Enviromental Science Ch 5 & 6
What factor(s) can contribute to the re-emergence of a disease, according to the passage?
A coincidence of several environmental and/or social factors
What organization certifies sustainably harvested forest products to combat illegal loggin?
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
How does genetic engineering differ from traditional breeding in terms of genetic modifications?
Genetic engineering can introduce a single gene
Bacteria that feed upon decaying organic matter in the soil would best be described as which on the following
Heterotrophic
What is the primary driver of habitat destruction
Human population growth and resource use
Which of the following is NOT a potential impact on climate change and biodiversity
Increased access to freshwater resources
Salinization is bad for farmers because it results in
Increased salts in the soil
What is an example of genetic engineering
Inserting bacterial genes into a plant
What is the primary driver of food insecurity according to the information provided
Insufficient agricultural productivity
What is the significance of the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park
It increased biodiversity by restoring a keystone species
What was the name of the first international agreement on climate change
Kyoto Protocol
Which of the following is an example of neurotoxicant
Lead
Which one of the following would be describes as anthropogenic
Logging a forest
What is one potential economic cost associated with malnutrition
Reduced lifetime earnings for individuals
What is one of the significant consequences of invasive species introduction into new ecosystems?
Resource competition, predation, or disease for native species
What is the term for the concentrated organic solid produced during primary and secondary wastewater treatment?
Sludge
What is the term for the reversal or interruption of normal soil development die to biological mixing
Soil Regression
Which of the following processes leads to an increase in the number of species on Earth?
Speciation exceeding extinction
Which of the following is not one of the pillars of food security
Sustainability
You are working as an environmental toxicologist for the government. Your results indicate that a particular chemical causes birth defects. which one of the following best describes the effects of this chemical?
Teratogen
How did residents first become aware of the contamination at Love Canal
They observed strange odors and substances surfacing in their yards
What is the primary purpose of biodiversity hotspots?
To conserve high numbers of endemic species
What is the main goal of the Endangered Species Act in the United States?
To develop management plans for listed at risk species
What is the purpose of disinfection in the wastewater treatment process?
To kill pathogenic microorganisms
What is the main purpose of sewage (wastewater) treatment?
To remove pathogenic microorganisms and organic matter
What is the primary goal of habitat restoration
To return an area to its natural state before human impact
Which one of the following is not one of the four pillars of food security
Transformation
You are studying a river and notice that it contains chemical waste.........
Watershed
In which region did the largest Ebola epidemic in history occur in 2014?
West Africa
Which one of the following is not a major cause of biodiversity loss?
Zoonotic diseases
An adaptive radiation is________.
a burst of speciation
What is the primary impact of converting tropical rainforests into grasslands for raising cattle
habitat loss and ecosystem disruption
From the perspective of human health, malnutrition is important because it
is an important contributor to child mortatlity
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a threat to biodiversity?
natural disasters
What is the consequence of overusing surface and groundwater for irrigation without regard for the natural water cycle
Desertification
Which of the following best defines "emerging and re-emerging diseases?
Diseases that have existed for a long time but have recently increased in prevalence or impact
For individual living in area where no freshwater is available, which one of the following would produce water that could be used for drinking?
desalination
How does malnutrition relate to environmental factors, according to the World Health organization
About 50% of the consequences of malnutrition are linked to inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene.
During the middle of the 19th century, which scientist independently derived and proposed a theory of evolution that was similar to Darwins
Alfred Wallace
As Darwin recognized, populations evolve through natural selection when which of the following condition(s) are met?
All of the above
The US National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.......
Are safe to consume
What is the term used for wild animals killed for food, and how has its commercialization affected certain species?
Bush meat, leading to overharvesting and endangering some species
How does bioremediation help in cleaning up oil spills?
By adding inorganic nutrients to stimulate the growth of oil-consuming bacteria
How has the expansion of human populations contributed to the transmission of infectious diseases
By increasing the potential for disease transmission due to close human proximity
The pesticide DDT is an example of which one of the following
Chemical Agent
Which is not a possible negative consequence of a groundwater pollution disaster like the Love Canal tragedy
Clean Environment
Which one of the following is an example of an emerging disease
Ebola
What is the significance of the Love Canal tragedy in the context of environmental management in the US
NOT - It demonstrated the effectiveness of conventional cleanup methods
Which of the following diseases was NOT mentioned as an example of an emerging or re-emerging disease
NOT - west nile virus
What are the three greatest proximate threats to biodiversity
Overharvesting, exotic species introduction, habitat loss
Which of the following is the primary cause of waterborne diseases in underdeveloped countries, resulting in almost 2 million deaths annually?
Pathogenic microorganisms
Which of the following is not a naturally occurring element that may be hazardous to human health
Phthalate
Which is not an example of an underlying determinant of environmental health issues?
Picking up litter
Which international treaty aims to prevent the international trade of endangered species?
the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
How do organisms like worms, nematodes, and ants contribute to soil development
they break down organic matter
