Question 1

Why is a risk analysis usually performed in solving environmental problems?

Accepted Answer

A) To provide public awareness and endorsement. 
B) To monitor the initial assessment and modeling of the problem. 
C) To solicit public opinion about how evidence should be interpreted when selection a course of action. 
D) To analyze the potential effect of an intervention versus doing nothing. 
A) To provide public awareness and endorsement. 
B) To monitor the initial assessment and modeling of the problem. 
C) To solicit public opinion about how evidence should be interpreted when selection a course of action. 
D) To analyze the potential effect of an intervention versus doing nothing.

Question 2

The photograph below represents the average family living in Mali. Based on the photo, what do you think is Mali's most likely contribution to environmental problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Depletion of fossil fuels 
B) Overpopulation 
C) Overconsumption 
D) Global climate change 
A) Depletion of fossil fuels 
B) Overpopulation 
C) Overconsumption 
D) Global climate change

Question 3

Which of the following describes the relationship among population growth, consumption of natural resources, and environmental degradation?

Accepted Answer

A) When individual demands on natural resources are far greater than the requirements for survival, people in affluent nations deplete resources and degrade the global environment through increased consumption of nonessential items to satisfy their desires. 
B) Rapid population growth does not overwhelm and deplete a country's soils, forests, and other natural resources when the amount of resources essential to an individual's survival is small. 
C) Rate of resource consumption affects the environment far less that the explosion in population. 
D) There is no relationship between population growth, consumption of natural resources, and environmental degradation. 
A) When individual demands on natural resources are far greater than the requirements for survival, people in affluent nations deplete resources and degrade the global environment through increased consumption of nonessential items to satisfy their desires. 
B) Rapid population growth does not overwhelm and deplete a country's soils, forests, and other natural resources when the amount of resources essential to an individual's survival is small. 
C) Rate of resource consumption affects the environment far less that the explosion in population. 
D) There is no relationship between population growth, consumption of natural resources, and environmental degradation.

Question 4

The highly developed countries represent how much of the world's population?

Accepted Answer

A) 18% 
B) 25% 
C) 30% 
D) 70% 
A) 18% 
B) 25% 
C) 30% 
D) 70%

Question 5

Which of the following ecological footprints is the largest?

Accepted Answer

A) Ecological footprint of a single individual in U.S. 
B) Ecological footprint of a single individuals in France 
C) Ecological footprint of a single individuals in India 
D) Ecological footprint of 6 individuals in India 
A) Ecological footprint of a single individual in U.S. 
B) Ecological footprint of a single individuals in France 
C) Ecological footprint of a single individuals in India 
D) Ecological footprint of 6 individuals in India

Question 6

Use an example to describe the 5 steps used by environmental scientists to address an environmental problem.

Accepted Answer

Step 1:Scientific assessment:Problem is

Question 7

The scientist in the picture below is MOST likely participating in what step in the scientific process?

Accepted Answer

A) analysis of data 
B) collection of data 
C) formulation of a hypothesis 
D) studying an experimental group 
A) analysis of data 
B) collection of data 
C) formulation of a hypothesis 
D) studying an experimental group

Question 8

This partial image of North America represents:   1. A satellite view of the continent taken during the day to highlight areas of bright sunlight. 2. The areas in yellow represent major metropolitan areas.
3. The areas in yellow represent major human population centers.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) Both 2 and 3 can be interpreted from the image. 
A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) Both 2 and 3 can be interpreted from the image.

Question 9

An integrated explanation of numerous hypotheses is known as a

Accepted Answer

A) fact. 
B) law. 
C) control. 
D) theory. 
A) fact. 
B) law. 
C) control. 
D) theory.

Question 10

All of the following describe the process of science EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Science seeks to reduce complexity of the natural world to general principles which are used to provide new insights. 
B) Scientific data is collected through observation and experimentation and thus questions of science are limited to testable questions. 
C) Conclusions inferred from collected data are often based on faith, emotion, or intuition. 
D) Confirming the validity of new results by repeatability is a requirement of science. 
A) Science seeks to reduce complexity of the natural world to general principles which are used to provide new insights. 
B) Scientific data is collected through observation and experimentation and thus questions of science are limited to testable questions. 
C) Conclusions inferred from collected data are often based on faith, emotion, or intuition. 
D) Confirming the validity of new results by repeatability is a requirement of science.

Question 11

All of the following statements describe environmental science EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) The goal of environmental science is to try to establish general principles about how the natural world functions. 
B) Environmental scientists seek to develop viable solutions to environmental problems that are based as much as possible on scientific knowledge. 
C) Since environmental problems are generally complex and scientific understanding of them is often less complete, environmental scientists are often called on to reach scientific consensus before the data are complete. 
D) No exceptions, all of the above statements describe environmental science. 
A) The goal of environmental science is to try to establish general principles about how the natural world functions. 
B) Environmental scientists seek to develop viable solutions to environmental problems that are based as much as possible on scientific knowledge. 
C) Since environmental problems are generally complex and scientific understanding of them is often less complete, environmental scientists are often called on to reach scientific consensus before the data are complete. 
D) No exceptions, all of the above statements describe environmental science.

Question 12

I = P x A x T model can be used to calculate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) level of urbanization 
B) people overpopulation 
C) rate of industrialization 
D) human impact on the environment 
A) level of urbanization 
B) people overpopulation 
C) rate of industrialization 
D) human impact on the environment

Question 13

Trees, fishes, fertile agriculture soil are examples of nonrenewable resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The resource shown here can be classified as:   1. perpetually renewable 2. nonrenewable
3. renewable only if they are replanted and given time to grow

Accepted Answer

A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) both 1 and 2 
A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) both 1 and 2

Question 15

To test a hypothesis about a given variable, experimental and control groups are tested in parallel. Which of the following best explains the dual experiments?

Accepted Answer

A) In the experimental group, a chosen variable is altered in a known way. In the control group, that chosen variable is not altered so a comparison can be made. 
B) In the control group, a chosen variable is altered in a known way. In the experimental group that chosen variable is not altered so a comparison can be made. 
C) In the experimental group, a chosen variable plus all other variables are altered. In the control group, the chosen variable is altered however all other variables are held constant. 
D) In the experimental and control groups two different variables are altered. 
A) In the experimental group, a chosen variable is altered in a known way. In the control group, that chosen variable is not altered so a comparison can be made. 
B) In the control group, a chosen variable is altered in a known way. In the experimental group that chosen variable is not altered so a comparison can be made. 
C) In the experimental group, a chosen variable plus all other variables are altered. In the control group, the chosen variable is altered however all other variables are held constant. 
D) In the experimental and control groups two different variables are altered.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about scientific theories are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Theories cannot be tested. 
B) Theories are the same as hypotheses. 
C) Theories can be used to predict the existence of as-yet unobserved things or phenomena. 
D) Theories are ethical principles based on a religious foundation. 
A) Theories cannot be tested. 
B) Theories are the same as hypotheses. 
C) Theories can be used to predict the existence of as-yet unobserved things or phenomena. 
D) Theories are ethical principles based on a religious foundation.

Why is a risk analysis usually performed in solving environmental problems?

The photograph below represents the average family living in Mali. Based on the photo, what do you think is Mali's most likely contribution to environmental problems?

Which of the following describes the relationship among population growth, consumption of natural resources, and environmental degradation?

The highly developed countries represent how much of the world's population?

Which of the following ecological footprints is the largest?

Use an example to describe the 5 steps used by environmental scientists to address an environmental problem.

The scientist in the picture below is MOST likely participating in what step in the scientific process?

This partial image of North America represents: 1. A satellite view of the continent taken during the day to highlight areas of bright sunlight. 2. The areas in yellow represent major metropolitan areas. 3. The areas in yellow represent major human population centers.

An integrated explanation of numerous hypotheses is known as a

All of the following describe the process of science EXCEPT:

All of the following statements describe environmental science EXCEPT:

I = P x A x T model can be used to calculate which of the following?

Trees, fishes, fertile agriculture soil are examples of nonrenewable resources.

The resource shown here can be classified as: 1. perpetually renewable 2. nonrenewable 3. renewable only if they are replanted and given time to grow

To test a hypothesis about a given variable, experimental and control groups are tested in parallel. Which of the following best explains the dual experiments?

Which of the following statements about scientific theories are TRUE?

Sustainability and Human Values

Environmental History, Politics, and Economics

Risk Analysis and Environmental Health Hazards

How Ecosystems Work

Ecosystems and Evolution

Human Population Change and the Environment

Air and Air Pollution

Global Atmospheric Changes

Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution

The Ocean and Fisheries

Mineral and Soil Resources

Land Resources

Agriculture and Food Resources

Biodiversity and Conservation

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Renewable Energy Resources

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Exam 1: The Environmental Challenges We Face

Why is a risk analysis usually performed in solving environmental problems?

The photograph below represents the average family living in Mali. Based on the photo, what do you think is Mali's most likely contribution to environmental problems?

Which of the following describes the relationship among population growth, consumption of natural resources, and environmental degradation?

The highly developed countries represent how much of the world's population?

Which of the following ecological footprints is the largest?

Use an example to describe the 5 steps used by environmental scientists to address an environmental problem.

The scientist in the picture below is MOST likely participating in what step in the scientific process?

This partial image of North America represents: 1. A satellite view of the continent taken during the day to highlight areas of bright sunlight. 2. The areas in yellow represent major metropolitan areas. 3. The areas in yellow represent major human population centers.

An integrated explanation of numerous hypotheses is known as a

All of the following describe the process of science EXCEPT:

All of the following statements describe environmental science EXCEPT:

I = P x A x T model can be used to calculate which of the following?

Trees, fishes, fertile agriculture soil are examples of nonrenewable resources.

The resource shown here can be classified as: 1. perpetually renewable 2. nonrenewable 3. renewable only if they are replanted and given time to grow

To test a hypothesis about a given variable, experimental and control groups are tested in parallel. Which of the following best explains the dual experiments?

Which of the following statements about scientific theories are TRUE?

Sustainability and Human Values

Environmental History, Politics, and Economics

Risk Analysis and Environmental Health Hazards

How Ecosystems Work

Ecosystems and Evolution

Human Population Change and the Environment

Air and Air Pollution

Global Atmospheric Changes

Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution

The Ocean and Fisheries

Mineral and Soil Resources

Land Resources

Agriculture and Food Resources

Biodiversity and Conservation

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Renewable Energy Resources

Filters