Environmental Science Research Skills Quiz

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What is the primary reason fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources?

  • They are being rapidly depleted due to high demand
  • They are formed over millions of years and cannot be replenished within a human lifespan (correct)
  • They are difficult to extract and process
  • They are harmful to the environment

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 (correct)
  • They are found in regions with high solar radiation
  • They release energy when burned, which originally came from the sun
  • They are the result of geological processes influenced by solar activity

How is the combustion of fossil fuels resulting in ocean acidification?

  • It releases particulate matter that alters the pH of seawater
  • It releases carbon dioxide, which is absorbed by the oceans, leading to increased acidity (correct)
  • It releases nitrogen oxides, which contribute to acid rain
  • It releases sulfur dioxide, which reacts with water to form sulfuric acid

How are warming atmospheric temperatures changing the albedo of Earth’s surface?

<p>By melting ice and snow, which reduces the Earth's overall reflectivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary research article related to an environmental science topic?

<p>An article reporting original research findings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between biomagnification and bioaccumulation?

<p>Biomagnification is the increase in pollutant concentration at higher trophic levels, while bioaccumulation is the buildup of pollutants in an organism over time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are coal, natural gas, and crude oil formed?

<p>Coal is formed from the remains of plants, natural gas from organic matter, and crude oil from marine organisms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)?

<p>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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources?

<p>They are formed over millions of years and cannot be replenished at the same rate they are being consumed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are fossil fuels sometimes referred to as stored solar energy?

<p>Because they are derived from ancient organic matter that captured energy from the sun through photosynthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are warming atmospheric temperatures changing the albedo of Earth’s surface?

<p>By melting ice and snow, reducing the reflective surface area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the combustion of fossil fuels resulting in ocean acidification?

<p>By releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is absorbed by the oceans and forms carbonic acid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Lab 8 – Library Visit Concepts?

<p>Identify a reference source related to an environmental science topic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Lab 9 – Microplastics Vocabulary?

<p>Differentiate between primary and secondary microplastics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Lab 10 – Biomagnification Vocabulary mainly cover?

<p>Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification concepts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Lab 11 – Automobiles and the Environment?

<p>Describing the impact of fossil fuel combustion on the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Lab 8 – Library Visit Concepts?

<p>Identifying a reference source related to an environmental science topic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between biomagnification and bioaccumulation?

<p>Biomagnification is the increase in toxin concentration up the food chain, while bioaccumulation is the accumulation of toxins in an organism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are coal, natural gas, and crude oil formed?

<p>Through the decay of organic matter under high pressure and heat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Clean Air Act?

<p>To regulate air pollution at the national level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources?

<p>They are formed over millions of years and cannot be replenished at the rate they are consumed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are fossil fuels sometimes referred to as stored solar energy?

<p>Because they are the remains of ancient plants and animals that once used solar energy for photosynthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are warming atmospheric temperatures changing the albedo of Earth’s surface?

<p>By melting polar ice, which reduces the reflective surface area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the effects of ocean acidification on organisms with a calcium carbonate shell.

<p>It weakens and dissolves their shells, making them more vulnerable to predation and environmental stress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Lab 8 – Library Visit Concepts?

<p>Identifying a reference source related to an environmental science topic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources?

<p>They are replenished at a slower rate than they are consumed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are coal, natural gas, and crude oil formed?

<p>From the decomposition of organic matter over millions of years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Clean Air Act?

<p>To reduce air pollution and protect public health and the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the effects of ocean acidification on vertebrates?

<p>Decreased ability to smell and avoid predators (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are warming atmospheric temperatures changing the albedo of Earth’s surface?

<p>By melting polar ice, reducing the Earth's albedo (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources?

<p>They are formed over millions of years and cannot be replenished at the rate they are consumed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are fossil fuels sometimes referred to as stored solar energy?

<p>Because they are derived from ancient organic matter that captured energy from the sun through photosynthesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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