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9 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following is abiotic? a. a rock b. an animal c. a fungus d. a plant e. a protist |
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Which of the following is a behavioral response to environmental variability? a. evolutionary adaptation b. growing a heavier coat of fur c. acclimation d. migrating to a different location e. growing to a larger size |
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Which of these biomes is one of the most biologically productive of all biomes? a. estuaries b. temperate grasslands c. open oceans d. coniferous forests e. desert |
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The goal of developing, managing, and conserving Earth's resources in ways that meet the needs of people today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs is known as _____. a. habitat management b. preservation c. sustainability d. ocean acidification e. ecology |
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With regard to the environment as a whole, when is the worst time to apply pesticide to your lawn? a. at night b. during the day c. when it is raining, or is about to rain d. at the same time you apply fertilizer e. when it is cold, or is about to get cold |
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What are estuaries? a. the start of a river b. regions where two rivers join c. regions where ocean water meets land d. a freshwater biome e. regions where fresh water and salt water mix |
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The greenhouse effect causes an increase in global temperatures. This increase is primarily due to ______. a. the loss of ozone that trapped cooling UV radiation in the atmosphere b. CO2 and other greenhouse gases slowing the escape of heat from Earth c. CO2 and other greenhouse gases allowing more solar radiation to penetrate Earth's surface d. CO2 and other greenhouse gases slowing the escape of UV radiation from Earth e. none of the above |
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Which of the following actions would increase your carbon footprint? a. turning off lights b. walking instead of driving c. eating more vegetables and less meat d. reusing or recycling items e. eating more beef and less chicken |
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The definition of your carbon footprint is __________. a. the amount of material you add to the landfill b. the amount of gasoline you use in one year c. the amount of greenhouse gas emitted as a result of your actions d. how much greenhouse gas is emitted by your entire country e. the list of ways you have to reduce your production of greenhouse gases |
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