Question 1

Which of the following is an element?

Accepted Answer

A)  compound 
B)  soil 
C)  water 
D)  nitrogen 
A)  compound 
B)  soil 
C)  water 
D)  nitrogen

Question 2

Which statement is the best example of - a synergistic interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  The combined effects of alcohol and a depressant produce a greater effect than would be expected from adding their individual effects. 
B)  When the exponential growth of the human population exceeds the carrying capacity, a massive dieback will occur. 
C)  The use of alcohol reduces the effectiveness of a blood thinner. 
D)  Secondary smoke may increase chances of lung cancer in a nonsmoker. 
A)  The combined effects of alcohol and a depressant produce a greater effect than would be expected from adding their individual effects. 
B)  When the exponential growth of the human population exceeds the carrying capacity, a massive dieback will occur. 
C)  The use of alcohol reduces the effectiveness of a blood thinner. 
D)  Secondary smoke may increase chances of lung cancer in a nonsmoker.

Question 3

One factor that can lead to an environmental surprise is a discontinuity or abrupt change in a previously stable system when some ___________________________________ is crossed.

Accepted Answer

environmen

Question 4

A(n)____________________ feedback loop causes a system to change further in the same direction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ feedback loop causes a system to...

Question 5

What is one distinctive building block of matter?

Accepted Answer

A)  compound 
B)  mixture 
C)  element 
D)  isotope 
A)  compound 
B)  mixture 
C)  element 
D)  isotope

Question 6

What is meant by an isotope's half-life?

Accepted Answer

The time needed for one-half o

Question 7

Which option is most effective for dealing with nondegradable pollutants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep them from getting into the environment. 
B)  Remove them from contaminated air. 
C)  Remove them from contaminated water. 
D)  Remove them from contaminated soil. 
A)  Keep them from getting into the environment. 
B)  Remove them from contaminated air. 
C)  Remove them from contaminated water. 
D)  Remove them from contaminated soil.

Question 8

____________________ science consists of scientific results or hypotheses that have not undergone the rigours of the peer review process,but which are nevertheless presented as sound science.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ science consists of scientific results or...

Question 9

What does the space occupied by an atom mostly consist of?

Accepted Answer

A)  protons 
B)  nothing 
C)  neutrons 
D)  electrons 
A)  protons 
B)  nothing 
C)  neutrons 
D)  electrons

Question 10

A low-throughput economy is based on energy flow and matter recycling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What does the term atomic number refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of atoms in a molecule 
B)  the number of protons in an atom 
C)  the number of electrons in an atom 
D)  the number of neutrons in a molecule 
A)  the number of atoms in a molecule 
B)  the number of protons in an atom 
C)  the number of electrons in an atom 
D)  the number of neutrons in a molecule

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of ionizing radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  microwaves 
B)  gamma rays 
C)  infrared waves 
D)  visible waves 
A)  microwaves 
B)  gamma rays 
C)  infrared waves 
D)  visible waves

Question 13

Which statement best describes a synergistic effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  It induces a positive feedback loop and results in continued interaction. 
B)  It occurs when two or more factors interact to produce a greater effect than each would have produced separately. 
C)  It results in a time delay. 
D)  It occurs when two or more factors interact to produce a lesser effect than each would have produced separately. 
A)  It induces a positive feedback loop and results in continued interaction. 
B)  It occurs when two or more factors interact to produce a greater effect than each would have produced separately. 
C)  It results in a time delay. 
D)  It occurs when two or more factors interact to produce a lesser effect than each would have produced separately.

Question 14

How can we live more sustainably?

Accepted Answer

Reducing throughput of matter

Question 15

The spectrum of electromagnetic radiation released by the sun consists mostly of what type of radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  gamma rays 
B)  ultraviolet waves 
C)  visible waves 
D)  infrared waves 
A)  gamma rays 
B)  ultraviolet waves 
C)  visible waves 
D)  infrared waves

Question 16

When an object is released from a high altitude,the object's potential energy converts to ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an object is released from a...

Question 17

What is a likely product of a fusion reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha particles 
B)  helium 
C)  tritium 
D)  deuterium 
A)  alpha particles 
B)  helium 
C)  tritium 
D)  deuterium

Question 18

Which statement best characterizes the effect of human events on the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feedback is usually immediate. 
B)  It is predicted that the environment is diverse. 
C)  Long delays exist between events and responses. 
D)  Our generalizations are based upon many experiences. 
A)  Feedback is usually immediate. 
B)  It is predicted that the environment is diverse. 
C)  Long delays exist between events and responses. 
D)  Our generalizations are based upon many experiences.

Question 19

Which complex compound is matched with its correct building block?

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins-fatty acids 
B)  nucleic acids-monosaccharides 
C)  chromosomes-proteins 
D)  complex carbohydrates-simple sugars such as glucose 
A)  proteins-fatty acids 
B)  nucleic acids-monosaccharides 
C)  chromosomes-proteins 
D)  complex carbohydrates-simple sugars such as glucose

Question 20

What is the nature of liquids,solids,and gases?

Accepted Answer

A)  they are chemical forms of matter 
B)  they are compounds 
C)  they are physical states of matter 
D)  they are mixtures 
A)  they are chemical forms of matter 
B)  they are compounds 
C)  they are physical states of matter 
D)  they are mixtures

Exam 3: Science, systems, matter, and Energy

Which of the following is an element?

Which statement is the best example of - a synergistic interaction?

One factor that can lead to an environmental surprise is a discontinuity or abrupt change in a previously stable system when some ___________________________________ is crossed.

A(n)____________________ feedback loop causes a system to change further in the same direction.

What is one distinctive building block of matter?

What is meant by an isotope's half-life?

Which option is most effective for dealing with nondegradable pollutants?

____________________ science consists of scientific results or hypotheses that have not undergone the rigours of the peer review process,but which are nevertheless presented as sound science.

What does the space occupied by an atom mostly consist of?

A low-throughput economy is based on energy flow and matter recycling.

What does the term atomic number refer to?

Which of the following is an example of ionizing radiation?

Which statement best describes a synergistic effect?

How can we live more sustainably?

The spectrum of electromagnetic radiation released by the sun consists mostly of what type of radiation?

When an object is released from a high altitude,the object's potential energy converts to ______________________________.

What is a likely product of a fusion reaction?

Which statement best characterizes the effect of human events on the environment?

Which complex compound is matched with its correct building block?

What is the nature of liquids,solids,and gases?

Environmental Problems: an Introduction and Overview

Environmental History: Learning From the Past

Ecosystems: What Are They, and How Do They Work

Evolution and Biodiversity

Climate and Terrestrial Biodiversity

Aquatic Biodiversity

Community Ecology

Population Ecology

Applying Population Ecology: the Human Population

Sustaining Terrestrial Biodiversity: Managing and Protecting Ecosystems

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach

Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity

Food and Soil Resources

Water Resources

Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Risk,toxicology,and Human Health

Air Pollution

Climate Change and Ozone Loss

Water Pollution

Pest Management

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Sustainable Cities

Economics, environment, and Sustainability

Politics, environment, and Sustainability

Environmental World-views, ethics, and Sustainability

Filters