Question 1

The seriousness of many environmental problems is a direct result of the large number of humans interacting with the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In which of the following areas is population growth at present most rapid?

Accepted Answer

A)  North America 
B)  the former Soviet Union 
C)  Europe 
D)  Africa 
A)  North America 
B)  the former Soviet Union 
C)  Europe 
D)  Africa

Question 3

Which of the following aspects of human interaction with earth is not true

Accepted Answer

A)  Human activity has caused some species to become extinct. 
B)  Humans have the ability to eradicate entire rain forests. 
C)  Humans are able to correct some of their environmental mistakes. 
D)  Humans have the ability to alter plate tectonics. 
A)  Human activity has caused some species to become extinct. 
B)  Humans have the ability to eradicate entire rain forests. 
C)  Humans are able to correct some of their environmental mistakes. 
D)  Humans have the ability to alter plate tectonics.

Question 4

Because of agricultural impact on soil nutrients,crops grown in the U.S.are less nutritious compared to 50 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The scientific method cannot be applied to the study of the earth,because we cannot experiment on the earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Evidence that the universe originated in a "big bang" includes

Accepted Answer

A)  The differences in compositions of the planets. 
B)  The observation that stars are all moving apart. 
C)  The fact that stars radiate energy. 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  The differences in compositions of the planets. 
B)  The observation that stars are all moving apart. 
C)  The fact that stars radiate energy. 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 7

The carrying capacity for humans is not known.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

World population has now stabilized because of limitations imposed by resource shortages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The planets

Accepted Answer

A)  Formed from the same cloud of gas and dust as the sun. 
B)  Formed in different places in space and were drawn to the sun by gravity. 
C)  Formed billions of years after the sun. 
D)  Were ejected from the sun as molten matter early in its history. 
A)  Formed from the same cloud of gas and dust as the sun. 
B)  Formed in different places in space and were drawn to the sun by gravity. 
C)  Formed billions of years after the sun. 
D)  Were ejected from the sun as molten matter early in its history.

Question 10

Which of the following has existed unchanged from the time of the earth's formation to the present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continents 
B)  The sea floor 
C)  The atmosphere 
D)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  Continents 
B)  The sea floor 
C)  The atmosphere 
D)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 11

Lack of habitable land on earth is a problem that could readily be alleviated by colonization of nearby planets or of the earth's moon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Geologic processes can be described in a series of distinct and independent cycles of air,water and rock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Human ancestral remains appear quite late in the geologic record,within only the last 3 to 4 million years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Land-both to live on and to grow food on-is in abundant supply on earth,though other resources are limited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Many compositional features of the earth,including its abundant surface water,are unique in the solar system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

At present (2005)growth rates,the doubling time of the world's population is about 58 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human activities may increase the dangers from certain geologic hazards. 
B)  Many geologic hazards have existed throughout human history. 
C)  Certain problems, such as resource shortages, will become less severe when other planets or the moon are colonized in the next few decades. 
D)  Some environmental problems, such as those related to pollution, were unrecognized until very recently. 
A)  Human activities may increase the dangers from certain geologic hazards. 
B)  Many geologic hazards have existed throughout human history. 
C)  Certain problems, such as resource shortages, will become less severe when other planets or the moon are colonized in the next few decades. 
D)  Some environmental problems, such as those related to pollution, were unrecognized until very recently.

Question 18

The least dense minerals are found in earth's core.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The population size changes by the difference between the birth rate and death rate of individuals.What factors influence these rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environment. 
B)  Fertility. 
C)  Nutrition. 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Environment. 
B)  Fertility. 
C)  Nutrition. 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  If all of the world's people enjoyed a standard of living similar to that in the United States, resource consumption would increase dramatically 
B)  People are unevenly distributed around the world, but resources are uniformly distributed among nations 
C)  Political considerations may affect resource availability 
D)  Increasing resource use is generally accompanied by increasing production of waste 
A)  If all of the world's people enjoyed a standard of living similar to that in the United States, resource consumption would increase dramatically 
B)  People are unevenly distributed around the world, but resources are uniformly distributed among nations 
C)  Political considerations may affect resource availability 
D)  Increasing resource use is generally accompanied by increasing production of waste

The seriousness of many environmental problems is a direct result of the large number of humans interacting with the environment.

In which of the following areas is population growth at present most rapid?

Which of the following aspects of human interaction with earth is not true

Because of agricultural impact on soil nutrients,crops grown in the U.S.are less nutritious compared to 50 years ago.

The scientific method cannot be applied to the study of the earth,because we cannot experiment on the earth.

Evidence that the universe originated in a "big bang" includes

The carrying capacity for humans is not known.

World population has now stabilized because of limitations imposed by resource shortages.

The planets

Which of the following has existed unchanged from the time of the earth's formation to the present?

Lack of habitable land on earth is a problem that could readily be alleviated by colonization of nearby planets or of the earth's moon.

Geologic processes can be described in a series of distinct and independent cycles of air,water and rock.

Human ancestral remains appear quite late in the geologic record,within only the last 3 to 4 million years.

Land-both to live on and to grow food on-is in abundant supply on earth,though other resources are limited.

Many compositional features of the earth,including its abundant surface water,are unique in the solar system.

At present (2005)growth rates,the doubling time of the world's population is about 58 years.

Which of the following statements is not true?

The least dense minerals are found in earth's core.

The population size changes by the difference between the birth rate and death rate of individuals.What factors influence these rates?

Which of the following statements is not true?

Rocks and Minerals-A First Look

Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Volcanoes

Streams and Flooding

Coastal Zones and Processes

Mass Movements

Ice and Glaciers,wind and Deserts

Climate-Past, present, and Future

Ground Water and Water Resources

Weathering, erosion, and Soil Resources

Mineral and Rock Resources

Energy Resources-Fossil Fuels

Energy Resources-Alternative Sources

Waste Disposal

Water Pollution

Air Pollution

Environmental Law and Policy

Land-Use Planning and Engineering Geology

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Exam 1: Planet and Population: An Overview

The seriousness of many environmental problems is a direct result of the large number of humans interacting with the environment.

In which of the following areas is population growth at present most rapid?

Which of the following aspects of human interaction with earth is not true

Because of agricultural impact on soil nutrients,crops grown in the U.S.are less nutritious compared to 50 years ago.

The scientific method cannot be applied to the study of the earth,because we cannot experiment on the earth.

Evidence that the universe originated in a "big bang" includes

The carrying capacity for humans is not known.

World population has now stabilized because of limitations imposed by resource shortages.

The planets

Which of the following has existed unchanged from the time of the earth's formation to the present?

Lack of habitable land on earth is a problem that could readily be alleviated by colonization of nearby planets or of the earth's moon.

Geologic processes can be described in a series of distinct and independent cycles of air,water and rock.

Human ancestral remains appear quite late in the geologic record,within only the last 3 to 4 million years.

Land-both to live on and to grow food on-is in abundant supply on earth,though other resources are limited.

Many compositional features of the earth,including its abundant surface water,are unique in the solar system.

At present (2005)growth rates,the doubling time of the world's population is about 58 years.

Which of the following statements is not true?

The least dense minerals are found in earth's core.

The population size changes by the difference between the birth rate and death rate of individuals.What factors influence these rates?

Which of the following statements is not true?

Rocks and Minerals-A First Look

Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Volcanoes

Streams and Flooding

Coastal Zones and Processes

Mass Movements

Ice and Glaciers,wind and Deserts

Climate-Past, present, and Future

Ground Water and Water Resources

Weathering, erosion, and Soil Resources

Mineral and Rock Resources

Energy Resources-Fossil Fuels

Energy Resources-Alternative Sources

Waste Disposal

Water Pollution

Air Pollution

Environmental Law and Policy

Land-Use Planning and Engineering Geology

Filters