Unit 1 Clicker Review! Chapters 1 & 2 The study of relationships between living organisms and the environment is known as A. B. C. D. environmental science ecology Natural capital environmentalism The interdisciplinary subject that combines information from the physical sciences and the social sciences to learn how the Earth works is known as A. B. C. D. environmental science ecology Natural capital environmentalism Natural resources and natural services that keep us and other forms of life alive and support our economies A. B. C. D. environmental science ecology Natural capital environmentalism Which of the following factors is the primary consideration used for classifying a nation as developed or still developing? A. B. C. D. Gain in population Distribution of wealth in the population Annual birth rate Degree of industrialization Pollution from which of the following is an example of point source pollution? A. B. C. D. Fertilizers from agricultural fields Runoff from Midwestern farms Smoke from an industrial smokestack Oil spill from leaky pipelines India’s per capita ecological footprint is approximately… A. B. C. D. 1/5 of China’s ecological footprint 1/2 of China’s ecological footprint 2X China’s ecological footprint Equal to China’s ecological footprint In the year 2000, what is the Earth’s ecological footprint? A. B. C. D. 1.2 Earths 0.5 Earths 2.0 Earths 1 Earth All of the following ways would help to reduce the projected ecological footprint EXCEPT A. using shared resources at rates well below their estimated sustainable levels. B. converting open-access resources to private ownership . C. recycling nonrenewable metallic resources. D. continued reliance on the current fossil fuel. Which of the below is an example of the tragedy of the commons? A. A large storm smothering a large oyster bed with a new sand bar B. Individuals catching their legal limit of fish on a daily basis C. Offshore clam beds in public areas depleted below replenishment levels by overfishing D. Shrimp boats accidentally catching turtles in their nets In what year did the human population reach 6 billion? A. B. C. D. 2000 AD 1000 AD 2000 BC 4000 BC Both dotted lines assume that population will A. increase exponentially B. stabilize C. decrease D. collapse The figure illustrates I. the conservation of energy II. a cycle III. the conservation of matter A. B. C. D. I only I and II III only I, II, and III Solutions to environmental problems are not always easy. This is because A. There is only one correct answer to environmental problems B. It means that people will suffer C. Once a solution is suggested it can never be changed D. Any solution has both advantages and disadvantages [Default] [MC Any] [MC All] Which of the following correctly describes the Bormann and Likens river valley findings? A. deforested valley had higher water flow, decrease of nutrient loss B. forested valley had higher water flow, decrease of nutrient loss C. deforested valley had higher water flow, increase of nutrient loss D. forested valley had lower water flow, increase of nutrient loss Science has limitations, including all of the following, except A. science can always prove or disprove anything B. testing can involve a huge number of variables C. some situations require the use of statistical tools D. science is limited to the natural world The energy you use to walk from point A to point B results in… A. B. C. D. a loss of energy fewer electrons an increase in heat energy an increase in useable energy Which of the following components in this photo contains the most total energy? A. B. C. D. The earth’s atmosphere The earth’s oceans The sun The clouds Nuclear fusion involves the splitting of atoms. A. True B. False As the ocean warms, less CO2 is soluble, resulting in more CO2 in the atmosphere and further warming. This is an example of… A. a negative feedback system B. A positive feedback system C. the scientific principle of sustainability D. a scientific law Which of the following is incorrectly paired with its function or role? A. Methane – component of natural gas B. DDT – chlorinated hydrocarbon (insecticide) C. Starch – complex carbohydrate for energy storage D. Chromosome – energy storage Scientific laws explain why something happens repeatedly in nature the same way. A. True B. False Recycling aluminum cans is an example of a negative feedback system in regards to the use of aluminum ore. A. True B. False Energy can be recycled. A. True B. False Which of the following is not a renewable resource? A. B. C. D. oil crops groundwater Trees in a forest The annual market value of all goods and services produced by all businesses, foreign and domestic, operating within a country is called: A. GPP B. GDP C. Per capita GDP D. NNP Which of the following is one of the root causes of environmental problems? A. B. C. D. Market prices reflecting environmental costs Even distribution of wealth Sustainable resource use Rapid population growth Which of the following is not normally an effect of poverty? A. Diabetes and obesity B. Respiratory illness from burning wood indoors C. Lack of clean drinking water D. Diseases from poor sanitation An example of an organic compound is A. B. C. D. CO2 C6H12O6 H2O NaCl The measurement of the concentration of hydrogen ions compared to the concentration of hydroxide ions in a solution is called A. pH B. ionization C. isotope D. covalent bonding Which of the following is NOT an example of kinetic energy? A. B. C. D. wind A moving stream A car parked at the top of a hill steam Which of the following is an example of low quality energy? A. B. C. D. gasoline food Heat in the ocean Nuclear fusion Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction? A. B. C. D. Combustion of gasoline Sugar dissolving in water Slicing a piece of bread Melting butter