
Thermal
Example heat Sources power plants and industrial cooling
Oxygen demanding wastes
Examples animal manure and plant residuals Sources sewage agricultural runoff papermills and food processing
Infectious agents
Examples bacteria viruses and parasites Sources human and animal Excreta
Plant nutrients
Examples nitrates and phosphates and ammonium sources agricultural and urban fertilizers sewage and manure
Organic chemicals
Examples pesticides plastics detergent oil gasoline sources industrial household and farm use
Sediment
Examples soil and silt Sources land erosion
Radioactive materials production, natural sources
Examples uranium Radion iodine sources mining and processing of ors power plants and weapons
A water molecule typically lives in the ocean for about three years
False
Aquifers and the water table are the same thing
False
Human water has been increasing at about the same rate as human population
False
Oceans absorbent store heat when currents read distribute heat and light and energy of water vapor which causes extreme temperature fluctuations
False
Valleys act is cloud formers and rain catchers
False
Established uniform nationwide controls for each category of major polluting industries
Federal water pollution control act 1972
The largest carbon pool is found in?
Fossil fuels
90% of the fresh water in the world is located
Glaciers ice and snow
Includes aquifers and is the second largest reservoir in the world
Groundwater
The most abundant non-anthropogenic greenhouse gas
H2O
Anthropogenic water vapor does not contribute significantly to global warming because water vapor
Has a short resident time in atmosphere
Water vapor is a greenhouse gas water vapor does not significantly Kennett contribute to global warming because
Has a short residue wants time in the atmosphere
Which environment is characterized by the highest diversity of tree species?
High precipitation, high temperatures
Recent studies have that small particles are bad for you what Lankes health effects to sources of particles
High rates of respiratory disease from power plants in missions
Area that exhibits a growing nonvolcanic mountain chain due to uplift
Himalayas
The release of large amounts of sewage and other organic waste into a river would most likely result in a sharp
Increase in biological oxygen demand
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 scenarios is not likely to result from an increase temperatures in the Arctic
Increased melting of sea ice decreases the sea level and leads to Farmor arable land area that can be formed
Which of the following describes a potential human health affect most likely to be associated with thermal inversion
Increasing respiratory irritation due to increased level of fine airborne particles
Which of the following best illustrates a mitigation approach to climate change
Increasing the proportion of commercial energy that is produced by wind farms
Which of the following best describes the mechanism of the greenhouse effect in earths atmosphere
Infrared radiation from earth surface is absorbency I gases in the atmosphere
Scientist of representatives from 130 countries review evidence and cause-and-effect of human caused climate change
Intergovernmental panel on climate chanhe
What's true of the clean air act
It established a truck cap and trade program of sulfur dioxide and 90
Although ozone in the stratosphere has been decreasing in recent years oh zone near earth surface is on the increase this owes or near the surface is undesirable because
It is a strong accident and the respiratory irritant
Which of the following is true of the Ogallala aquifer
It underlies the United States High Plains and is being depleted by overuse
Which of the following is true of the Ogallala Aquifer?
It underlies the United States high plains and is being depleted by overuse
Treaty that sets limits for individual nations to stabilize greenhouse gas omissions to reduce the threats of global warming
Kyoto protocol
Succession will eventually fell these with sediment
Lakes and ponds
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)
Calls for an end to all ocean disposal of industrial waste toxic tank washing affluence and plastic trash
London dumping convention 1990
Regulates ocean dumping and establish sanctuaries for protection of endangered marine species
Marine protection research and sanctuaries act
Which of the following is a positive feedback associated with climate change
Melting Arctic sea ice
Flammable produced by landfills
Methane
Which of the following processes is also known as ammonification?
Mineralization
Many environmentalist consider Egypt's aswan high dam on the Nile river to be an ecological disaster which of the following is the best evidence to support this viewpoint
Most of the nutrient rich sell that the Nile annually deposited downstream is now deposited behind the dam
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
The most abundant gas in the
Nitrogen
Which one of the following is fixed from the atmosphere by bacteria?
Nitrogen
Which of the following is a common component of chemical smog and is reddish brown with an odor
Nitrogen dioxide
Atmospheric decomposition
Nonpoint
Construction sites
Nonpoint
Lawns and gardens
Nonpoint
Roads
Nonpoint
Contains over 90% of all liquid water in the world
Oceans
Which of the following has most directly resulted in increased skin cancer
Ozone depletion in the stratosphere
In August 2014 residents of several Ohio cities that use Lake airy as drinking water source or war not to drink tap water because of the presence of toxins released by blue green algae which of the following is most likely the cause of recent algae blooms of blue green algae in Lake Erie
Phosphorus contained an agricultural runoff
Factories
Point
Oil wells
Point
Power plants
Point
Underground coal mines
Point
Area that exhibits island arcs
Polynesia
A gaseous decay product of uranium that is found in rocks
Radon
Implicated in 15% of lung cancer cases
Radon
Which of the following actions would be most effective in decreasing acid
Reducing use of fossil feels
Regulates the storage shipping processing and disposal of hazardous waste and sets limits on the soaring of toxic chemicals
Resource conservation and recovery act 1976
Eventually sends water to the sea
Rivers and streams
Which of the following is most likely to increase both the nutrient levels and the bacterial content of lake water
Run off from a nearby hog farm
Requires a minimum safety standard for every community water supply
Safe drinking act 1974
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
In models of global warming the most important factor contributing to an increase in C level is
Thermal expansion of the oceans
The hydrolic cycle naturally cleanses the environment and renews water supplies
True
Damaging tornadoes occur most frequently in this area
United States
Federal law that authorize EPA to establish and a AQS
Us clean air act
An important step homeowners can take to protect water quality is
Use rain barrels to reduce the flow of storm water into the creek
Damaging tornadoes occur most frequently in this area. a) mid-western United States b) the western African coast c) northern Africa d) Alaska e) the middle east
a
The "lesson" of Easter Island was that a) conservation of resources is always necessary for sustainable societies b) we never comprehend resource issues until the resource is gone c) political and government support are required to ensure sustainable societies d) economics is an important facilitator of sustainable societies
a
The ____________________ ______________________ of _____________________ states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but can change in quality during chemical reactions. a) the first law of thermodynamics b) the second law of thermodynamics c) the law of conservation of energy
a
The ability of water molecules to stick to other surfaces is known as a) adhesion b) cohesion c) surface tension
a
The third layer of the Earth's crust is the __________________________. a) mantle b) inner core c) crust d) outer core e) upper mantle
a
There are two major types of energy. ______________________ ______________________ is known as the energy of position. a) potential energy b) kinetic energy
a
Which of the following element's cycles includes long-term storage in rocks and a short storage time in the atmosphere? a) sulfur b) carbon c) nitrogen d) calcium e) uranium
a
__________________ is a species with a narrow niche, which can only live in a certain habitat. a) specialist species b) keystone species c) native species d) alien species e) indicator species
a
___________________ defines as that which takes up space and has mass. a) matter b) solids c) figures d) stuff
a
___________________ is a leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. a) radon b) mercury c) lead d) copper e) iron
a
___________________ is known as the tendency of an ecosystem to maintain its overall structure. a) inertia b) disturbance c) primary succession d) secondary succession e) tolerance
a
_____________________ _____________________ is the interdisciplinary study of how the natural world works, how our environment affects us, and how we affect our environment --all using scientific methods to understand and solve environmental problems a) environmental science b) environmental studies c) atmospheric studies d) climate sciences
a
______________________ ______________________ are often long-lasting, resistant to chemical breakdown, and play a large role in our manufactured products. a) synthetic polymers b) hydro carbons c) petroleum products
a
______________________ ______________________, always composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms, are essential to all living things. a) organic compounds b) inorganic compounds c) ionic compounds
a
______________________ is a gaseous decay product of uranium that is found in rocks. a) radon b) mercury c) lead d) copper e) iron
a
______________________ is the capacity to accomplish work and change position, physical composition, or the temperature of matter. a) energy b) heat c) work
a
__________________________ or __________________________ __________________________ make organic compounds by converting light energy from the sun into chemical energy. a) autotrophs, primary producers b) heterotrophs, primary producers c) autotrophs, secondary producers d) heterotrophs, secondary producers
a
succulents are located in:
africa
permafrost is located in:
alaska
In a scientific experiment, the variable (s) which is/are manipulated is/are a) the control b) the independent variable c) the dependent variable d) both the independent and dependent variables
b
Organisms at each __________________________ __________________________ use most of the food energy for this own life needs. For example, building new tissue, movement, and essential chemical reactions. a) geothermal energy b) trophic level c) energy transfer
b
The ___________________ of ___________________ of ___________________states that matter can not be created nor destroyed, but can be transformed into new substances. a) the law of conservation of mass b) the law of conservation of matter c) the first law of thermodynamics d) the law of gravity
b
The _____________________ _____________________ of _____________________ states that energy will always change from a more ordered state to a less ordered state, degrading in quality and increasing in entropy. a) the first law of thermodynamics b) the second law of thermodynamics c) the law of conservation of energy
b
The ability of water molecules to stick to each other is known as a) adhesion b) cohesion c) surface tension
b
The aurora borealis occurs in which of the following parts of the atmosphere? a) troposphere b) thermosphere c) mesosphere d) hydrosphere e) stratosphere
b
The fifth layer of the Earth's crust is the __________________________. a) mantle b) inner core c) crust d) outer core e) upper mantle
b
There are two major types of energy. ______________________ ______________________ is known as the energy of motion. a) potential energy b) kinetic energy
b
When two species live in the same habitat and use exactly the same resources, which of the following will probably occur? a) the two species can live together indefinitely b) one of the species will eventually die c) one of the species will evolve into a parasite d) the two species do not interact e) this competition does not occur in nature
b
________________ poses a healthy risk to humans who eat large quantities of marine fish such as swordfish and tuna. a) radon b) mercury c) lead d) copper e) iron
b
__________________ is an event that will instigate the process of succession. a) inertia b) disturbance c) primary succession d) secondary succession e) tolerance
b
_____________________ _____________________ _____________________ is the ratio of useful output of energy to the amount needed for input. a) energy returned on input b) energy conversion efficiency c) energy transfer flow
b
_____________________ is a species that play a pivotal role in the habitat. a) specialist species b) keystone species c) native species d) alien species e) indicator species
b
______________________ define as organic compounds consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms. a) hydrogen compounds b) hydrocarbons c) petroleum products d) natural gas
b
__________________________ __________________________ is the process by which most organisms release the chemical energy of sugars to provide energy for the cellular activities of both plants and animals. a) photosynthesis processes b) cellular respiration c) geothermal energy
b
__________________________ is the process by which autotrophs/primary producers make organic compounds by converting light energy from the sun into chemical energy. a) cellular respiration b) photosynthesis c) geothermal energy
b
A seismograph active area encircling the Pacific Ocean is commonly knowna s the a) intercoastal region b) estuary c) ring of fire d) subduction zone
c
A well designed and well controlled experiment includes a) a testable hypothesis, one independent variable, replicates, and a quantifiable dependent variable b) a testable hypothesis, several independent variables, one replicate, and a quantifiable dependent variable c) a testable hypothesis, one independent variable, replicates, and several quantifiable dependent variables d) a testable hypothesis, a quantifiable independent variable, one replicate, and a qualitative dependent variable
c
In terms of ecosystem services, the sustainably managed ecosystems would a) provide enhanced and restored services over unaltered natural ecosystems b) provide somewhat diminished or damaged services c) provide more and more valuable services than converted ecosystems d) have services that are different from but of equal value to those of converted ecosystems
c
Several of the least expensive ways to achieve a sustainable lifestyle would include a) employing an energy audit and personal divestment from fossil fuel corporations b) recycling, water conservation, and purchasing carbon offsets c) employing water conservation, recycling, bicycling, and eating local produce d) using only renewable energy sources, recycling, and eating local produce
c
Structures given a LEED platinum ranking are a) inefficient and need to be renovated and upgraded to meet green standards b) especially high in heavy metal content c) exemplary in sustainable design, especially energy efficiency d) constructed to function sustainability without electricity from fossil fuels
c
Synthetic polymers are also known as a) oil b) petroleum products c) plastics
c
The _____________________ is a complex entity of all living and nonliving things, including, in its broadest sense, the structures, urban centers and other living spaces created by humans in the built environment. a) ecosystem b) biosphere c) environment d) community
c
The changing radiation emitted by radioisotopes is called ______________________ ______________________. a) unsafe radiation b) infrared radiation c) ionizing radiation d) UV radiation
c
The current world population is estimated to be closest to a) 3 billion b) 5 billion c) 7 billion d) 10 billion
c
The first layer of the Earth's crust is the __________________________. a) mantle b) inner core c) crust d) outer core e) upper mantle
c
The relationship between a tick and a bird is best described as which of the following? a) commensalism b) mutualism c) parasitism d) neutralism e) competition
c
Which of the following describes the direction of the flow of energy in a food chain? a) from parasite to host b) from predator to prey c) from prey to predator d) from one mutual to another
c
_______________ is known as when a community starts from bare rock. a) inertia b) disturbance c) primary succession d) secondary succession e) tolerance
c
__________________ is the species that normally live and thrive in a habitat. a) specialist species b) keystone species c) native species d) alien species e) indicator species
c
_____________________ was once widely used in the United States as a gasoline additive. a) radon b) mercury c) lead d) copper e) iron
c
______________________ are atoms of the same element with a differing number of neutrons and mass. a) ions b) compounds c) isotopes d) elements
c
______________________ are charged atoms. a) elements b) polar molecules c) ions d) isotopes
c
______________________ are important to environmental science because they are the primary constituents of fossil fuels and all petroleum products. a) lipids b) gas particles c) hydrocarbons
c
______________________ change chemical identity as they shed subatomic particles, emitting radiation and decaying at a rate determined by their half-life. a) ions b) isotopes c) radioisotopes d) radioactive waste
c
______________________ play key roles as energy sources and are the building blocks of living organisms. a) micromolecules b) compounds c) macromolecules d) proteins
c
A controlled scientific experiment a) often involves manipulating as many variables as possible in order to determine the factual basis of the relationship studied b) preferably involves the collection of quantitative data over qualitative data c) is always designed to generate new scientific hypotheses and advance science d) is an activity designed to test the validity of a hypothesis
d
Ecosystem services a) contribute to keeping ecosystems economically productive b) are required to re-balance natural systems that we have disturbed c) are focused on providing humans with the essential life services d) are economically valuable services provided by natural systems
d
Large herds of grazing mammals are most likely to be located in a a) rain forest b) estuary c) coniferous forest d) grasslands e) desert
d
Large quantities of methane hydrates are located in this region and if released will contribute significantly to global climate change. a) mid-western United States b) the western African coast c) northern Africa d) Alaska e) the middle east
d
Modern understanding of sustainable development hold that sustainability occurs when a) taking into account the triple bottom line goals of recycling b) external costs are factored into the value of all converted ecosystems c) development meets the demands of present generation without compromising future generations d) environmental goals overlap with social and economic goals, achieving a triple bottom line e) all economic costs of altering, developing, and maintaining converted ecosystems are taken into consideration
d
Organisms use different resources in the same habitat, and in this way avoid competition. This is referred to as a) the law of tolerance b) hunting and gathering c) predator-prey relationship d) resource partitioning e) commensalism
d
Specific examples of potentially renewable natural resources are a) water, soil, air, and oil b) timber, water, and mineral resources c) agricultural crops, soils, and natural gas d) forests, water, and soil
d
The elements Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and Oxygen make up _____% of living matter. a) 50% b) 75% c) 13% d) 96%
d
The fourth layer of the Earth's crust is the __________________________. a) mantle b) inner core c) crust d) outer core e) upper mantle
d
The world's average ecological footprint is 2.7 hectares per person compared to the U.S. average of 7.2 hectares per person. The world is depleting renewable resources approximately ______% faster than they can be replenished; however, the U.S. impact alone is approximately _____ times greater than the world average. a) 50%, 3 b) 15%; 2.7 c) 30%, 5 d) 50%, 2.7 e)5%, 30
d
This region of the world is currently experiencing the largest average annual temperature increase because of anthropogenic climate change. a) mid-western United States b) the western African coast c) northern Africa d) Alaska e) the middle east
d
Which of the following will lead to a more sustainable world culture? a) increasing green energy production for everyone b) increasing consumer growth for all developing nations c) creating industrial systems that are linear in design and operation d) reducing overall consumption and halting population growth
d
______________ is a nonnative species. a) specialist species b) keystone species c) native species d) alien species e) indicator species
d
________________ is known as when succession starts from an area where humans once farmed. a) inertia b) disturbance c) primary succession d) secondary succession e) tolerance
d
___________________ is the study of elements and compounds and how they interacts, and plays a central role in understanding most environmental issues. a) physics b) biology c) environmental science d) chemistry
d
which of the following is an example of a carbon sink?
deposition of organic matter on the deep ocean floor
The current trend where some species of bacteria have become resilient to antibiotics is best described as a) genetic diversity b) speciation c) extinction d) macroevolution e) microevolution
e
The second layer of the Earth's crust is the __________________________. a) mantle b) inner core c) crust d) outer core e) upper mantle
e
This region has been the largest petroleum exporter for the past four decades. a) mid-western United States b) the western African coast c) northern Africa d) Alaska e) the middle east
e
Which of the following is true about the roles of both parasites and predators in ecosystems? a) predators and parasites can act as environmental resistance and allow the host population to grow b) predators are generally smaller and parasites support many predators c) predators generally have specialized means to capture prey d) predators and parasites can divide the host population so that both can feed off the hosts e) parasites and predators eliminate the weak and sick, leaving the strongest to reproduce
e
__________________ is a species whose decline indicates damage to the habitat. a) specialist species b) keystone species c) native species d) alien species e) indicator species
e
which of the following statements is consistent with the graphs above?
people in north america consume more meat per capita than people in other regions of the world
total fertility rate: 1.8 life expectancy: 80 infant mortality rate: 60 this country is experiencing a:
population decline
which of the following describes the changes in a countrys demographics as it begins its transition from a pre industrial state to an industrial state:
population increases rapidly, birth rate remains high, death rate decreases
which of the following measures would be most likely to promote fertility above replacement level?
public housing priority for families with more than two children
highest biodiversity location:
south america
threatened by agricultural activities:
south america
epiphytes are located in:
south america (rainforest)
phytoplankton are most abundant in the upper few hundred feet of most bodies of water because:
sunlight does not penetrate to great depths in water
the terrestrial biomes shown in the diagram above very in NPP. the explanation for the variation includes which of the following?
temperature and precipiation
which latitude shown on the diagram above experiences 24 hours of daylight on december 21
the antarctic circle
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
Which of the following is true of the clean air act amendments of 90
They allowed power plants to buy and sell and so to pollution allowances
Eutrophication results in the death of trout and other fish as a result of
Toxic pH levels in the water
Establishes a research program and regulates the use and disposal of poisonous chemicals
Toxic substances control act 1976
El Nino a period of tropical warming occurs in which phrase gem
Tropical East Pacific
A consequence of the pleated ground water can be sought intrusion
True
Solar energy participate in the hydraulic cycle
True
The largest reservoir of fresh water is contained in ice
True
Designated criteria pollutants that are considered the most serious threats of air pollution to human health
US clean air act
Ozone in the stratosphere is important because I was in molecules absorb
Ultraviolet rays
Haitian farmers are buying mango tree saplings for $10 each and the full-grown trees produce $75 of fruit each year. If a farmer wishes to each $1,500 per year when the trees are grown, how much will the farmer have to spend on saplings?
$200
Human construction of buildings and pavement affect the hydrologic cycle by? 1. Increasing runoff 2. Increasing evaporation 3. Increasing percolation
1 and 2 only
True statements about AutoZone include
2 3
which of the following annual population growth rates is paired with the correct doubling time?
2%...35 years
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
All the levels of CFCs and the atmosphere are much lower than those of CO2 CFCs are still potent greenhouse gases
Are much more efficient at absorbing thermal radiation
Which of the following is a human health impact most closely associated with atmosphere
Asthma
Most rapid turnover rate of water molecules
Atmosphere
Area where new crust is being created a divergent plate boundary
Between Canada and Europe
The primary cause of acid rain in the US as
Burning sulfur containing fossil fuel's to produce
Provide for sealing evacuation and remedy Asian of toxic and hazardous waste dumps
CERCLA 1980
Which of the following is our products of hydrocarbon fuel in automobile engines
CO2 and OS X nitrogen oxides and VOCs
Carbon dioxide and particles are middle by volcanoes which of the following describes the impact of CO2 and stratospheric aerosols
CO2 contributes to global warming and aerosols cox scoring call cooling
The majority of mercury is produced by
Call burning power plants
How does burning fossil feels increase carbon
Carbon a sequential Jerde underground adding to the carbon cycle between atmosphere invite buy us beer
It has been observed that forest fires produce 40% of what gas
Carbon dioxide
The primary cause of earths seasons as
Constant tilt of earths rotation all access with respect to the plane of its orbit around the sun
Major anthropogenic sources of nitrogen pollution include commercial fertilizers, vehicle exhaust, industrial air pollution and
Discharge of sewage to surface waters
The increase and mean global temperature is likely to result in all the following exvept
Increase ground level UV radiation
Phosphorus?
Is a limiting nutrient in many aquatic systems
All of the following gas I've been contribution to increase in global temperatures
O2
A greenhouse gas that in the lower troposphere is formed by chemical reactions
O3
Which of the following does not exert a major influence on overall climate
Seasonal development of temperature inversions and geological basin
Increased atmospheric CO2 concentrations over the next 50 years is expected to cause which global changes
Significant loss of biodiversity in the tropics
Based on the data shown above for a stream in Illinois which site most likely has a constructed site immediately upstream from it
Site C
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 increases arts Alveda by reflecting energy back into space
Sulfate aerosols
Acid rain is associated with which geochemical cycle?
Sulfur Cycle
Is important for acid rain
Sulfur dioxide
Which of the following air pollutants dense is correctly paired with its affect
Sulfur oxides and acid D position
Which of the following is most likely to reduce the United States contributing to increased and concentration of atmospheric CO2
Switching from cars and trucks to rail for mass transit and freight movement
Some studies have indicated that global amphibian populations are declining and that exposure to herbicides and agricultural runoff is implicated in the decline which of the following is most likely explanation of how herbicides affect amphibians
The herbicides act as endocrine disruptor's
Which of the following is true about the region of earth known as the stratosphere
The highest Condren centrations of naturally occurring ozone forms
All of the following are likely consequences of indoor air pollution except
The risk of developing skin cancer
Global climate change occurs because increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in
The troposphere absorb alcohol and I are radiation
Deserts are located at 30 latitude because
Warm air rises at the equator cools and sinks at 30 latitude
Brown pelicans eat fish they declined after El Niño why
Warmer ocean temperatures can cause fish to move to colder water is further from pelican nest sites
Which of the following is the best example of tragedy of the commons
Water pollution from oil rigs concentrated in the Gulf of Mexico
The dangers from Wright on gas would most likely be
Well insulated homes
Which of the following is used to reduce CO2 Esso two so two admissions from coal burning power plants
Wet scrubber units no wet scrubber units yes
Extremely important role in the hydraulic cycle with lush plant growth
Wetlands
___________________ is known as when late succession plants are not disturbed by early succession plants. a) inertia b) disturbance c) primary succession d) secondary succession e) tolerance
e
All of the following are true concerning the characteristics of a climax community EXCEPT a) the adult plans are small in size b) there are many different species of plants c) there is a mixture of decomposers, producers, and consumers d) most of the organisms are specialists in their niche requirements e) there is a large amount of biomass
a
Carbon-neutrality approaches refer to a) reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel combustion b) eliminating the use of all carbon based compounds c) cap and trade efforts currently employed by global enterprises e) becoming neutral with regard to renewable energy sources and negative with regard o nonrenewable energy sources
a
least productive location:
africa
A water molecule is also known as a ______________________ molecule. a) special b) polar c) nonpolar d) basic
b
Environmental science is most accurately viewed as a science a) incorporating economics, social sciences, geography, and policy b) incorporating all the sciences, politics, economics, and social sciences c) designed to solve environmental problems using current technology d) designed to promote sustainable development on a global scale
b
Fragmentation of tropical forests due to human activities is leading to a significant loss of biodiversity in this area. a) mid-western United States b) the western African coast c) northern Africa d) Alaska e) the middle east
b
Pure water is neutral, with a pH of ______________________. a) 3 b) 5 c) 7 d) 10
c
An example of a systemic approach to sustainability problem solving would be to a) avoid strip mining in a national park or national forest b) use minimal herbicides and pesticides in industrial agriculture c) tax all industries contributing to acid precipitation falling throughout the northeastern United States d) research and employ diverse agricultural approaches that rely less heavily on chemical pesticides
d
surface oceanic circulation results most directly in the distribution of:
heat from tropical to temperate and polar regions
the world population growth rate in 2015 is about 1%. it is expected to drop to 0.5% by 2050. partly because of increases access to birth control in dveloping nations. another likely cause for this decline is:
increasing numbers of women entering the workforce in developing nations
which of the following statements is best supported by the population doubling times indicated on the map?
india has a higher population growth rate than china and australia have
open oceans produce the largest share of earths biomass because the NPP of the oceans is low, but the:
large expanse of the oceans supports enormous numbers of producers such as phytoplankton
total fertility rate: 6.5 life expectancy: 48 infant mortality rate: 150 this country is most likely to have:
limited educational opportunities for women
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
location maintained by fire:
north america
broadleaf evergreen is located in:
south america
most deserts are at 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south because humidity is lower at 30 degrees. the best explanation for the lower humidity is that:
warm air rises at the equator, cools, and sinks at 30 degrees latitude