Question 1

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the nature of natural resources and their use by people?

Accepted Answer

A) Slowing down the rate of population growth as well as reducing resource consumption levels will allow for more time to develop technological advances to find alternatives to non-renewable resources. 
B) Even renewable resources must be used in a manner that allows for them to replenish or replace themselves and thus these resources should more accurately be considered potentially renewable and not be overexploited. 
C) Developing countries are often faced with the difficult choice between exploiting natural resources to provide for their expanding populations in the short term (to pay for food or to cover debts)or conserving those resources for future generations. 
D) Poverty does not impose any pressures on natural resources as the poor use barely any resources at all and what they do use is used very carefully and wisely for long term survival. 
A) Slowing down the rate of population growth as well as reducing resource consumption levels will allow for more time to develop technological advances to find alternatives to non-renewable resources. 
B) Even renewable resources must be used in a manner that allows for them to replenish or replace themselves and thus these resources should more accurately be considered potentially renewable and not be overexploited. 
C) Developing countries are often faced with the difficult choice between exploiting natural resources to provide for their expanding populations in the short term (to pay for food or to cover debts)or conserving those resources for future generations. 
D) Poverty does not impose any pressures on natural resources as the poor use barely any resources at all and what they do use is used very carefully and wisely for long term survival.

Question 2

In the United States ecological footprint of each person is about 10 hectares.The Earth presently has 11.4 billion hectares of productive land and water.If everyone in the world lived at the same level of consumption as the average American about how many earths would we need to survive according to the ecological footprint analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) Two Earths 
B) Three Earths 
C) Four Earths 
D) Five Earths 
A) Two Earths 
B) Three Earths 
C) Four Earths 
D) Five Earths

Question 3

Compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Accepted Answer

Nonrenewable resources are natural resou

Question 4

In order to estimate human impact on the environment we can?

Accepted Answer

A) multiply the number of people times affluence per person times resources used and wastes produced (I=P x A x T) 
B) multiply resource depletion times number of years divided by number of people (I = R x Y ÷ P) 
C) multiply birth rate times consumption patterns divided by available resources (I= B x C ÷ R) 
D) Divide number of people by resources needed and wastes produced (I = P ÷ T) 
A) multiply the number of people times affluence per person times resources used and wastes produced (I=P x A x T) 
B) multiply resource depletion times number of years divided by number of people (I = R x Y ÷ P) 
C) multiply birth rate times consumption patterns divided by available resources (I= B x C ÷ R) 
D) Divide number of people by resources needed and wastes produced (I = P ÷ T)

Question 5

A state agency has contacted you to do a scientific assessment of kudzu in a nature preserve in southern Georgia.They are concerned about the effects of the non-native invasive vine on a small rare plant that grows on the forest floor in the preserve,but which is found nowhere else in the state.Kudzu is only growing in the east side of the preserve because it hasn't yet had time to invade further.In order to assess the effects of kudzu on the rare plant,you set up the following experiment:
Site 1.On the east side of the park with the kudzu,you set up ten 1m x 1m plots on the forest floor.In each plot you count the number of individuals of the rare plant.
Site 2.On the west side of the park without the kudzu,you set up ten 1m x 1m plots of the forest floor.In each plot you count the number of individuals of the rare plant.
Based solely on the data represented in the associated table,what can you report to the agency that contracted you to do this study
$$\begin{array} { l | l } 
\text { Site } & \text { Mean number of individuals of rare plant per plat } \
\hline \text { Site 1 } & 1.7 \
\hline \text { Site 2 } & 4.2
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A) Kudzu is shading out the rare plant. 
B) The rare plant is unaffected by the presence of the kudzu. 
C) Fewer individuals of the rare plant grow in the presence of kudzu when compared to areas without kudzu. 
D) It will be impossible to remove kudzu from the park because it grows too fast. 
A) Kudzu is shading out the rare plant. 
B) The rare plant is unaffected by the presence of the kudzu. 
C) Fewer individuals of the rare plant grow in the presence of kudzu when compared to areas without kudzu. 
D) It will be impossible to remove kudzu from the park because it grows too fast.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) 20% 
B) 30% 
C) 50% 
D) 70% 
A) 20% 
B) 30% 
C) 50% 
D) 70%

Question 7

Which of the following stages comes LAST in addressing environmental problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Risk analysis 
B) Political action 
C) Long-term management and evaluation 
D) Scientific assessment 
A) Risk analysis 
B) Political action 
C) Long-term management and evaluation 
D) Scientific assessment

Question 8

People overpopulation is a situation:

Accepted Answer

A) that occurs when each individual in a population consumes too large a share of resources. 
B) that results from the consumption-oriented lifestyles of people in highly developed countries. 
C) in which there are too many people in a given geographical area. 
D) in which the level of demand on resources is greater than the number of people in that geographic area. 
A) that occurs when each individual in a population consumes too large a share of resources. 
B) that results from the consumption-oriented lifestyles of people in highly developed countries. 
C) in which there are too many people in a given geographical area. 
D) in which the level of demand on resources is greater than the number of people in that geographic area.

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely to happen if everybody in the world used resources at the rate that people in the United States do?

Accepted Answer

A) People would be healthier and happier worldwide. 
B) Our current resources would run out quickly. 
C) Violent conflicts would decrease because basic needs would be met. 
D) Economies would prosper. 
A) People would be healthier and happier worldwide. 
B) Our current resources would run out quickly. 
C) Violent conflicts would decrease because basic needs would be met. 
D) Economies would prosper.

Question 10

Examples of non-sustainable human activities or behaviors include:

Accepted Answer

A) recycling 
B) attempts to limit human population growth 
C) using technology to improve car mileage 
D) use of non-renewable fossil fuels 
A) recycling 
B) attempts to limit human population growth 
C) using technology to improve car mileage 
D) use of non-renewable fossil fuels

Question 11

What is the correct sequence of steps in the scientific method
I.State the problem
II.Analyze and interpret the data
III.Develop a hypothesis
IV.Share the results with other scientists
V.Design and perform an experiment to test the hypothesis

Accepted Answer

A) I - II - III - IV - V 
B) III - I - V - II - IV 
C) I - III - V - II - IV 
D) V - IV- III - II - I 
A) I - II - III - IV - V 
B) III - I - V - II - IV 
C) I - III - V - II - IV 
D) V - IV- III - II - I

Question 12

What is the relationship between variables and the control group in a well-designed scientific experiment

Accepted Answer

Each factor that influences a process is

Question 13

The interdisciplinary study of humanity's relationship with other organisms and the non-living physical environment is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) ecology 
B) sociology 
C) political science 
D) environmental science 
A) ecology 
B) sociology 
C) political science 
D) environmental science

Question 14

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 15

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 16

When you complained to a friend from India about India's high population she responded by suggesting you consider that the United States is also overpopulated.What do you think she meant?

Accepted Answer

A) The United States has a very high immigration rate. 
B) The United States has a very high birth rate compared to other developed countries and to China. 
C) The United States,which is 5% of the world's population,consumes 25% of the world's resources. 
D) The density of urban metropolitan centers like New York shows that the United States is also overpopulated. 
A) The United States has a very high immigration rate. 
B) The United States has a very high birth rate compared to other developed countries and to China. 
C) The United States,which is 5% of the world's population,consumes 25% of the world's resources. 
D) The density of urban metropolitan centers like New York shows that the United States is also overpopulated.

Question 17

If it is true that too many people living in an area causes degradation and a destruction of natural resources,then why is it that people who live in the large metropolitan areas in the United States able to have so many more material possessions than those living in the countries to the south of US?

Accepted Answer

A) Our population has stopped growing and theirs is continuing to grow. 
B) People living in these metropolitan areas have more money to spend to buy the goods. 
C) We are using the natural resources of less developed countries to keep us supplied with goods and produce. 
D) We recycle most of our goods. 
A) Our population has stopped growing and theirs is continuing to grow. 
B) People living in these metropolitan areas have more money to spend to buy the goods. 
C) We are using the natural resources of less developed countries to keep us supplied with goods and produce. 
D) We recycle most of our goods.

Question 18

Why do we need to be careful when interpreting IPAT equation results?

Accepted Answer

A) We often do not understand all of the environmental impacts of a particular technology. 
B) IPAT equations are usually inaccurate. 
C) We often do not have the mathematical precision to interpret IPAT data. 
D) IPAT equations are only useful for determining consumption in developing countries. 
A) We often do not understand all of the environmental impacts of a particular technology. 
B) IPAT equations are usually inaccurate. 
C) We often do not have the mathematical precision to interpret IPAT data. 
D) IPAT equations are only useful for determining consumption in developing countries.

Question 19

Define environmental sustainability.Discuss three reasons why experts in environmental science think that the human population is not operating sustainability.

Accepted Answer

The ability to meet humanity's current n

Question 20

What does an ecological footprint measure?

Accepted Answer

A) Natural resources used by each person in an area. 
B) Products bought and used by each person in an area. 
C) The amount of people that can live in a given area. 
D) The number of planet's worth of resources we have. 
A) Natural resources used by each person in an area. 
B) Products bought and used by each person in an area. 
C) The amount of people that can live in a given area. 
D) The number of planet's worth of resources we have.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the nature of natural resources and their use by people?

Compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable resources.

In order to estimate human impact on the environment we can?

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

Which of the following stages comes LAST in addressing environmental problems?

People overpopulation is a situation:

Which of the following is most likely to happen if everybody in the world used resources at the rate that people in the United States do?

Examples of non-sustainable human activities or behaviors include:

What is the correct sequence of steps in the scientific method I.State the problem II.Analyze and interpret the data III.Develop a hypothesis IV.Share the results with other scientists V.Design and perform an experiment to test the hypothesis

What is the relationship between variables and the control group in a well-designed scientific experiment

The interdisciplinary study of humanity's relationship with other organisms and the non-living physical environment is termed:

An integrated explanation of numerous hypotheses is known as a?

All of the following describe the process of science EXCEPT:

When you complained to a friend from India about India's high population she responded by suggesting you consider that the United States is also overpopulated.What do you think she meant?

Why do we need to be careful when interpreting IPAT equation results?

Define environmental sustainability.Discuss three reasons why experts in environmental science think that the human population is not operating sustainability.

What does an ecological footprint measure?

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

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the nature of natural resources and their use by people?

Compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable resources.

In order to estimate human impact on the environment we can?

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

Which of the following stages comes LAST in addressing environmental problems?

People overpopulation is a situation:

Which of the following is most likely to happen if everybody in the world used resources at the rate that people in the United States do?

Examples of non-sustainable human activities or behaviors include:

What is the correct sequence of steps in the scientific method I.State the problem II.Analyze and interpret the data III.Develop a hypothesis IV.Share the results with other scientists V.Design and perform an experiment to test the hypothesis

What is the relationship between variables and the control group in a well-designed scientific experiment

The interdisciplinary study of humanity's relationship with other organisms and the non-living physical environment is termed:

An integrated explanation of numerous hypotheses is known as a?

All of the following describe the process of science EXCEPT:

When you complained to a friend from India about India's high population she responded by suggesting you consider that the United States is also overpopulated.What do you think she meant?

Why do we need to be careful when interpreting IPAT equation results?

Define environmental sustainability.Discuss three reasons why experts in environmental science think that the human population is not operating sustainability.

What does an ecological footprint measure?

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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