Acid Apocalypse
Fish Famine
Climate of Doom
Rosy Glasses
Enviro-palooza
100
What is the major cause of ocean acidification? A. coral bleaching B. overfishing C. the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels caused by human activity D. naturally occurring pH changes in the ocean E. pollution
C. the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels caused by human activity
100
. Fishing pressures (overexploitation) have eliminated ______ of top trophic-level predators in the oceans. A. 15% B. 30% C. 55% D. 75% E. 90%
E. 90%
100
Efforts intended to minimize the extent or impact of climate change are referred to as ___________. A. adaptation B. facilitation C. mitigation D. stabilization E. none of these answers
C. mitigation
100
The movement to rejuvenate communities, improve the quality of life, and reduce ecological footprints using such strategies as establishing urban boundaries to preserve open space and directing development toward existing communities is referred to as _______________. A. smart growth B. urbanization C. infill development D. urban flight E. suburban sprawl
A. smart growth
100
_____________________ is the migration of people to large cities. A. Rural migration B. Sprawl zones C. Urbanization D. Exurbs E. None of these answers
C. Urbanization
200
Which of the following is an effect of ocean acidification? A . It is harder for marine shelled organisms to make their shells. B. It leads to the breakdown of shells. C. There is a buildup of excess calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in ocean water. D. A and B E. B and C
D. A and B
200
Currently, about what percentage of ocean fisheries are overfished (catches exceed replacement rate)? a. 10% b. 30% c. 60% d. 80%
c. 60%
200
Which of the following actions is an example of a mitigation strategy with regard to climate change? a. Shoring up coastlines that are subject to erosion and flooding. b. Halting deforestation in tropical areas and planting trees in areas that have already been cleared. c. Changing the crops that are planted in a given area to better reflect the changes being experienced in water availability. d. Improving disease surveillance to look for the spread of tropical diseases beyond their traditional range.
b. Halting deforestation in tropical areas and planting trees in areas that have already been cleared.
200
Characteristics of a sustainable city are _______________. A. sprawl is maximized B. walkability is minimized C. local self-sufficiency is increased D. urban growth boundaries are discouraged E. zoning laws prohibit mixed-use development Answer: C
C. local self-sufficiency is increased
200
Which of the following statements is true about the world’s population? A. Population growth has reached peak levels. B. People are moving out of the cities and into rural areas. C. People are moving out of rural areas and into the cities. D. Equal amounts of people live in rural areas and cities. E. None of these answers are correct.
C. People are moving out of rural areas and into the cities.
300
Which statement about coral reefs is FALSE? A. Overfishing is a major cause of coral reef destruction. B. Coral reefs serve as a source of current and potential medicines. C. Coral reefs help protect shorelines from storms. D. Coastal development does not affect coral reefs because they develop far away from the shore. E. Most coral reefs are found between 30 degrees north latitude and 30 degrees south latitude.
D. Coastal development does not affect coral reefs because they develop far away from the shore.
300
Which of these is not true of aquaculture? a. Aquaculture-raised fish tend to be healthier and have fewer diseases or parasites than wild-caught fish. b. Fish farms cause environmental damage by displacing wetlands or releasing large amounts of fish waste. c. Fishing pressure on wild stocks can still be high if fish are fed fish meal. d. Non-native or genetically modified fish might escape into the wild.
a. Aquaculture-raised fish tend to be healthier and have fewer diseases or parasites than wild-caught fish.
300
Why is a change of a few degrees in average global temperatures more concerning than day-to-day weather changes of a few degrees? a. This means that temperatures are increasing all around the globe, not just in a few areas. b. An increase in average global temperatures means we should have more weather extremes that can cause problems. c. Climate has never changed in the past, so if it is changing now by even just a few degrees we know something is wrong. d. Weather changes of a few degrees rarely happen so it is not something we worry about.
b. An increase in average global temperatures means we should have more weather extremes that can cause problems.
300
LEED certifies green buildings based on which of the following? A. cost efficiency B. sustainable building material use C. innovative design D. Both B and C E. A, B, and C
D. Both B and C
300
What is the population size generally considered for classifying a city as a “megacity”? A. 1 million B. 5 million C. 10 million D. 50 million E. none of these answers
C. 10 million
400
Why do corals need a mutualistic relationship with other species, like zooxanthellae? A. Corals typically live in nutrient-poor regions. B. Corals grow on top of one another C. Corals live in cold water. D. Corals live so deep that the sunlight cannot reach them. E. Corals live in oxygen-poor water.
A. Corals typically live in nutrient-poor regions.
400
Aquaculture can deplete lower-tropic-level fish because: A. the fish are not raised in their typical environment. B. the fish are caught and used to feed the farmed fish. C. the pollution from the underwater pens kills the fish. D. harvesting the farmed fish with nets also catches lower-tropic-level fish. E. None of these answers—aquaculture does not affect any other tropic level outside of the farmed fish.
B. the fish are caught and used to feed the farmed fish.
400
What method of measuring atmospheric CO2 level gives data of what past atmosphere CO2 levels were? A. local air measurement B. water sampling C. measurements taken from gas bubbles trapped in the ice D. temperature correlation E. all of these answers
C. measurements taken from gas bubbles trapped in the ice
400
What is the key way to persuade people to support smart growth? A. show the government how much they would save in health care costs B. show the benefits of the triple bottom line C. show the benefits to hiring a new green workforce D. both A and B E. A, B, and C
B. show the benefits of the triple bottom line
400
Which of the following is NOT one of the advantages of residing in an urban area? A. more job opportunities B. better quality of life C. more educational opportunities D. better health care options E. none of these answers
B. better quality of life
500
Which of the following statements is(are) TRUE regarding reducing threats to marine ecosystems? A. Evidence shows that MPAs do not improve marine ecosystems, as it is impossible to keep community connections intact and because ocean ecosystems are generally not resilient. B. A transition to energy sources not based on fossil fuels will reduce the amount of anthropogenic CO2 released and slow ocean acidification and warming. C. Given that sea levels are likely rising, it is less critical to reduce nutrient (fertilizer or sewage) or toxic pollution, as the larger volume of water will dilute the pollutants. D. Overfishing is not the problem, but rather the problem lies in the fishing techniques. So, we can continue to fish at current levels and still improve ocean ecosystems if we just change how we fish. E. All of these statements are true regarding reducing threats to marine ecosystems.
B. A transition to energy sources not based on fossil fuels will reduce the amount of anthropogenic CO2 released and slow ocean acidification and warming.
500
Which statement about aquaculture is TRUE? A. Despite technological advances, fish farms still lag behind traditional fisheries in production. B. Most fish species are able to reproduce in captivity, which made adoption of these species to aquaculture that much easier. C. Aquaculture was only recently developed and practiced. D. In 2009, aquaculture provided more than half of all seafood consumed worldwide. E. The United States has the highest levels of seafood produced by aquaculture in the world.
D. In 2009, aquaculture provided more than half of all seafood consumed worldwide.
500
Which of the following is NOT an example of adaptation to climate change? A. shoring up coastlines against rising sea levels B. preparing for heat waves, cold spells, and outbreaks of infectious diseases C. taking steps to ensure a sufficient water supply in areas where freshwater supplies may dry up D. capturing carbon and sealing it away in deep underground reservoirs E. All of these answers are examples.
D. capturing carbon and sealing it away in deep underground reservoirs
500
Advantages of urbanization for a society include ___________________. A. concentrated wastes that have to be transported away B. lower energy impact per person due to smaller homes and less traveling C. the urban heat island effect D. dependence on food and resource inputs from outside the city E. higher levels of air pollution
B. lower energy impact per person due to smaller homes and less traveling
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