Question 1

An example of a closed system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a lake fed by a river. 
B)  an erupting volcano. 
C)  a lightbulb. 
D)  the human body. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  a lake fed by a river. 
B)  an erupting volcano. 
C)  a lightbulb. 
D)  the human body. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 2

Every country is currently experiencing an increase in population. Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is a sink?

Accepted Answer

A)  A system where matter and energy can move in and out. 
B)  The rate of transfer of matter among difference systems. 
C)  The average amount of time matter is contained in a reservoir. 
D)  Where matter can be trapped if it has a long residence time. 
E)  A system that consists of all of the living organisms that inhabit the Earth. 
A)  A system where matter and energy can move in and out. 
B)  The rate of transfer of matter among difference systems. 
C)  The average amount of time matter is contained in a reservoir. 
D)  Where matter can be trapped if it has a long residence time. 
E)  A system that consists of all of the living organisms that inhabit the Earth.

Question 4

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-Atmopshere

Accepted Answer

A)  algae 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  melting glacier 
D)  lava from a volcano 
A)  algae 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  melting glacier 
D)  lava from a volcano

Question 5

The amount of time matter is contained in a specific reservoir is called ________ time.

Accepted Answer

A)  flux 
B)  sink 
C)  open 
D)  reservoir 
E)  residence 
A)  flux 
B)  sink 
C)  open 
D)  reservoir 
E)  residence

Question 6

Which of the following explains how the geosphere interacts with the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sun transfers energy to the oceans and causes severe weather, like hurricanes. 
B)  A plant uses carbon dioxide to produce leaves. 
C)  A volcano explodes gases and ash into the air. 
D)  A glacier melts into the ocean. 
E)  A plant dies on the ocean floor. 
A)  The sun transfers energy to the oceans and causes severe weather, like hurricanes. 
B)  A plant uses carbon dioxide to produce leaves. 
C)  A volcano explodes gases and ash into the air. 
D)  A glacier melts into the ocean. 
E)  A plant dies on the ocean floor.

Question 7

Of concern to the environmental geologist is:

Accepted Answer

A)  landslides. 
B)  earthquakes and faults. 
C)  mineral resources. 
D)  hydrology. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  landslides. 
B)  earthquakes and faults. 
C)  mineral resources. 
D)  hydrology. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 8

Solar energy and hydroelectric power are examples of non-renewable energy resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is part of the biosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  gases that surround the Earth 
B)  the rock (solid and molten) and materials derived from rock that make up the Earth 
C)  all the water (liquid and frozen) on the Earth's surface and underground 
D)  all living organisms on the Earth 
E)  all of the above 
A)  gases that surround the Earth 
B)  the rock (solid and molten) and materials derived from rock that make up the Earth 
C)  all the water (liquid and frozen) on the Earth's surface and underground 
D)  all living organisms on the Earth 
E)  all of the above

Question 10

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-Scientific method

Accepted Answer

A)  An approach to asking and answering questions that scientist use to explore and explain how the natural world operates. 
B)  A tentative explanation that is the consistent with what is known about a situation; needs to be tested. 
C)  A well educated guess about what will happen based on observations and statements about a situation or problem. 
D)  A well-accepted statement that many consider a useful explanation of a situation or problem. 
A)  An approach to asking and answering questions that scientist use to explore and explain how the natural world operates. 
B)  A tentative explanation that is the consistent with what is known about a situation; needs to be tested. 
C)  A well educated guess about what will happen based on observations and statements about a situation or problem. 
D)  A well-accepted statement that many consider a useful explanation of a situation or problem.

Question 11

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-Biosphere

Accepted Answer

A)  algae 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  melting glacier 
D)  lava from a volcano 
A)  algae 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  melting glacier 
D)  lava from a volcano

Question 12

As human population increases, so does the cost of natural disasters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the Earth's carrying capacity? How do you think this could be measured?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's carrying capacity refers to

Question 14

What is a sustainable society?

Accepted Answer

A)  one that can satisfy its needs without jeopardizing the needs of future generations 
B)  one in which population stability occurs by increased fatalities, mass starvation, and ecologic degradation 
C)  one that grows exponentially 
D)  one that consumes geosphere resources 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  one that can satisfy its needs without jeopardizing the needs of future generations 
B)  one in which population stability occurs by increased fatalities, mass starvation, and ecologic degradation 
C)  one that grows exponentially 
D)  one that consumes geosphere resources 
E)  all of the above.

Question 15

What is per capita consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  average amount items are recycled rate per year per person 
B)  average consumption of a commodity per year per person 
C)  how much a person works per year per person 
D)  how long it takes for a country's population to double 
E)  how much waste is generated by a person per year 
A)  average amount items are recycled rate per year per person 
B)  average consumption of a commodity per year per person 
C)  how much a person works per year per person 
D)  how long it takes for a country's population to double 
E)  how much waste is generated by a person per year

Question 16

What is the formula for population growth rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  = birth rate * death rate 
B)  = birth rate + death rate 
C)  = birth rate - death rate 
D)  = death rate/birth rate 
E)  = birth rate + 70 
A)  = birth rate * death rate 
B)  = birth rate + death rate 
C)  = birth rate - death rate 
D)  = death rate/birth rate 
E)  = birth rate + 70

Question 17

Which of the following are components of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A)  raising questions 
B)  creating hypotheses 
C)  making predictions 
D)  acquiring data and evaluating results 
E)  all of the above 
A)  raising questions 
B)  creating hypotheses 
C)  making predictions 
D)  acquiring data and evaluating results 
E)  all of the above

Question 18

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-Hydrosphere

Accepted Answer

A)  algae 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  melting glacier 
D)  lava from a volcano 
A)  algae 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  melting glacier 
D)  lava from a volcano

Question 19

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-Prediction

Accepted Answer

A)  An approach to asking and answering questions that scientist use to explore and explain how the natural world operates. 
B)  A tentative explanation that is the consistent with what is known about a situation; needs to be tested. 
C)  A well educated guess about what will happen based on observations and statements about a situation or problem. 
D)  A well-accepted statement that many consider a useful explanation of a situation or problem. 
A)  An approach to asking and answering questions that scientist use to explore and explain how the natural world operates. 
B)  A tentative explanation that is the consistent with what is known about a situation; needs to be tested. 
C)  A well educated guess about what will happen based on observations and statements about a situation or problem. 
D)  A well-accepted statement that many consider a useful explanation of a situation or problem.

Question 20

As human population increases, so will generation of waste, increase use of resources, and pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An example of a closed system is:

Every country is currently experiencing an increase in population. Explain your answer.

What is a sink?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Atmopshere

The amount of time matter is contained in a specific reservoir is called ________ time.

Which of the following explains how the geosphere interacts with the atmosphere?

Of concern to the environmental geologist is:

Solar energy and hydroelectric power are examples of non-renewable energy resources.

Which of the following is part of the biosphere?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Scientific method

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Biosphere

As human population increases, so does the cost of natural disasters.

What is the Earth's carrying capacity? How do you think this could be measured?

What is a sustainable society?

What is per capita consumption?

What is the formula for population growth rate?

Which of the following are components of the scientific method?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Hydrosphere

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Prediction

As human population increases, so will generation of waste, increase use of resources, and pollution.

Earth Systems

The Dynamic Geosphere and Plate Tectonics

Geosphere Materials

Earthquakes

Volcanoes

Rivers and Flooding

Unstable Land

Changing Coasts

Water Resources

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Energy Resources

Atmosphere Resources and Climate Change

Managing Peoples Environmental Impact

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Exam 1: What Does Living With Earth Mean

An example of a closed system is:

Every country is currently experiencing an increase in population. Explain your answer.

What is a sink?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Atmopshere

The amount of time matter is contained in a specific reservoir is called ________ time.

Which of the following explains how the geosphere interacts with the atmosphere?

Of concern to the environmental geologist is:

Solar energy and hydroelectric power are examples of non-renewable energy resources.

Which of the following is part of the biosphere?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Scientific method

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Biosphere

As human population increases, so does the cost of natural disasters.

What is the Earth's carrying capacity? How do you think this could be measured?

What is a sustainable society?

What is per capita consumption?

What is the formula for population growth rate?

Which of the following are components of the scientific method?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Hydrosphere

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Prediction

As human population increases, so will generation of waste, increase use of resources, and pollution.

Earth Systems

The Dynamic Geosphere and Plate Tectonics

Geosphere Materials

Earthquakes

Volcanoes

Rivers and Flooding

Unstable Land

Changing Coasts

Water Resources

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Energy Resources

Atmosphere Resources and Climate Change

Managing Peoples Environmental Impact

Filters