Question 1

A renewable energy source that taps into heat produced deep below ground is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hydroelectric. 
B)  geothermal. 
C)  solar. 
D)  "subterranean" wind. 
E)  fossil fuel. 
A)  hydroelectric. 
B)  geothermal. 
C)  solar. 
D)  "subterranean" wind. 
E)  fossil fuel.

Question 2

Urbanization typically increases the extent of biodiversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ is a biomass fuel.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coal 
B)  Oil 
C)  Wood 
D)  Gas 
E)  Water 
A)  Coal 
B)  Oil 
C)  Wood 
D)  Gas 
E)  Water

Question 4

Toxicants occurring in aquatic ecosystems are highly subjected to biological magnification, meaning the

Accepted Answer

A)  pollutants take a long time to break down. 
B)  pollutants occur in higher concentrations in tissues of organisms higher up the food chain. 
C)  toxic chemicals specifically target primary producers, disrupting the entire food web. 
D)  chemicals are converted to more toxic compounds once in the water. 
E)  toxic chemicals accumulate in the upper (photic) zones of the water. 
A)  pollutants take a long time to break down. 
B)  pollutants occur in higher concentrations in tissues of organisms higher up the food chain. 
C)  toxic chemicals specifically target primary producers, disrupting the entire food web. 
D)  chemicals are converted to more toxic compounds once in the water. 
E)  toxic chemicals accumulate in the upper (photic) zones of the water.

Question 5

________ refers to heat from deep underground sources used as a source of energy.

Accepted Answer

Geothermal power; Ge

Question 6

To reduce the extent of this damaging phenomenon, many power plants have been required to install systems to remove and capture sulfur dioxide from their emissions.

Accepted Answer

A)  acid rain 
B)  eutrophication 
C)  deforestation 
D)  thermal inversion 
E)  ozone depletion 
A)  acid rain 
B)  eutrophication 
C)  deforestation 
D)  thermal inversion 
E)  ozone depletion

Question 7

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that approximately ________% of rural wells and water systems have some type of pollutant in them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that approximately...

Question 8

________ require large quantities of water and power and generate waste and pollution in a relatively small area.

Accepted Answer

Cities or

Question 9

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding the water on Earth?

Accepted Answer

A)  When humans divert water from one region to another, they always ensure that it does not have an effect on normal migration patterns of other species. 
B)  Most of the water on Earth is frozen in glaciers and ice caps. 
C)  Residents of the less industrialized countries typically use more water than residents in industrialized countries. 
D)  Some semiarid and desert regions of the world have reached carrying capacity for humans due to the shortage of water. 
E)  Water is considered a renewable resource because it is plentiful in all regions of Earth. 
A)  When humans divert water from one region to another, they always ensure that it does not have an effect on normal migration patterns of other species. 
B)  Most of the water on Earth is frozen in glaciers and ice caps. 
C)  Residents of the less industrialized countries typically use more water than residents in industrialized countries. 
D)  Some semiarid and desert regions of the world have reached carrying capacity for humans due to the shortage of water. 
E)  Water is considered a renewable resource because it is plentiful in all regions of Earth.

Question 10

The two countries that are the largest emitters of greenhouse gasses are

Accepted Answer

A)  Russia and the United States of America. 
B)  Canada and the United States of America. 
C)  China and the United States of America. 
D)  China and Mexico. 
E)  China and India. 
A)  Russia and the United States of America. 
B)  Canada and the United States of America. 
C)  China and the United States of America. 
D)  China and Mexico. 
E)  China and India.

Question 11

Over 97% of Earth's total water may be found in the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Over 97% of Earth's total water may...

Question 12

Smog forms when pollutants in the air react with each other in the presence of sunlight and carbon dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following statements accurately describe eutrophication EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eutrophication may be accelerated by agricultural runoff containing fertilizers. 
B)  Eutrophication can be part of a natural process that converts freshwater to marsh to dry land. 
C)  Eutrophication is beneficial and enhances the diversity of life-forms in a body of water. 
D)  Eutrophication accelerates plant and algal growth at the expense of animal diversity. 
E)  Sewage and other organic nutrient pollutants can enhance eutrophication. 
A)  Eutrophication may be accelerated by agricultural runoff containing fertilizers. 
B)  Eutrophication can be part of a natural process that converts freshwater to marsh to dry land. 
C)  Eutrophication is beneficial and enhances the diversity of life-forms in a body of water. 
D)  Eutrophication accelerates plant and algal growth at the expense of animal diversity. 
E)  Sewage and other organic nutrient pollutants can enhance eutrophication.

Question 14

Freshwater is most likely to become contaminated or polluted by ________ from urban and rural environments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Freshwater is most likely to become contaminated...

A renewable energy source that taps into heat produced deep below ground is called

Urbanization typically increases the extent of biodiversity.

________ is a biomass fuel.

Toxicants occurring in aquatic ecosystems are highly subjected to biological magnification, meaning the

________ refers to heat from deep underground sources used as a source of energy.

To reduce the extent of this damaging phenomenon, many power plants have been required to install systems to remove and capture sulfur dioxide from their emissions.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that approximately ________% of rural wells and water systems have some type of pollutant in them.

________ require large quantities of water and power and generate waste and pollution in a relatively small area.

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding the water on Earth?

The two countries that are the largest emitters of greenhouse gasses are

Over 97% of Earth's total water may be found in the ________.

Smog forms when pollutants in the air react with each other in the presence of sunlight and carbon dioxide.

All of the following statements accurately describe eutrophication EXCEPT which one?

Freshwater is most likely to become contaminated or polluted by ________ from urban and rural environments.

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Exam 24: Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues

A renewable energy source that taps into heat produced deep below ground is called

Urbanization typically increases the extent of biodiversity.

________ is a biomass fuel.

Toxicants occurring in aquatic ecosystems are highly subjected to biological magnification, meaning the

________ refers to heat from deep underground sources used as a source of energy.

To reduce the extent of this damaging phenomenon, many power plants have been required to install systems to remove and capture sulfur dioxide from their emissions.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that approximately ________% of rural wells and water systems have some type of pollutant in them.

________ require large quantities of water and power and generate waste and pollution in a relatively small area.

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding the water on Earth?

The two countries that are the largest emitters of greenhouse gasses are

Over 97% of Earth's total water may be found in the ________.

Smog forms when pollutants in the air react with each other in the presence of sunlight and carbon dioxide.

All of the following statements accurately describe eutrophication EXCEPT which one?

Freshwater is most likely to become contaminated or polluted by ________ from urban and rural environments.

Human Biology, Science, and Society

The Chemistry of Living Things

Structure and Function of Cells

From Cells to Organ Systems

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

Blood

Heart and Blood Vessels

The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense

The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases

The Nervous System: Integration and Control

Sensory Mechanisms

The Endocrine System

The Digestive System and Nutrition

The Urinary System

Reproductive Systems

Cell Reproduction and Differentiation

Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation

Genetics and Inheritance

DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering

Development and Aging

Evolution and the Origins of Life

Ecosystems and Populations

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