32 Questions
What is the primary reason fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources?
They are formed over millions of years and cannot be replenished within a human lifespan
Why are fossil fuels sometimes referred to as stored solar energy?
They are formed from ancient plant and animal matter that captured solar energy through photosynthesis
How is the combustion of fossil fuels resulting in ocean acidification?
It releases carbon dioxide, which is absorbed by the oceans, leading to increased acidity
How are warming atmospheric temperatures changing the albedo of Earth’s surface?
By melting ice and snow, which reduces the Earth's overall reflectivity
What is a primary research article related to an environmental science topic?
An article reporting original research findings
What is the difference between biomagnification and bioaccumulation?
Biomagnification is the increase in pollutant concentration at higher trophic levels, while bioaccumulation is the buildup of pollutants in an organism over time
How are coal, natural gas, and crude oil formed?
Coal is formed from the remains of plants, natural gas from organic matter, and crude oil from marine organisms
What are Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)?
Chemicals that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment
What is the primary reason fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources?
They are formed over millions of years and cannot be replenished at the same rate they are being consumed
Why are fossil fuels sometimes referred to as stored solar energy?
Because they are derived from ancient organic matter that captured energy from the sun through photosynthesis
How are warming atmospheric temperatures changing the albedo of Earth’s surface?
By melting ice and snow, reducing the reflective surface area
How is the combustion of fossil fuels resulting in ocean acidification?
By releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is absorbed by the oceans and forms carbonic acid
What is the main purpose of Lab 8 – Library Visit Concepts?
Identify a reference source related to an environmental science topic
What is the focus of Lab 9 – Microplastics Vocabulary?
Differentiate between primary and secondary microplastics
What does Lab 10 – Biomagnification Vocabulary mainly cover?
Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification concepts
What is the main focus of Lab 11 – Automobiles and the Environment?
Describing the impact of fossil fuel combustion on the environment
What is the main focus of Lab 8 – Library Visit Concepts?
Identifying a reference source related to an environmental science topic
What is the difference between biomagnification and bioaccumulation?
Biomagnification is the increase in toxin concentration up the food chain, while bioaccumulation is the accumulation of toxins in an organism
How are coal, natural gas, and crude oil formed?
Through the decay of organic matter under high pressure and heat
What is the main purpose of the Clean Air Act?
To regulate air pollution at the national level
What is the primary reason fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources?
They are formed over millions of years and cannot be replenished at the rate they are consumed
Why are fossil fuels sometimes referred to as stored solar energy?
Because they are the remains of ancient plants and animals that once used solar energy for photosynthesis
How are warming atmospheric temperatures changing the albedo of Earth’s surface?
By melting polar ice, which reduces the reflective surface area
Describe the effects of ocean acidification on organisms with a calcium carbonate shell.
It weakens and dissolves their shells, making them more vulnerable to predation and environmental stress
What is the main focus of Lab 8 – Library Visit Concepts?
Identifying a reference source related to an environmental science topic
What is the primary reason fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources?
They are replenished at a slower rate than they are consumed
How are coal, natural gas, and crude oil formed?
From the decomposition of organic matter over millions of years
What is the main purpose of the Clean Air Act?
To reduce air pollution and protect public health and the environment
What are the effects of ocean acidification on vertebrates?
Decreased ability to smell and avoid predators
How are warming atmospheric temperatures changing the albedo of Earth’s surface?
By melting polar ice, reducing the Earth's albedo
Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources?
They are formed over millions of years and cannot be replenished at the rate they are consumed
Why are fossil fuels sometimes referred to as stored solar energy?
Because they are derived from ancient organic matter that captured energy from the sun through photosynthesis
Test your research skills and knowledge of environmental science with this quiz. Identify reference sources and primary research articles, and summarize main findings of experiments based on excerpts. Sharpen your ability to fill out an introduction outline using excerpts from different sources.
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