Question 1

When energy changes from one form to another, it always goes from a more useful to a less useful form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe three limitations of science in general (as well as environmental science).

Accepted Answer

1. Scientists cannot prove or disprove a

Question 3

Match the items below with the correct energy or matter quality below.
-gasoline

Accepted Answer

A) High-quality matter 
B) Low-quality matter 
C) High-quality energy 
D) Low-quality energy 
E) Both high-quality matter and high-quality energy 
A) High-quality matter 
B) Low-quality matter 
C) High-quality energy 
D) Low-quality energy 
E) Both high-quality matter and high-quality energy

Question 4

Which list of items contains only ions?

Accepted Answer

A)  CO2, H2O, Na+, H- 
B)  Na+, H-, Pb, Hg 
C)  Pb, Hg, CO2,NaCl 
D)  Cl-, Na+, Ca2+, NO3- 
E)  NaCl, NO, CO, NaOH 
A)  CO2, H2O, Na+, H- 
B)  Na+, H-, Pb, Hg 
C)  Pb, Hg, CO2,NaCl 
D)  Cl-, Na+, Ca2+, NO3- 
E)  NaCl, NO, CO, NaOH

Question 5

When electrical energy lights an incandescent light bulb, 50 percent of the energy produces light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The atomic number is the number of

Accepted Answer

A)  atoms in a molecule 
B)  protons in an atom 
C)  nuclei in a molecule 
D)  electrons in an atom 
E)  protons and neutrons in an atom 
A)  atoms in a molecule 
B)  protons in an atom 
C)  nuclei in a molecule 
D)  electrons in an atom 
E)  protons and neutrons in an atom

Question 7

Match the items below with the correct energy or matter quality below.
-nuclear fission

Accepted Answer

A) High-quality matter 
B) Low-quality matter 
C) High-quality energy 
D) Low-quality energy 
E) Both high-quality matter and high-quality energy 
A) High-quality matter 
B) Low-quality matter 
C) High-quality energy 
D) Low-quality energy 
E) Both high-quality matter and high-quality energy

Question 8

Employing the concepts of high-quality matter and low-quality matter, explain to a friend why recycling aluminum drink containers is a good idea.

Accepted Answer

The aluminum needed to produce more alum

Question 9

Match items with their appropriate chemical description.
-Subatomic particle with a negative charge

Accepted Answer

A) S 
B) H+ 
C) Electron 
D) Proton 
E) Neutron
F)CO2
G)Na
H)nucleus
I)mass number
J)NO3-
K)isotopes 
A) S 
B) H+ 
C) Electron 
D) Proton 
E) Neutron
F)CO2
G)Na
H)nucleus
I)mass number
J)NO3-
K)isotopes

Question 10

The law of conservation of matter states that

Accepted Answer

A)  Atoms can be created. 
B)  Atoms can be destroyed. 
C)  Atoms cannot be created or destroyed. 
D)  Atoms can be destroyed if we compost them. 
E)  Atoms can be created through nuclear fission. 
A)  Atoms can be created. 
B)  Atoms can be destroyed. 
C)  Atoms cannot be created or destroyed. 
D)  Atoms can be destroyed if we compost them. 
E)  Atoms can be created through nuclear fission.

Question 11

Explain how the differences between humans and other living organisms, such as plants or animals, are controlled and encoded at the cellular level.

Accepted Answer

Within the nucleus of each cell is a set

Question 12

All organic compounds are characterized by the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon 
B)  Hydrogen 
C)  Oxygen 
D)  Nitrogen 
E)  Phosphorus 
A)  Carbon 
B)  Hydrogen 
C)  Oxygen 
D)  Nitrogen 
E)  Phosphorus

Question 13

Genetic information is contained in coded units on chromosomes called

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA molecules 
B)  Genes 
C)  Macromolecules 
D)  Nucleotides 
E)  Proteins 
A)  DNA molecules 
B)  Genes 
C)  Macromolecules 
D)  Nucleotides 
E)  Proteins

Question 14

___________________ ______________occurs when the nuclei of certain isotopes with large mass numbers are split apart into lighter nuclei when struck by a neutron.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________ ______________occurs when the nuclei of certain...

Question 15

The scientists, with enough data,

Accepted Answer

A)  would be able to prove that there is a correlation between butterfly populations and hot springs 
B)  would not be able to prove a correlation between the butterfly populations and hot springs, but could disprove it 
C)  Would be able to prove or disprove a correlation, depending on the numbers 
D)  would not be able to prove or disprove a correlation between the butterfly populations and hot springs 
E)  would be able to prove that there is a correlation between the butterfly populations and hot springs, but would not be able to disprove it 
A)  would be able to prove that there is a correlation between butterfly populations and hot springs 
B)  would not be able to prove a correlation between the butterfly populations and hot springs, but could disprove it 
C)  Would be able to prove or disprove a correlation, depending on the numbers 
D)  would not be able to prove or disprove a correlation between the butterfly populations and hot springs 
E)  would be able to prove that there is a correlation between the butterfly populations and hot springs, but would not be able to disprove it

Question 16

Match items with their appropriate chemical description.
-The chemical symbol for sodium

Accepted Answer

A) S 
B) H+ 
C) Electron 
D) Proton 
E) Neutron
F)CO2
G)Na
H)nucleus
I)mass number
J)NO3-
K)isotopes 
A) S 
B) H+ 
C) Electron 
D) Proton 
E) Neutron
F)CO2
G)Na
H)nucleus
I)mass number
J)NO3-
K)isotopes

Question 17

Match items with their appropriate chemical description.
-A subatomic particle with no net electrical charge

Accepted Answer

A) S 
B) H+ 
C) Electron 
D) Proton 
E) Neutron
F)CO2
G)Na
H)nucleus
I)mass number
J)NO3-
K)isotopes 
A) S 
B) H+ 
C) Electron 
D) Proton 
E) Neutron
F)CO2
G)Na
H)nucleus
I)mass number
J)NO3-
K)isotopes

Question 18

Match items with their appropriate chemical description.
-The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus

Accepted Answer

A) S 
B) H+ 
C) Electron 
D) Proton 
E) Neutron
F)CO2
G)Na
H)nucleus
I)mass number
J)NO3-
K)isotopes 
A) S 
B) H+ 
C) Electron 
D) Proton 
E) Neutron
F)CO2
G)Na
H)nucleus
I)mass number
J)NO3-
K)isotopes

Question 19

Curiosity and skepticism are important features of the scientific process. Explain how these two attributes in a scientist come into play during a late phase of scientific investigation called accept or reject the hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A skeptical and curious scientist will w

Question 20

Since scientific theories are tentative explanations, they should not be taken seriously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When energy changes from one form to another, it always goes from a more useful to a less useful form.

Describe three limitations of science in general (as well as environmental science).

Match the items below with the correct energy or matter quality below. -gasoline

Which list of items contains only ions?

When electrical energy lights an incandescent light bulb, 50 percent of the energy produces light.

The atomic number is the number of

Match the items below with the correct energy or matter quality below. -nuclear fission

Employing the concepts of high-quality matter and low-quality matter, explain to a friend why recycling aluminum drink containers is a good idea.

Match items with their appropriate chemical description. -Subatomic particle with a negative charge

The law of conservation of matter states that

Explain how the differences between humans and other living organisms, such as plants or animals, are controlled and encoded at the cellular level.

All organic compounds are characterized by the presence of

Genetic information is contained in coded units on chromosomes called

_____ occurs when the nuclei of certain isotopes with large mass numbers are split apart into lighter nuclei when struck by a neutron.

The scientists, with enough data,

Match items with their appropriate chemical description. -The chemical symbol for sodium

Match items with their appropriate chemical description. -A subatomic particle with no net electrical charge

Match items with their appropriate chemical description. -The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus

Curiosity and skepticism are important features of the scientific process. Explain how these two attributes in a scientist come into play during a late phase of scientific investigation called accept or reject the hypothesis.

Since scientific theories are tentative explanations, they should not be taken seriously.

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Exam 2: Science, Matter, and Energy

When energy changes from one form to another, it always goes from a more useful to a less useful form.

Describe three limitations of science in general (as well as environmental science).

Match the items below with the correct energy or matter quality below. -gasoline

Which list of items contains only ions?

When electrical energy lights an incandescent light bulb, 50 percent of the energy produces light.

The atomic number is the number of

Match the items below with the correct energy or matter quality below. -nuclear fission

Employing the concepts of high-quality matter and low-quality matter, explain to a friend why recycling aluminum drink containers is a good idea.

Match items with their appropriate chemical description. -Subatomic particle with a negative charge

The law of conservation of matter states that

Explain how the differences between humans and other living organisms, such as plants or animals, are controlled and encoded at the cellular level.

All organic compounds are characterized by the presence of

Genetic information is contained in coded units on chromosomes called

___________________ ______________occurs when the nuclei of certain isotopes with large mass numbers are split apart into lighter nuclei when struck by a neutron.

The scientists, with enough data,

Match items with their appropriate chemical description. -The chemical symbol for sodium

Match items with their appropriate chemical description. -A subatomic particle with no net electrical charge

Match items with their appropriate chemical description. -The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus

Curiosity and skepticism are important features of the scientific process. Explain how these two attributes in a scientist come into play during a late phase of scientific investigation called accept or reject the hypothesis.

Since scientific theories are tentative explanations, they should not be taken seriously.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity and Evolution

Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

The Human Population and Urbanization

Climate and Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Ecosystem Approach

Food, Soil, and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Geology and Nonrenewable Minerals

Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews

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_____ occurs when the nuclei of certain isotopes with large mass numbers are split apart into lighter nuclei when struck by a neutron.