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Quiz 12 |
Quiz 12
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Which of the following statements of the oceanic province is false? a. It is generally nutrient rich. b. It extends from 200 m off the shoreline to the open ocean. c. Contains phytoplankton and zooplankton d. It is where the Nekton is found. |
a. It is generally nutrient rich. |
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The relationship demonstrated by coral polyps and algae is a. commensalism b. predation c. parasitism d. mutualism e. interspecific competition |
d. mutualism |
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Divers should not touch the reefs they visit because a. coral polyps are fragile and are easily killed. b. coral reefs are very sharp c. some stinging cells cause an intensely painful, burning sensation d. coral reefs have very slow growth rates e. all of the above |
e. all of the above |
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Which of the following describes a fringing reef? a. it form along a coastline. They grow on the continental shelf in shallow water. b. it forms a shallow lagoon. c. it is formed by having its landward side sink. d. it circles a lagoon on its seaward side. e. it forms from circling a volcanic island thateventually sinks. |
a. it form along a coastline. They grow on the continental shelf in shallow water. |
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Of the following choices, the 2 main abiotic factors affecting coral reef formation are: a. water temperature and depth of the water. b. salinity and diversity of life. c. water temperature and availability of light. d. salinity and water depth. e. availability of light and salinity. |
c. water temperature and availability of light. |
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By definition, an estuary a. is a partly enclosed body of water b. often formed at river mouths c. can be found in coastal bays d. has a salinity intermediate between saltwater and freshwater e. all of the above are true |
e. all of the above are true |
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The rock-hard coral skeleton is composed of calcium carbonate (limestone). a. True b. False |
a. True |
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All of the following threaten the survival of coral reefs except a. runoff of toxic pesticides and industrial chemicals b. eroded soil from poor land management and deforestation c. depletion of stratospheric ozone d. predation by sharks e. Oil spills and limestone mining |
d. predation by sharks |
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Identify the choice below that is NOT a function of coral reefs. a. productive habitat and nursery b. biodiversity c. silt or sediment removal d. protection e. Undiscovered biomedical resources |
c. silt or sediment removal |
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All of the following are abiotic factors that affect coral reef development EXCEPT: a. Light b. Zooxanthallae c. Temperature d. Unpolluted, clear water e. Low nutrient levels |
b. Zooxanthallae |
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Which of the following is NOT a type of reef formation? a. patch b. volcanic c. atoll d. barrier e. fringe |
b. volcanic |
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Which of the following is not an anthozoan coral? a. Star b. Elkhorn c. Fire d. Brain e. Sea fan |
c. Fire |
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Echinoderms, sponges, and coral polyps are a. live bottom flora b. seagrasses c. live bottom fauna d. types of marine algae e. hydrozoans |
c. live bottom fauna |
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Reefs that grow parallel to the shoreline are called _____ reefs. a. barrier b. fringe c. bank d. patch e. atoll |
a. barrier |
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Identify the FALSE statement in the choices below. a. The oceanic province is negatively impacted by overfishing. b. The oceanic province is negatively impacted by pollutants. c. The oceanic province is negatively impacted by damage to the ozone layer. d. The oceanic province is negatively impacted by seagrass beds. e. The oceanic province is negatively impacted by runoff by coastal cities. |
d. The oceanic province is negatively impacted by seagrass beds. |
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Which of the following would not be adapted to the intertidal zone? a. Plants with holdfasts or roots. b. Large swimming fish c. Animals with suction cups on tentacles. d. Burrowing animals e. Animals capable of burying themselves in the sand |
b. Large swimming fish |
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Through the process of photosynthesis algae provide a. limestone and oxygen b. oxygen and starch c. carbon dioxide and starch d. protection for polyps e. sunlight |
b. oxygen and starch |
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All of the following describe a coral reef except a. productive b. living c. ecosystem d. benthic e. supports wide diversity of life |
d. benthic |
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Estuaries and coral reefs are usually found in the Neritic province. a. True b. False |
a. True |
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Reef building corals require warm, deep, polluted, clear water in order to survive. a. True b. False |
b. False |
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Which of the following is considered a soft coral? a. fire corals b. sea fan c. brain coral d. reef algae e. zooxanthallae |
b. sea fan |
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Rings of coral that grow on top of old, sunken volcanoes in the ocean are a. Fringe reefs b. Barrier reefs c. Patch reefs d. Coral atolls e. Bank Reefs |
d. Coral atolls |
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Thalassia testudinum is a. a fossil found in limestone b. also known as turtle grass c. an algae d. a mollusk e. a foramineferan |
b. also known as turtle grass |
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The coral polyp is a soft bodied algae. a. True b. False |
b. False |
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Coral reefs form primarily in the ___zone of the ocean. a. euphotic b. benthic c. bathyal d. abyssal e. littoral |
a. euphotic |
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Because corals are living organisms, they are susceptible to diseases and are damaged by pollution. a. True b. False |
a. True |
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Which is NOT a vertical marine life zone? a. Oceanic b. Epipelagic c. Mesopelagic d. Bathypelagic e. Abyssopelagic |
a. Oceanic |
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The Neritic zone is an area of high productivity for all of the following EXCEPT: a. upwelling b. estuary transport c. tidal current d. phytoplankton e. ozone filtering |
e. ozone filtering |
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Which of the following is a hydrozoan coral? a. Fire b. Elkhorn c. Star d. Brain e. Sea fan |
a. Fire |
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The Florida reefs started growing about ______ yrs. B.P. (before present). a. 1000 to 2000 b. 3000 to 5000 c. 5000 to 7000 d. 7000 to 9000 e. 9000 to 12000 |
c. 5000 to 7000 |
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Quiz 13 |
Quiz 13
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By definition, an estuary a. is a partly enclosed body of water b. often formed at river mouths c. can be found in coastal bays d. has a salinity intermediate between saltwater and freshwater e. all of the above are true |
e. all of the above are true |
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Pollution originating from a broken municipal pipe is an example of a. point source pollution b. non-point source pollution |
a. point source pollution |
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Hypoxia refers to a. low level sedimentation b. high carbon dioxide concentration c. low nutrient levels d. low oxygen levels e. low pollution levels |
d. low oxygen levels |
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The protection of wetlands is a property of___. a. The World Health Organization. b. The Clean Water Act. c. The Safe Drinking Water Act. d. The Law of the Sea. e. The Exclusive Economic Zone. |
b. The Clean Water Act. |
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The most common non-point source of pollution is a. agriculture runoff b. construction runoff c. urban runoff d. septic systems e. landfills |
a. agriculture runoff |
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The initial focus of the ____ was on point source pollution regulating emission and discharge by requiring permits when controlled pollutants are discharged into "navigable waters. a. The World Health Organization. b. The Clean Water Act. c. The Safe Drinking Water Act. d. The Law of the Sea. e. The Exclusive Economic Zone. |
b. The Clean Water Act. |
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Thyphoid and dysentery are examples of ___. a. Water washed diseases b. Water based diseases c. Water borne diseases d. Water-vector related diseases |
c. Water borne diseases |
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Learning how water-related diseases spread and how the infectious organism behaves is the focus of a. The World Health Organization. b. The Clean Water Act. c. The Safe Drinking Water Act. d. The Law of the Sea. e. The Exclusive Economic Zone. |
a. The World Health Organization. |
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Wetland vegetation a. prevent floods and erosion b. acts as a sponge c. slows inflowing water d. increases sedimentation e. all the choices are correct |
e. all the choices are correct |
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Which of the following result when nutrient overload causes eutrophication in a lake? a. bloom of algae b. oxygen depletion in the water c. death of fish and other aquatic organisms d. all of the above. |
d. all of the above. |
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Why is spraying with insecticides not a good long-term solution to controlling insect pests? a. It encourages the creation of pesticide-resistant insect populations b. It harms predator insects that provide natural insect control c. It releases poisons into the environment that harm wildlife and people d. All of the above are reasons insecticides are not a good long term solution. |
d. All of the above are reasons insecticides are not a good long term solution. |
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All of the following are integrated pest management techniques EXCEPT a. Install invasive exotic plants that have no insect predators b. Plant a variety of species to discourage large populations of any one insect pest c. Cut off any branch that is heavily infected with pests to prevent spreading d. Release predator insects such as ladybugs to control pest species like aphids |
a. Install invasive exotic plants that have no insect predators |
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"Too much of a good thing" applies to a. Phosphate released into the environment by human activity b. Nitrate released into the environment by human activity c. An overload of nutrients entering aquatic systems d. All of the above |
d. All of the above |
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Which of the following is true? a. The most effective long term solution to pollution is source reduction/elimination. b. Since phosphate and nitrate are plant nutrients needed for growth, the more fertilizer you put on plants the better. c. There are no decomposers that can break down oil, so once oil is released into the ocean, it will be there indefinitely d. Inorganic fertilizer is a more sustainable choice for fertilizing your plants than compost. |
a. The most effective long term solution to pollution is source reduction/elimination. |
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Fair trade coffee addresses which of the "3 P's" of sustainability? a. Planet b. Progress c. People d. Prosperity e. All of the above |
c. People |
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Fertilizers are ___ pollutants. a. sedimentation b. microorganism c. radionuclide d. organic chemical e. disinfectant |
d. organic chemical |
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Wetlands play an important role in the quality of surface and ground water. a. True b. False |
a. True |
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Which of the following is an example of a point source pollutant? a. pollution from a sewer pipe b. fertilizer contamination c. agricultural runoff d. livestock manure e. livestock feedlots |
a. pollution from a sewer pipe |
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Non-point source pollution can be reduced by doing all of the following EXCEPT: a. reduce fertilizer application b. deforestation c. better manage livestock d. restore wetland e. reforests watersheds |
b. deforestation |
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Water can be made potable and/or available by all the following methods EXCEPT: a. chlorination b. dig more wells c. boiling d. dam construction e. using rainbarrels |
d. dam construction |
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Which of the following is the greatest source of groundwater pollution? a. acid mine b. pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers c. radioactive waste d. natural waste e. heavy metals |
b. pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers |
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Wetlands are defined according to certain parameters. Which of the following choices is true as a parameter for defining wetlands? a. hydric (water logged) soil b. how the water drains c. type of vegetation d. type of hydroperiod e. all of the above |
e. all of the above |
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The law that regulates public water quality is known as the a. EPA b. NASA c. LSO d. CWA e. SDWA |
d. CWA |
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The microbes in wetlands help improve water quality by breaking down nutrients and organic contaminants. a. True b. False |
a. True |
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Controlling insect pests without using toxic pesticides is termed a. Pest control b. Integrated pest management c. Insect management system d. Toxic-free insect control |
b. Integrated pest management |
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The two main sources of nutrient overload in aquatic systems are a. Burning fossil fuels & fertilizing plants b. Fertilizing plants and mining coal c. Fertilizing plants and animal waste d. Animal waste and burning fossil fuels |
c. Fertilizing plants and animal waste |
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All of the following signify a sustainable product choice EXCEPT a. made of wood harvested from a rain forest b. minimal packaging c. locally grown or manufactured d. made of recycled material |
a. made of wood harvested from a rain forest |
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Which of the following best illustrates "everything is not as it seems"? a. Velcro was discovered by studying how certain seeds stick to clothing and animal fur b. Reducing consumption saves resources for future generations c. Looking at the air in South Florida, it does not appear to have pollutants. However, many pollutants that can affect human health are not detectable -- they have no odor and are invisible. d. Shade grown coffee protects the habitat of tropical birds |
c. Looking at the air in South Florida, it does not appear to have pollutants. However, many pollutants that can affect human health are not detectable -- they have no odor and are invisible. |
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Which of the following support healthy wildlife populations in the areas where coffee is grown? a. Shade grown coffee b. Organically grown coffee c. Fair trade coffee d. All of the above e. Both a and b are correct. |
e. Both a and b are correct. |
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Which of the following is a reason spraying insecticides reduces biodiversity? a. It encourages development of pesticide-resistent insect populations b. It bioaccumulates and biomagnifies in the food web c. It encourages an increase in insect predator populations. |
b. It bioaccumulates and biomagnifies in the food web |
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Quiz 14 |
Quiz 14
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"There is no away" is one way to express the a. Law of Conservation of Matter b. First Law of Thermodynamics c. Second Law of Thermodynamics d .Second Law of Matter |
a. Law of Conservation of Matter |
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Mountain top removal is associated with extracting b. petroleum c. wind d. natural gas e. coal |
e. coal |
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The fastest growing renewable energy resource today is a. solar b. hydrogen fuel cells c. wind d. geothermal |
c. wind |
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Which of the following is an energy resource that is being formed by Earth's processes faster than it is being used or is a resource with an unlimited supply? a. Coal b. Wind c. Nuclear energy d. Petroleum |
b. Wind |
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Why are certain fuels termed "fossil fuels"? a. They are formed from dinosaur bones b. They are carbon-rich remains of marine organisms that were buried in sediments and subjected to high pressure and temperature c. They are produced by refining fossils d. None of the above are correct. |
b. They are carbon-rich remains of marine organisms that were buried in sediments and subjected to high pressure and temperature |
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The First Law of Thermodynamics a. States that energy is conserved b. States that energy can NOT be transformed from one form to another c. States that matter is neither created or destroyed d. All of the above |
a. States that energy is conserved |
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The fact that all living things are constantly radiating heat is a result of a. The Law of Conservation of Matter b. The First Law of Thermodynamics c. The Second Law of Thermodynamics d. Murphy's Law |
c. The Second Law of Thermodynamics |
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If you wanted an energy source that met the following criteria: does not contribute to global warming, does not create pollution problems, and is not too expensive -- you would probably choose a. nuclear power b. natural gas c. wind d. solar |
c. wind |
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Which fuel produces nitrogen oxides when it burns that is responsible for acid rain? a. hydrogen b. coal c. biodiesel d. petroleum |
d. petroleum |
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In considering the advantages and disadvantages of various energy sources through the lens of sustainability, which factor is probably the most important? a. Is the fuel easily transported? b. How long will the supply last? c. Does it pollute the environment? d. Are the remaining reserves of this fuel in politically sensitive areas of the world? |
c. Does it pollute the environment? |
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The materials left over in mining operations after the process of separating the valuable part from the worthless fraction of ore is termed a. mine waste b. sludge c. mine tailings d. slurry |
c. mine tailings |
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All of the following are examples of high quality energy EXCEPT a. sunlight b. low temperature heat c. chemical energy d. electricity |
b. low temperature heat |
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Which of the following would affect how long fossil fuel supplies last? a. Population size b. Success in discovery of new deposits c. Participation in energy conservation measures d. Success in developing renewable energy resources e. all of the above |
e. all of the above |
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What form of nonrenewable energy source is not a fossil fuel? a. coal b. natural gas c. nuclear power d. petroleum |
c. nuclear power |
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If the known supplies of coal would last 300 years at current usage rates, how long would they last if we reduced our rate of consumption by 10% due to increase in use of wind and solar power? a. 297 years b. 313 years c. 330 years d. 270 years |
c. 330 years |
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All of the following are disadvantages of using dams to harvest hydroelectric power EXCEPT a. Dams are very expensive to operate after they are built b. Sediment retained in the reservoir behind the dam robs areas downstream of nutrients c. Dams disrupt migration of salmon and other species d. Dams prevent periodic overflow and dry up the biodiverse river floodplain marshes |
a. Dams are very expensive to operate after they are built |
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Which of the following is an unlimited energy supply that is not always available and is collected via photovoltaic cells? a. biomass b. solar c. geothermal d. wind |
b. solar |
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Which of the following would most likely be a source of mercury contaminating the Everglades? a. tailpipe exhaust from vehicles b. Turkey Point nuclear plant c. charcoal grills d. coal burning power plant. |
d. coal burning power plant. |
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If natural gas supplies would last 50 years at current usage rates, how long would they last if usage rates increased by 15%? a. 42.5 years b. 35 years c. 65 years d. 57.5 years |
a. 42.5 years |
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Which of the following is TRUE? a. Preventing pollution by designing products made of nontoxic materials is a more sustainable solution than pollution cleanup. b. Pouring oil down a storm water drain is a safe way to dispose of it. c. Industrial ecosystems refer to industries that compete with one another for common resources d. The laws of matter and energy have no application to the environment |
a. Preventing pollution by designing products made of nontoxic materials is a more sustainable solution than pollution cleanup. |
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Quiz 15 |
Quiz 15 |
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According to the YouTube video you watched on plastics in the ocean a. There are some areas that have been sampled where there is more plastic by weight than plankton b. There is no where in the ocean where they have sampled and found no plastics c. Fish and birds both feed on plastic pieces because they mistake them for plankton, their natural food d. All of the above are true |
d. All of the above are true |
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What was the purpose of the 2009 Copenhagen meeting of world leaders? a. Come up with meaningful policies to reduce global warming gases b. Decide on ways to reduce plastic pollution c. Agree on recycling strategies to reduce waste d. Decide on how to deal with the overpopulation problem |
a. Come up with meaningful policies to reduce global warming gases |
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Which of the following is true? a. Energy conservation and energy efficiency save money b. Energy conservation and energy efficiency buy time for development of clean renewable energy resources. c. Both a and b are correct d. None of the above |
c. Both a and b are correct |
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Which of the following acids is produced in the ocean as a result of rising carbon dioxide levels and dissolves the calcium carbonate shells of clams and the structure of coral reefs? a. sulfuric acid b. carbonic acid c. nitric acid d. acetic acid |
b. carbonic acid |
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Which of the following is TRUE? a. It takes more energy to transport and process items into new products than to simply use something again for the same or a different purpose, so reusing is superior to recycling. b. The best choice for a sustainable future is to chose not to purchase products you don't need. c. Upcycling is better than recycling because materials are used as is to make into new products with little energy expended on reprocessing. d. All of the above |
d. All of the above |
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Preserving forests and planting trees help combat global warming because a. trees absorb carbon dioxide to carry on photosynthesis b. trees prevent soil erosion c. trees absorb pollutants in the air d. trees increase recharge of aquifers |
a. trees absorb carbon dioxide to carry on photosynthesis |
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Which of the following is an EPA program to certify appliances that conserve energy? a. Energy Conserve b. Energy Star c. Certified Energy Efficient d. Efficiency Star |
b. Energy Star |
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All of the following are true EXCEPT a. Plastic may break down to smaller and smaller pieces, but it does not biodegrade and disappear. b. Scientists are concerned that plastics from the ocean can enter rivers and be washed onto the land. c. Areas where there are swirling currents, such as the Central Pacific, tend to accumulate higher concentrations of plastics. e. Plastic pellets attract hydrophobic chemicals, many of which are toxic |
b. Scientists are concerned that plastics from the ocean can enter rivers and be washed onto the land. |
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Which of the following changes due to global warming will pose the most immediate threat to South Florida? a. Greater acidity of sea water b. Rising sea levels c. Longer growing seasons d. Melting permafrost |
b. Rising sea levels |
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Which of the following is an example of energy conservation? a. Driving a car that gets great gas mileage b. Using fluorescent light bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs c. Bringing canvas bags to the grocery store to avoid disposable plastic or paper bags d. Buying locally made products |
d. Buying locally made products |
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Which of the following is true of the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere between 2004 and 2009? a. There's been a constant downward trend since efforts have been undertaken to address global warming b. There has been no change in the carbon dioxide concentration during this time period. c. There was an increase in the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide during this time period. d. It is difficult to measure the concentration of this gas in the atmosphere, so we just don't know |
c. There was an increase in the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide during this time period. |
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Which of the following is a global warming gas? a. Methane b. Oxygen c. Nitrogen d. Helium |
a. Methane |
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Which of the following is true of the earth's temperature between 1000 and 2000 AD? a. It has shown a steady decline b. It has shown a steady increase c. It has gone up and down, but in the last 5 years of the time period was well above the average temperature for the rest of the millnium. d. None of the above |
c. It has gone up and down, but in the last 5 years of the time period was well above the average temperature for the rest of the millnium. |
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How have biologists shown that higher temperatures are affecting plants and animals worldwide? a. Satellite images taken throughout the year over several years show that growing seasons are lengthening in temperate and polar regions b. Data on migrating species indicate earlier migrations in recent years c. The ranges of animals are changing as the plant communities that support the animals are responding to climate change d. All of the above. |
d. All of the above. |
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Which of the following is related to temperature changes on the earth in the last century? a. The pH of the ocean is dropping b. Air pollution is getting worse c. Mercury is polluting waters of South Florida d. Plastics are building up in the oceans and on beaches |
a. The pH of the ocean is dropping |
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The main reason it is important to use local products is that products brought from far away have a a. Higher consumption cost b. Higher energy cost c. Higher resource cost d. Higher cost ($) |
b. Higher energy cost |
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Climate scientists have estimated that if the CO2 levels in the atmosphere were kept at this concentration or lower, we would avoid the major impacts of climate change. a. 230 ppm b. 320 ppm c. 350 ppm d. 530 ppm |
c. 350 ppm |
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Which of the following is TRUE? a. Energy use and resource depletion are two unrelated issues. b. Recycling is preferable to reusing c. One reason it is better to upcycle than recycle is that upcycling uses less energy in reprocessing materials before using them as raw materials for products d. Fluorescent bulbs are more energy efficient than LED bulbs. |
c. One reason it is better to upcycle than recycle is that upcycling uses less energy in reprocessing materials before using them as raw materials for products |
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Scientists who assert that human activity has contributed to global warming point to a. The increase in carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere that has paralleled the rise in use of fossil fuels since the dawn of the industrial revolution. b. The rise in ocean temperatures c. The melting of glaciers worldwide d. Rising sea levels |
a. The increase in carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere that has paralleled the rise in use of fossil fuels since the dawn of the industrial revolution. |
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Which of the following is an example of energy efficiency? a. Take clothes you no longer want to a charity b. Don't buy clothes you don't need and won't wear c. Select Energy Star appliances d. Recycle all paper including cardboard |
c. Select Energy Star appliances |
