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Evnironmetal Science
Human History
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Problems
100
Pollutants that are not broken down by a natural process are ________________.
nonbiodegradable (nondegradable)
100
Which of the following sciences contribute to the field of environmental science? a. physics and chemistry b. biology and earth science c. social science d. all of the above
a. all of the above
100
An important effect of the agricultural revolution was a. soil erosion b. habitat destruction c. plant and animal domestictaion d. all of the above
d. all of the above
100
All of the following are renewable resources EXCEPT a. energy from the sun b. minerals c. crops d. fresh water
b. minerals
100
Which country is characterized by low person wealth, and low levels of consumption?
Developing countries
200
Study of how humans interact with the environment
environmental science
200
Environmental science is a study of whihc types of interactions between humans and the environment? a. how humans use natural resources b. how humans beings relate to the nonliving environment c. how human actions alter the environment d. all of the above
d. all of the above
200
An important effect that hunter-gatherer societies has on the environment was a. soil erosion b. extinction c. air pollution d. all of the above
b. Extinction
200
Most of today's environmental problmes beagn during which period(s) in human history? a. hunter-gatherer b. agricultural revolution c. industrial revolution d. both (a) and (c)
d. both (a) and (c)
200
Which type of country has high person wealth and high levels of consumption?
Developed countries
300
undesired change in air, water, or soil
pollution
300
A science focused on interactions between organisms and the environment
ecology
300
Which period in human history occurred prior to the others listed below. a. hunter-gatherer b. industrial c. agricultural
a. hunter-gatherer
300
Which of the following situations best describe the use of a renewable resource? a. filling a car with gas b. building wooden furniture c. mining copper d. curing coal in a power plant
b. building wooden furniture
300
Accroding to the law of supply and demand, reduced oil production leads to a. lower demand for oil b. exploration of new fuel sources c. higher prices for oil
c. higher prices for oil
400
the term used to describe the productive area of Earth needed to support the lifestyle of one person is called ______________________.
Ecological footprint
400
Achieving a sustainable world is a goal that will depend on a. responsible consumption by developed countries b. a higher standard of living in developing countries c. cooperation between governments, industry, citizens d. both (a) and (c)
d. both (a) and (c)
400
Which of the following DOES NOT describe an effect of the Industrial Revolution? a. Fossil fuels became and important energy source b. The amount of land and labor needed to produce went up c. Artifical substance replace some animal and plant products d. Machines replaced human muscles and animal power
b. the amount of land and labor needed to produce food went up
400
Mercury, lead, and some plastics are _________________ waste.
nonbiodegradable
400
Why is the world's loss of biodiversity a source of concern? a. humans depend on other organisms for food and air b. species extinctions have been rare throughout history c. loss of biodiveristy is not a concern because extinctions are common d. both (a) and (b)
d. both (a) and (b)
500
Using resources in such a way that there will be enough for future generations is practicing _____________.
sustainabliltiy
500
Attempts to create a sustainable society strive to achive what? a. greater resource consumption b. stable resource consumption c. negative population growth d. restrictions on technology
b. stable resource consumption
500
The ________ was not a direct result of the Industrail Revolution. a. overhunting of large mammals b. shift to the use of fossil fules c. imporovement in quality of life d. growth of cities
a. overhunting of large mammals
500
natural materail that can be replaced relatively quickly through matural processes
renewable resource
500
all of the following make up the three major categories of enviromental problems EXCEPT a. loss of biodivesity b. overpopulation c. resource depletion d. pollution
b. overpopulation