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ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL - FINAL REVIEWS Flashcards

1
Q

What makes a science considered to be “interdisciplinary?”

A

it borrows ideas from several fields of science

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2
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What type of atmospheric setup was responsible for the Canadian Wildfires and the heavy smoke in the Northeastern United States in June 2023?

A

Omega Block

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3
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The _________ is the sum of all factors that influence life.

A

environment

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4
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Which of the following is true concerning a “zoonotic disease?”

A

it is spread through environmental vectors

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5
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If you were to look at the AQI Scale, which score would be considered “unhealthy?”

A

150+

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6
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Which of the following is not considered one of the “big ideas” in Environmental Science?

biomes
human and environment interaction
energy transfer
sustainability

A

biomes

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7
Q

The number 332,000,000 is most representative of ________________.

A

the total us population

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8
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If you were to travel from the Equator towards the North Pole, what would be the logical order of biomes you would encounter?

A

tropical rain forests, temperate forest, taiga, tundra

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9
Q

Which of the following is the best example of an ecosystem?

tundra
desert
lake
temperate forest

A

lake

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10
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Which of the following is considered to be an abiotic factor in the environment?

viruses and bacteria
mammals
rock and sediments
plants

A

rock and sediments

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11
Q

which of the following would be considered a generalist species

speckled cobra
red panda bear
poison dart frog
raccoon

A

raccoon

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12
Q

How many acres are found in one hectare?

A

2.5

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13
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Which of the following is not true concerning mangrove trees?

they do not serve as nurseries for organisms
they add economic value to a location
they protect coastlines

A

they do not serve as nurseries for organisms

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14
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Which of the following would be considered a specialist species?

cats
ebola virus
raccoons
common cold

A

ebola virus

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15
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The number “78” is most closely related to ___________________.

A

the avg life expectancy in the us

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16
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Which location would be the least susceptible to saltwater intrusion?

A

Green Bay, WI

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17
Q

According to the YouTube video and video guide on “Human and Ecosystem Services,” what was the importance of the rose periwinkle plant found in Madagascar?

A

aids in treating childhood leukemia

18
Q

Washington is home to the only _________________ on the North American continent.

A

temperate rainforest

19
Q

According to the YouTube video and video guide on “Ocean Biogeography,” which ocean was the shallowest and was not conducive to photosynthetic organisms to thrive?

A

arctic

20
Q

___________ are places for recycling and removal of dangerous chemicals from the water and clarifying and cleaning water.

A

wetlands

21
Q

Waterlogging is a real concern when it comes to irrigation. The roots of a crop are deprived of _____________ and this is most common with ___________ irrigation.

A

oxygen, flood

22
Q

The average albedo on Earth is approximately _____.

A

30%

23
Q

Where would you expect to find the Sun’s rays located on September 21st?

A

equator

24
Q

Radon gas forms when ____________ under the surface of Earth reacts with rock, especially ________________.

A

uranium, granite

25
Q

Which of the following is true concerning adiabatic heating?

A

leeward side of a mountain, compressing of air molecules, warm air

26
Q

If you wanted to travel to the Ogallala Aquifer, which state would you not travel to?

A

kentucky

27
Q

Perennial crops thrive with _______ irrigation.

A

drip

28
Q

_____________ is the most abundant element found in Earth’s crust.

A

oxygen

29
Q

According to our textbook and in class discussions, what is considered to be the most dangerous indoor pollutant?

A

carbon monoxide

30
Q

Which disease would most likely spread through a vector?

cystic fibrosis
measles
yellow fever
tuberculosis

A

yellow fever

30
Q

If you bought a home in ____________, it would be highly advisable to have the home tested for the presence of radon gas.

A

minnesota

31
Q

____________ is the most common type of rock suited for an aquifer.

A

sandstone

32
Q

Which researcher believed that Earth will reach its carrying capacity and will not have enough resources for the growing population?

A

Thomas Malthus

33
Q

Which type of mining is considered to be the most dangerous to human safety?

A

subsurface mining

34
Q

If you wanted to experience very high albedo, where would you most likely travel?

A

Northern finland

35
Q

Which of the following is not one of the “big ideas” in Environmental Science?

sustainability
human and environmental interactions
biodiversity

A

biodiversity

36
Q

__________ are layers of rock and sediment that store ground water.

A

aquifers

37
Q

Which type of chemical pollutant affects hormones in the body?

A

endocrine disruptor

38
Q

If you wanted to use geothermal heating as a source of renewable energy, where would you most likely live?

A

oregon

39
Q

During which time of year would you expect to find the Sun’s rays directly above the Tropic of Capricorn?

A

december 21

40
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null

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41
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null

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