Question 1

Economic considerations are not involved with environmental decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The word environment is usually understood to mean the surrounding conditions that affect organisms,but a broader definition would include everything that affects an organism during its lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The organization of colleges and universities in the United States and Canada that promotes sustainability in higher education is called

Accepted Answer

A) UNCED. 
B) UNESCO. 
C) AASHE. 
D) STARS. 
A) UNCED. 
B) UNESCO. 
C) AASHE. 
D) STARS. C

Question 4

Which one of the following is an environmental effect of globalization?

Accepted Answer

A) easy spread of invasive species 
B) climate change 
C) increased production of food for the world's poor 
D) stronger enforcement of environmental laws in most countries 
A) easy spread of invasive species 
B) climate change 
C) increased production of food for the world's poor 
D) stronger enforcement of environmental laws in most countries

Question 5

Some ecosystems have easily recognized boundaries,such as lakes,islands,or floodplains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Malaria is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions,with some 525 million cases occurring annually and resulting in one to three million deaths,mainly in young children:

Accepted Answer

A) of the Quechua Indians in Peru. 
B) in Sub-Saharan Africa. 
C) of the Jesuits in Europe. 
D) of the pilgrims in Massachusetts. 
A) of the Quechua Indians in Peru. 
B) in Sub-Saharan Africa. 
C) of the Jesuits in Europe. 
D) of the pilgrims in Massachusetts.

Question 7

Environment is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) the surrounding conditions that affect organisms. 
B) everything that affects an organism during its lifetime. 
C) all organisms including people affecting many components. 
D) More than one of the choices are correct. 
E) None of the choices are correct. 
A) the surrounding conditions that affect organisms. 
B) everything that affects an organism during its lifetime. 
C) all organisms including people affecting many components. 
D) More than one of the choices are correct. 
E) None of the choices are correct.

Question 8

Energy use

Accepted Answer

A) has been declining in much of the world. 
B) is primarily from alternative energy sources. 
C) increased significantly in the richer countries. 
D) includes much use of biomass in developing countries. 
A) has been declining in much of the world. 
B) is primarily from alternative energy sources. 
C) increased significantly in the richer countries. 
D) includes much use of biomass in developing countries.

Question 9

Immigrants to neighboring countries due to war,famine,or natural disasters

Accepted Answer

A) are an economic burden to host countries. 
B) cause political problems in the host countries. 
C) are a humanitarian problem. 
D) All of the statements are true. 
A) are an economic burden to host countries. 
B) cause political problems in the host countries. 
C) are a humanitarian problem. 
D) All of the statements are true.

Question 10

According to the World Health Organization,almost ________ of all diseases are caused by environmental exposure.

Accepted Answer

one-quarter
25%
1/4

Question 11

The result of the 1997 Kyoto Summit was an international commitment to

Accepted Answer

A) reduce the amount rainforest logging. 
B) increase the amount of land placed in conservation easement. 
C) reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. 
D) reduce the number of oil spills. 
A) reduce the amount rainforest logging. 
B) increase the amount of land placed in conservation easement. 
C) reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. 
D) reduce the number of oil spills.

Question 12

Science is an approach to studying the supernatural world that involves formulating hypotheses and then testing them to see if the hypotheses are supported or refuted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

UNCED was the former name for the Earth Summit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Earth Summit was

Accepted Answer

A) the first worldwide meeting dealing with environmental concerns. 
B) formerly known as the UNCED. 
C) held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) the first worldwide meeting dealing with environmental concerns. 
B) formerly known as the UNCED. 
C) held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 15

The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change

Accepted Answer

A) has not been agreed to. 
B) sets 2°C as the upper limit for the increase in the temperature of the Earth. 
C) requires all countries to reduce greenhouse gas production. 
D) None of the above is correct. 
A) has not been agreed to. 
B) sets 2°C as the upper limit for the increase in the temperature of the Earth. 
C) requires all countries to reduce greenhouse gas production. 
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 16

The Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations include

Accepted Answer

A) ending poverty. 
B) improving health. 
C) addressing climate change. 
D) All of the above are Sustainable Development Goals. 
A) ending poverty. 
B) improving health. 
C) addressing climate change. 
D) All of the above are Sustainable Development Goals.

Question 17

The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park did not have an impact on the ecosystem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is the following is a correct example of interrelatedness?

Accepted Answer

A) Wolves reintroduced → coyotes decline → rodents decline → willows increase 
B) Wolves reintroduced → elk decline → willows increase → beavers increase 
C) Wolves reintroduced → coyotes decline → rodents increase → foxes decrease 
D) Wolves reintroduced → elk decline → willows increase → beavers increase → water flow stays the same 
A) Wolves reintroduced → coyotes decline → rodents decline → willows increase 
B) Wolves reintroduced → elk decline → willows increase → beavers increase 
C) Wolves reintroduced → coyotes decline → rodents increase → foxes decrease 
D) Wolves reintroduced → elk decline → willows increase → beavers increase → water flow stays the same

Question 19

An ecosystem is

Accepted Answer

A) the transition zone between grassland and desert. 
B) a group of interactive species and their environment. 
C) a body of freshwater. 
D) the lowland area on either side of a river. 
A) the transition zone between grassland and desert. 
B) a group of interactive species and their environment. 
C) a body of freshwater. 
D) the lowland area on either side of a river.

Question 20

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary area of study that deals with all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) politics. 
B) economics. 
C) ethics. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) politics. 
B) economics. 
C) ethics. 
D) All of these are correct.

Economic considerations are not involved with environmental decisions.

The word environment is usually understood to mean the surrounding conditions that affect organisms,but a broader definition would include everything that affects an organism during its lifetime.

The organization of colleges and universities in the United States and Canada that promotes sustainability in higher education is called

Which one of the following is an environmental effect of globalization?

Some ecosystems have easily recognized boundaries,such as lakes,islands,or floodplains.

Malaria is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions,with some 525 million cases occurring annually and resulting in one to three million deaths,mainly in young children:

Environment is defined as:

Energy use

Immigrants to neighboring countries due to war,famine,or natural disasters

According to the World Health Organization,almost ________ of all diseases are caused by environmental exposure.

The result of the 1997 Kyoto Summit was an international commitment to

Science is an approach to studying the supernatural world that involves formulating hypotheses and then testing them to see if the hypotheses are supported or refuted.

UNCED was the former name for the Earth Summit.

The Earth Summit was

The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change

The Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations include

The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park did not have an impact on the ecosystem.

Which is the following is a correct example of interrelatedness?

An ecosystem is

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary area of study that deals with all of the following except

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

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Exam 1: Environmental Interrelationships

Economic considerations are not involved with environmental decisions.

The word environment is usually understood to mean the surrounding conditions that affect organisms,but a broader definition would include everything that affects an organism during its lifetime.

The organization of colleges and universities in the United States and Canada that promotes sustainability in higher education is called

Which one of the following is an environmental effect of globalization?

Some ecosystems have easily recognized boundaries,such as lakes,islands,or floodplains.

Malaria is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions,with some 525 million cases occurring annually and resulting in one to three million deaths,mainly in young children:

Environment is defined as:

Energy use

Immigrants to neighboring countries due to war,famine,or natural disasters

According to the World Health Organization,almost ________ of all diseases are caused by environmental exposure.

The result of the 1997 Kyoto Summit was an international commitment to

Science is an approach to studying the supernatural world that involves formulating hypotheses and then testing them to see if the hypotheses are supported or refuted.

UNCED was the former name for the Earth Summit.

The Earth Summit was

The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change

The Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations include

The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park did not have an impact on the ecosystem.

Which is the following is a correct example of interrelatedness?

An ecosystem is

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary area of study that deals with all of the following except

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

Filters