Environmental Science Assessment 2023-2024 PDF

1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment Environmental Science Final Assessment Please read and follow all directions! * Indicates required question 1. Name * 2....

1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment Environmental Science Final Assessment Please read and follow all directions! * Indicates required question 1. Name * 2. Email * 3. 1. The table compares human population and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels * 2 points in the atmosphere over time. How is the size of the human population and the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere changing? Mark only one oval. A. Both the human population and the amount of CO2 is increasing. B. Both the human population and the amount of CO2 is decreasing. C. The human population is decreasing while the amount of CO2 is increasing. D. The human population is increasing while the amount of CO2 is decreasing. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 1/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 4. 2. Due to weather patterns, the effects of acid rain have been most severe * 2 points in the northeastern United States, including New York State. What is one action that could be taken to reduce the amount of acid rain? Mark only one oval. A. cut down trees in the Adirondacks B. build more statues C. decrease fossil fuel use D. more fishing in the Adirondack area 5. 3. The graph shows average yearly temperatures for Earth from 1880 to * 2 points 2000. Which is NOT a likely reason why this change occurred? Mark only one oval. A. increased awareness of harmful effects humans have on the environment B. increased human population C. increased burning of fossil fuels D. increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 2/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 6. 4. Which human activity would help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in * 2 points the atmosphere? Mark only one oval. A. decrease the burning of fossil fuels B. decrease the number of recycling programs C. increase the human population D. increase the number of cars being driven 7. 5. The usage of electricity in the United States has increased dramatically * 2 points over the past 10 years. Most of this electricity is currently produced by burning fossil fuels. Which would NOT be a reason for this increased usage of electricity? Mark only one oval. A. increased use of local organic goods insteaad of imported goods B. increased number of commercial institutions C. increase in human population D. increase use of technology and electronic devices https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 3/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 8. 6. Which two energy sources together provide more than 50% of the * 2 points energy needs of the United States? Mark only one oval. A. hydropower and petroleum B. petroleum and natural gas C. nuclear and natural gas D. natural gas and coal 9. 7. The diagram shows some ways in which groundwater can be affected * 2 points by humans. Which statement is best supported by the diagram? Mark only one oval. A. Toxic waste is safe if buried below the level of the basements of nearby homes. B. Chemicals applied by farmers lower the level of pollution in drinking water. C. Human activities do not affect groundwater. D. Drinking water can become polluted from unsuspected sources. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 4/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 10. 8. Erosion is most likely when the soil is * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. bare and exposed to wind and rain. B. covered with grass. C. plowed along the contour of the land D. covered with forest. 11. 9. The _____ was not a direct result of the Industrial Revolution. * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. growth of cities B. improved quality of life C. shift in the use of fossil fuels D. overhunting of large mammals 12. 10. % of toxins such as mercury that accumulate in the tissues of * 2 points organisms as we go up the food pyramid. Mark only one oval. A. 1% B. 10% C. 50% D. 100% https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 5/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 13. 11. The energy in most ecosystems originally comes from * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. green plants. B. wind C. the sun. D. All of the above 14. 12. The tundra * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. has a layer of soil that is permanently frozen B. is resistant to environmental damage because it is frozen. C. is too cold to support insect life. D. All of the above 15. 13. Estuaries * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. are always saltwater ecosystems. B. both fresh water and salt water are present. C. are always freshwater ecosystems. D. prevent the development of salt marshes. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 6/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 16. 14. What pollutant forms when automobile emissions react with oxygen * 2 points gas and ultraviolet rays? Mark only one oval. A. Smog/ ground level ozone B. carbon dioxide C. radon D. sulfur dioxide 17. 15. Solutions to environmental problems require * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. individual action. B. the cooperation of many people. C. a basis in scientific methods and knowledge. D. All of the above 18. 16. Which type of succession takes place following a major disturbance, * 2 points such as a fire or flood. Mark only one oval. A. Primary Succession B. Secondary Succession https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 7/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 19. 17. Pollution that comes from a specific site is called * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. reservoir B. potable C. point-source D. permeability 20. 18. Which is a health problem directly connected to air pollution? * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. cancer B. hearing loss C. asthma D. sun burn 21. 19. Oil, coal and gas * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. are renewable B. are called biomass C. can be recycled D. are non-renewable https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 8/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 22. 20. The tragedy of the commons refers to * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. the productive area of Earth needed B. a group of various species that live in the same habitat C. gathering plants that grow naturally in their surroundings D. when humans over use the resources in an area 23. 21. Condition in which human needs are met in such a way that a * 2 points population can survive indefinitely. Mark only one oval. A. carrying capacity B. ecological footprint C. sustainability D. developed nation 24. 22. are living and nonliving things found on Earth that people need. * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. Fossil Fuels B. Renewable Resources C. Nonrenewable Resources D. Natural Resources https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 9/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 25. 23. Which resource is renewable? * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. coal B. Wind C. diamonds D. Silver 26. 24. Which of the following are NONRENEWABLE sources of energy? * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. wind, water, sunlight B. water, wood, wind C. sunlight and water D. oil and natural gas 27. 25. Which of Earth's four spheres is involved when a volcano erupts? * 2 points Select two answers. Check all that apply. A. Biosphere B. Geosphere C. Atmosphere D. Hydrosphere 28. 26. Which is an example of a natural disaster? * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. a small earthquake strikes an area without any cities or towns B. a blizzard hits a city and roofs collapses under the weight of the snow https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 10/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 29. 27. In environmental science, what is a nutrient? * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. matter that organisms need to carry out their life processes B. organic compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon C. the chemicals in food that make it taste good D. an element on the periodic table 30. 28. Select the best definition for the term biodiversity. * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. able to decompose or break down naturally B. the variety of organisms in an area C. organic D. a native species 31. 29. Environmental ethics, the application of ethical standards to * 2 points relationships between humans and their environment, can be used to solve dilemmas including: Mark only one oval. A. building a dam for the benefit of people in a city at the cost of flooding a valley B. over-fishing a body of water where the fish are sold at market value for profit C. all of the other options are examples which could be solved with environmental ethics D. clear cutting a forest damaging the ecosystem to produce timber which is turned into lumber for people to use https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 11/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 32. 30. The term Ecological Footprint includes * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. the environmental impact of an individual or population in terms of the total amount of land and water required. B. providing raw materials the individual or population consumes. C. disposal or recycling of waste the individual or population produces. D. all of the other options are correct 33. 31. Which laws work to prevent water pollution? * 2 points Mark only one oval. A. Clean Air Act B. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) C. Clean Water Act D. Endangered Species Act 34. 32. Which law is a framework for the proper management of hazardous * 2 points and non-hazardous solid waste? Mark only one oval. A. Clean Air Act B. Safe Drinking Water Act C. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) D. Clean Water Act E. Endangered Species Act https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 12/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 35. 33. Which law is a framework to conserve and protect endangered and * 2 points threatened species and their habitats? Mark only one oval. A. Clean Air Act B. Safe Drinking Water Act C. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) D. Clean Water Act E. Endangered Species Act 36. 34. Which law reduces air pollution by limiting air emissions from * 2 points stationary and mobile sources? Mark only one oval. A. Clean Air Act B. Safe Drinking Water Act C. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) D. Clean Water Act E. Endangered Species Act Open ended Section! Please answer two of the four questions in complete sentences. 37. 36. Manatees are mammals that live in the warm, clear water * 20 points environment of Florida's shallow rivers. As a result of human activity and other changes in their surroundings, manatees are on the endangered species list and may one day be gone from Florida's rivers. Which human activity might lead to the extinction of manatees? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18swQGn1r8swbVAm8PVUtaMf2_bqu1V-dU8igwp90240/edit 13/14 1/3/24, 9:30 AM Environmental Science Final Assessment 38. 37. Why is the world’s loss of biodiversity a source of concern? * 20 points 39. 38. Describe 3 threats to Biodiversity. * 20 points 40. 39. How can we support and reclaim Biodiversity? * 20 points This content is neither created nor endorsed by Google. 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