Environmental Science Overview
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What is the process by which plants convert solar energy into organic compounds?

  • Food chain
  • Cellular respiration
  • Photosynthesis (correct)
  • Food web

    • What is the chemical reaction that occurs when organic molecules from food react with other chemicals, generating energy for living functions?

  • Food web
  • Food chain
  • Photosynthesis
  • Cellular respiration (correct)

    • What demonstrates the relationships between different food chains?

  • Food chain
  • Trophic level
  • Trophic pyramid
  • Food web (correct)

    • How is energy transferred in an ecosystem?

    <p>From one living thing to the next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a network that demonstrates how different nutrients and energy sources connect diverse creatures to one another?

    <p>Food chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to show the quantity of organisms more efficiently at each trophic level?

    <p>Trophic pyramid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of environmental science?

    <p>The study of human interaction with the natural environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about environmental science?

    <p>It is an interdisciplinary field that draws concepts from multiple fields of study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

    <p>Timber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the given example, which field of study is involved when a community decides to use coal for electricity due to its low cost?

    <p>Economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of study is involved when the coal is transported to the population center by road or rail?

    <p>Engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern regarding the depletion of nonrenewable resources?

    <p>They can be used up due to their extremely slow replenishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about CO2 is correct?

    <p>CO2 is a greenhouse gas emitted from combustion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of the melting Arctic Circle ice?

    <p>Increased CO2 emissions and the greenhouse effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce air pollutants?

    <p>Increasing the use of non-renewable resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

    <p>Renewable resources can be replaced by natural processes, while non-renewable resources cannot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of acid rain mentioned in the text?

    <p>The mixing of NO2 and sulfuric acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary threat posed by global warming to polar bears and Arctic culture, according to the text?

    <p>Rising ocean levels and global climate change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about wood as a natural resource is true?

    <p>Wood is a renewable resource if trees are replanted at the same rate as they are cut down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary issue caused by acid mine drainage from abandoned coal mines?

    <p>It kills plant and animal life in its path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of using herbicides and pesticides in agriculture?

    <p>It can cause birth defects and diseases in humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary issue associated with landfills mentioned in the text?

    <p>They release methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one recommended way to reduce land pollution according to the text?

    <p>Buy biodegradable items made from natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a suggested approach to discourage the use of processed foods and fund environmental restoration efforts?

    <p>Impose a tax on processed foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a defense mechanism used by prey to reduce predation risk?

    <p>Chemical substances that repel, deter, or harm predators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mimicry in the context of predator-prey interactions?

    <p>When one species resembles another that has easily recognizable characteristics, deceiving potential predators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are spines and spikes in the context of defense mechanisms?

    <p>Sharp anatomical structures used to deter predators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of mutualism mentioned in the text?

    <p>The interaction between honeybees and flowering plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used to describe microbial population dynamics?

    <p>It includes the initial number of bacteria, the final number after a time period, and the number of generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following interactions is described as one species benefiting while the other is harmed?

    <p>Parasitism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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