Multiple Choice
Misc
Completion
Misc
100

In his essay, "The Tragedy of the Commons," one factor that Garrett Hardin failed to consider was 

a. the destruction of natural resources--b. human self-interest--c. the social nature of humans--d. none of the above

c. the social nature of humans 

100

The ____________ Revolution was characterized by a shift from human and animal power to fossil fuels. 

Industrial 

100

The study of how humans interact with the environment is known as 

environmental science 

100

In what ways are today's environmental resources like the common's described in the essay "The Tragedy of the Commons?"

The Earth's resources are shared by everyone if societies do not use the resources responsibly, they can become depleted or polluted. 

200

Pollutants that are not broken down by natural processes are 

a. nonrenewable--b. non degradable--c. biodegradable--d. both (a) and (c) 

b. non degradable 

200

____________ are either renewable or nonrenewable. 

Natural Resources 

200

Resources that can theoretically last forever are called ______________ resources. 

renewable 

200

_______________ involves SOCIAL SCIENCES such as ________________.  (think concept map)

Environmental Science; Geography 

300

All of the following are renewable resources except:

a. energy from the sun--b. minerals--c. crops--d. fresh water

b. minerals 

300

This science ____________ includes this type of science ___________ . (Think of the concept map)

Biology and Ecology 

300

A developed nation has an ______________ that is about four times larger than a developing nation. 

ecological footprint 

300

Identify an example of a natural source of pollution.

A volcano that releases sulfur dioxide causes pollution. 

400

An important effect of the agricultural revolution was 

a. soil erosion--b. habitat destruction--c. plant and animal domestication--d. all of the above 

d. all of the above 

400

Toxic chemicals released into the environment cause _____________ .

pollution 

400

_____________ is the goal of environmental science. 

Sustainability 

400

________________ involves NATURAL SCIENCES such as _____________ and ____________. 

Environmental Science; Chemistry and Geology 

500

An important effect that hunter-gatherer societies may have had on the environment was 

a. soil erosion--b. extinction--c. air pollution--d. all of the above 

b. extinction 

500

The term used to describe the productive area of Earth needed to support the lifestyle of one person in a particular country is called 

a. supply and demand--b. the ecological footprint-----c. the consumption process--d. sustainability 

b. the ecological footprint 

500

_______________ is a term that describes the number and variety of species that live in an area. 

Biodiversity

500

Explain how hunter-gatherers affected the environment in which they lived 

-changed the habitat to obtain food

-introduced new plants to areas and in some areas over harvested plants and animals 

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