GEOG/ENST 1150/1170 Final Exam Prep
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How many letters are in the word 'ecosphere'?

  • Not enough
  • 42
  • Nine (correct)
  • I was told there would be no math
  • Of Earth's 92 naturally occurring elements, the ones that are necessary for living things are referred to as

  • compounds
  • nutrients (correct)
  • carbohydrates
  • proteins
  • Which of the following would experience the most rapid nutrient cycling between the biomass and the soil system?

  • The temperate wetland ecosystem
  • The temperate forest ecosystem
  • The tropical forest ecosystem
  • The temperate grassland ecosystem (correct)
  • CO2 uptake by plants is greatest in

    <p>spring and summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sulphur cycle differs from the phosphorus cycle in that it

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The largest reservoir of water on Earth is

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

    The process of eutrophication can be slowed by

    <p>limiting nutrient inputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eutrophication tends to increase populations of ______ at the expense of ______.

    <p>benthic plants; phytoplankton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acid deposition is due mainly to human interference in the _______.

    <p>carbon and sulfur cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acidic rainwater has a pH lower than

    <p>5.6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most correct statement about environmental planning and management is that ______.

    <p>humans attempt to manage the interaction between humans and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Context is important when attempting to solve an environmental problem because _______ vary over space and time.

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Public agencies often prefer a standardized approach to environmental management because:

    <p>it ensures equal quality in environmental management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of subsidiarity means ___.

    <p>allocating responsibilities to levels of government closest to where the services are used or received</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most effective units of environmental management are ___.

    <p>based on environmental functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The approach in which local citizens are genuinely allocated responsibility and authority for certain aspects of resource and environmental management is called ______.

    <p>co-management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the first steps in effectively communicating scientific understanding is ______.

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adaptive co-management features ____.

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An example of the "precautionary principle" is ______.

    <p>acting on something if the bulk of scientific evidence suggests that action is needed, even if some knowledge is incomplete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If we are to improve our knowledge of the resiliency and recuperative powers of ecosystems, ______ is essential.

    <p>public participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Would experience the most rapid nutrient cycling between the biomass and the soil system.

    <p>The temperate grassland ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acid deposition is due mainly to human interference in the

    <p>carbon and sulfur cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most correct statement about environmental planning and management is that

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Context is important when attempting to solve an environmental problem because ______ over space and time.

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The approach in which local citizens are genuinely allocated responsibility and authority for certain aspects of resource and environmental management is called

    <p>co-management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the first steps in effectively communicating scientific understanding is

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adaptive co-management features

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An example of the "precautionary principle" is

    <p>acting on something if the bulk of scientific evidence suggests that action is needed, even if some knowledge is incomplete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The composite of the variety of day-to-day weather conditions is

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

    ______ is NOT a greenhouse gas.

    <p>Sulphur oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eutrophication tends to increase populations of at the expense of

    <p>phytoplankton; benthic plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Context is important when attempting to solve an environmental problem because vary over space and time.

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Examination Information

    • Exam is on December 18, 2022
    • Exam is for GEOG/ENST 1150/1170
    • Exam is a final examination
    • Exam is 2 hours long
    • Exam starts at 1 pm
    • Exam consists of 17 pages
    • 120 multiple choice questions, each worth 1 mark
    • Total marks: 120
    • Use pencil for marking test paper and answer sheet
    • Mark 'I.D. Number' correctly
    • Mark 'Test Form' as 'B'
    • Plan time management for 120 minutes
    • Examination paper may not be taken from the examination room
    • Count number of pages before starting
    • Report discrepancies to instructor/invigilator immediately

    Exam Questions (Examples)

    • Question 1: How many letters are in the word 'ecosphere'?
      • Options: Not enough, 42, Nine, I was told there would be no math
    • Question 2: Of Earth's 92 naturally occurring elements, the ones that are necessary for living things are referred to as...
      • Options: nutrients, compounds, proteins, carbohydrates
    • Question 3: Which ecosystem would experience the most rapid nutrient cycling between the biomass and the soil system?
      • Options: The temperate grassland ecosystem, The temperate forest ecosystem, The temperate wetland ecosystem, The tropical forest ecosystem
    • Question 6: What is the largest reservoir of water on Earth?
      • Options: The ocean, Groundwater, Lakes, The atmosphere
    • Question 7: The process of eutrophication can be slowed by...
      • Options: increasing nutrient inputs, limiting nutrient inputs, increasing phosphorous, increasing oxygen
    • ... (many more example questions)

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    Prepare for the final exam of GEOG/ENST 1150/1170 with this comprehensive quiz. Test your knowledge on multiple choice questions about Earth's elements, ecosystems, and more. Ensure you're ready for a successful performance on December 18, 2022!

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