ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL - FINAL REVIEWS

Question 1

What makes a science considered to be “interdisciplinary?”

Answer 1

it borrows ideas from several fields of science

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Omega Block

Question 3

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

Answer 3

environment

Question 4

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

Answer 4

it is spread through environmental vectors

Question 5

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

Answer 5

150+

Question 6

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

biomes
human and environment interaction
energy transfer
sustainability

Answer 6

biomes

Question 7

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

Answer 7

the total us population

Question 8

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

Answer 8

tropical rain forests, temperate forest, taiga, tundra

Question 9

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

tundra
desert
lake
temperate forest

Answer 9

lake

Question 10

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

viruses and bacteria
mammals
rock and sediments
plants

Answer 10

rock and sediments

Question 11

which of the following would be considered a generalist species

speckled cobra
red panda bear
poison dart frog
raccoon

Answer 11

raccoon

Question 12

How many acres are found in one hectare?

Answer 12

2.5

Question 13

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

Answer 13

they do not serve as nurseries for organisms

Question 14

Which of the following would be considered a specialist species?

cats
ebola virus
raccoons
common cold

Answer 14

ebola virus

Question 15

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

Answer 15

the avg life expectancy in the us

Question 16

Which location would be the least susceptible to saltwater intrusion?

Answer 16

Green Bay, WI

Question 17

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?

Answer 17

aids in treating childhood leukemia

Question 18

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

Answer 18

temperate rainforest

Question 19

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?

Answer 19

arctic

Question 20

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

Answer 20

wetlands

Question 21

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.

Answer 21

oxygen, flood

Question 22

The average albedo on Earth is approximately _____.

Answer 22

30%

Question 23

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

Answer 23

equator

Question 24

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

Answer 24

uranium, granite

Question 25

Which of the following is true concerning adiabatic heating?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

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

Answer 26

kentucky

Question 27

Perennial crops thrive with _______ irrigation.

Answer 27

drip

Question 28

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

Answer 28

oxygen

Question 29

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

Answer 29

carbon monoxide

Question 30

Which disease would most likely spread through a vector? cystic fibrosis measles yellow fever tuberculosis

Answer 30

yellow fever

Question 30

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

Answer 30

minnesota

Question 31

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

Answer 31

sandstone

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Thomas Malthus

Question 33

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

Answer 33

subsurface mining

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Northern finland

Question 35

Which of the following is not one of the "big ideas" in Environmental Science? sustainability human and environmental interactions biodiversity

Answer 35

biodiversity

Question 36

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

Answer 36

aquifers

Question 37

Which type of chemical pollutant affects hormones in the body?

Answer 37

endocrine disruptor

Question 38

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

Answer 38

oregon

Question 39

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

Answer 39

december 21

Question 40

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Question 41

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