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Select the true statement about efforts to address water pollution in the United States.
- The Clean Water Act of 1972 stated that all U.S. waterways would be clean by 1983.
- The Refuse Act of 1899 was designed to protect waterways from non-point source pollution.
- Media coverage of water pollution issues in the 1960s led to public concern and political action.
- Individual states address non-point pollution sources by fining citizens for violations. CONCEPT Efforts to Address Water Pollution in the United States 2 Choose the statement that is NOT true about water availability on Earth.
- Industry uses nearly as much water as agriculture does.
- 20% of the world’s population lives in an area where water is scarce.
- Many major aquifers have a notable reduction in available water.
- More than a billion people do not have ready access to clean water. CONCEPT Water Availability 3 Which of the following is an example of an organic agricultural practice?
- Eliza adds earthworms to her garden to stimulate the formation of topsoil.
- Sadie and her family practice no-till farming.
- Rick alternates between grazing his livestock in several different pastures and giving them processed feed.
- Bill uses only natural fertilizers and pesticides. CONCEPT Agriculture Impacts 4 Which of the examples below describes an effort to address urban sprawl through brownfield repair?
- The site of a bankrupt cement factory is cleared and all hazardous substances disposed of.
- Walking trails are built to connect neighborhoods with popular restaurants and shopping centers.
- Private owners board up an abandoned building.
- A flower garden is maintained in a empty lot downtown. CONCEPT Addressing Urban Sprawl
- Less walkable cities CONCEPT Urban Sprawl in the US 9 Choose the true statement about global agricultural production.
- Subsistence crops provide food products needed for survival.
- Cash crops contribute to primary nutrition needs.
- Tea and coffee are examples of non-food cash crops.
- Corn and wheat supply over half of the worldwide human caloric needs. CONCEPT Agriculture Practices 10 Acidic water containing chemicals and heavy metals from an abandoned coal mine has washed into a nearby river. All of the following are possible outcomes of this water pollution EXCEPT _________ _.
- An erosion of soil which enters waterways
- A decrease in safe drinking water
- A disruption of plant and animal life cycles
- An increase in human health risks CONCEPT Water Pollution 11 A cell phone manufacturer recalled some 50 million lithium batteries installed in cell phones because the batteries were at risk of overheating and exploding. The hazardous waste characteristic of the batteries in this example is _________ _.
- toxicity
- reactivity
- corrosivity
- acidity CONCEPT Hazardous Waste 12
A groundskeeper on a golf course in Massachusetts imports microscopic worms from a Midwestern state to kill grubs that feed on the turf. Of the other practices he has introduced below, choose the one that is NOT an environmentally friendly form of pest control.
- He uses scent to disrupt the mating cycle of a damaging beetle.
- He hires someone to remove a bird population.
- He removes moss with diluted, organic detergent.
- He uses boiling water to kill weeds. CONCEPT Fertilizers and Pesticides 13 Select the example that describes an environmental cause of famine.
- An area is flooded after heavy rains and all the crops are lost.
- Local farmers lack the technical expertise to develop new cultivation strategies.
- A corrupt government is overthrown and the country descends into violence.
- A country's population continues to increase but incomes decrease steadily. CONCEPT World Nutrition 14 Which of the following is currently increasing because of human population growth and its associated impacts?
- Freshwater supplies
- Sea levels
- Land available for crops
- Non-renewable resources CONCEPT Population Growth Solutions 15 Choose the true statement about water on Earth.
- Oceans contain approximately 90% of the water on Earth.
- Freshwater is found in glaciers, ice, rivers, lakes and below ground.
- Humans can easily access a large percentage of the Earth’s freshwater.
- GMO-based farming is considered an environmentally safe method of addressing global malnourishment.
- There is enough food on the planet to feed everyone; the problem is food distribution.
- Most malnourished and undernourished people live in parts of Africa, Asia and Latin America. CONCEPT World Nutrition 20 Which of the following is NOT a consequence from the runoff of fertilizers into the water supply?
- Poisoning of aquifers
- Contaminated bodies of water
- Massive algal blooms
- A lack of nutrients in the soil CONCEPT Fertilizers and Pesticides 21 Choose the statement about human population growth that is NOT true.
- The U.S. standard of living requires land space of over nine football fields per person.
- Most population growth is occurring in developed countries.
- A planet three times the size of Earth would be needed to sustain the current population if all people lived at the United States’ standard of living.
- To meet basic survival needs, people in poor countries often degrade the environment. CONCEPT Human Population Growth 22 Anna eats the last pickle for lunch. She decides to use the empty pickle jar to hold her paint brushes. Which waste disposal method is Anna practicing?
- Compost
- Reuse
- Combustion
- Recycle CONCEPT Solid Waste 23
Of the options below, which is an example of a point source of water pollution?
- A factory’s wastewater pipe opens directly over a nearby river.
- Litter and pet waste are left on a city’s beaches.
- Acidic runoff from abandoned mines contains lead and mercury that saturate the soil.
- Landscapers' fertilizers and pesticides are sprayed on the lawns of a neighborhood. CONCEPT Water Pollution 24 Which of the following does NOT negatively affect groundwater?
- Runoff from household and agricultural chemicals filters into groundwater.
- Development has caused rainwater to drain into sewers instead of into aquifers.
- Humans are utilizing groundwater to generate electricity.
- Increased water consumption by humans depletes aquifers. CONCEPT Water Supply
CONCEPT
The Role of Individual Species 3 Choose the statement that correctly defines continental drift.
- Continents were formed by tectonic plates that lie on the molten core of the Earth.
- Tectonic plates cover the Earth’s molten core; when one rose above the water, it became a continent.
- Tectonic plates and the continents they formed are unmoving and remain in the same position.
- Continents are the surfaces of constantly moving tectonic plates that float on the Earth’s molten core.
CONCEPT
Continental Drift and Major Extinctions 4 Select the example that describes a native species.
- Mountain lions are apex predators that occupy specific environments within western North America.
- Though originally used to prevent soil erosion, kudzu now displaces many plant species in the southern United States.
Wild pigs now overrun many Pacific islands after their accidental introduction by European sailors.
- A bird species that evolved in the Amazon rainforest has been domesticated and sold as a pet in Europe.
CONCEPT
Native and Non-Native Species 5 What increasing greenhouse gas is of particular concern because it is so potent?
- Methane
- Ozone
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
CONCEPT
Causes of Climate Change 6 The U.S. policy toward energy supply and demand has included all of the following EXCEPT_________ _.
- seeking to increase fuel supplies
- adopting some policies to reduce energy demands
John and Cheryl want to avoid using pesticides as much as possible on their farm. They rotate crops to disrupt insect mating cycles and introduced some common pests’ natural predators into their fields. Their neighbor is trying to keep pests from their crops and gardens too, so they ask John and Cheryl for advice. Of the options listed below, which suggestion is the most effective method for environmentally friendly pest control?
- Use compost and other organic farming methods to provide pest protection.
- Use only genetically modified seeds.
- Plant several plots of vegetables so one pest can’t destroy all of them.
- Plant aromatic herbs to serve as a natural deterrent to pests.
CONCEPT
Fertilizers and Pesticides 9 Choose the true statement about sources of air pollution in the United States.
- Air pollution levels remain fairly consistent across the country.
- Natural sources contribute over half of air pollution emissions.
- Mobile sources are non-point sources of air pollution.
- Lead in the atmosphere is the result of refrigeration and using aerosol sprays.
CONCEPT
Air Pollution 10 Select the date and time of human arrival according to the one-year calendar model based on the Big Bang theory.
- December 15, 11:55 p.m.
- December 30, 11:59 p.m.
- December 1, 12:00 a.m.
- December 31, 11:54 p.m.
CONCEPT
Earth's Formation 11 Which of the following is NOT an impact of deforestation?
- Deforested lands are often so degraded that they can sustain very little life.
- Deforestation of tropical rainforests has led to discoveries of new species.
- Loss of forests affects rainfall, humidity and temperature in nearby areas.
- Trees that are burned release carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming.
CONCEPT
Forests and Deforestation
Which of the following is NOT a consequence from the runoff of fertilizers into the water supply?
- Algae growth disrupts a lake’s ecosystem.
- Fish die due to lack of oxygen in the water.
- Agriculture ecosystems are destroyed.
- Bodies of water are contaminated.
CONCEPT
Fertilizers and Pesticides 15 What is one goal of the sustainability movement?
- To encourage the use of coal
- To manage human population growth
- To decrease oxygen in the atmosphere
- To promote deforestation practices
CONCEPT
Sustainability and Solutions 16 Choose the statement that is NOT true about undernourishment and malnourishment in the world.
- GMO-based farming is considered an environmentally safe method of addressing global malnourishment.
- There is enough food on the planet to feed everyone; the problem is food distribution.
- Most malnourished and undernourished people live in parts of Africa, Asia and Latin America.
- About 25% of the world’s population is undernourished or malnourished.
CONCEPT
World Nutrition 17 Which statement accurately describes the "temperate forest" biome?
- Most of the human population lives here.
- High biodiversity and biomass exist here.
- Many animals that hibernate live here.
- Animals that live here tend to be smaller and nocturnal.
CONCEPT
Biomes 18 Which statement about agroecosystems is true?
“Citizens must take matters into their own hands and start having fewer children to reduce the world’s population, starting now.”
- "On average, 52 animal species move one step closer to extinction each year because of overpopulation and habitat destruction.”
- “When the number of existing humans exceeds the carrying capacity of the planet, we have reached the state of overpopulation.”
- “Human population growth is a current environmental issue, as is climate change.”
CONCEPT
Environmentalism 21 A dam is built to create a lake for the public’s use as a recreational site for swimming, fishing and boating. Choose the statement that is NOT likely to be an impact of building the dam.
- Trees, plants and habitats are destroyed.
- Water in the lake becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
- The availability of freshwater for human use is threatened.
- Animal populations are displaced.
CONCEPT
Water Supply 22
Choose the statement that does NOT accurately describe the environmental impacts of population growth.
- More energy is needed, which leads to over-reliance on freshwater systems, which leads to water pollution.
- More land is needed, which leads to habitat damage, which leads to loss of ecosystems.
- More land is needed, which leads to deforestation, which leads to less oxygen in the atmosphere.
- More energy is needed, which leads to burning of non-renewable natural resources, which leads to their depletion.
CONCEPT
The Impact of Population Growth 23 Select the statement that refers to an exponential population growth model.
- This model considers carrying capacity when examining population growth.
- This model considers a limited amount of natural resources when examining population growth.
- This graph is a more realistic model of population growth.
- The slope of the graph in this model is steepest near the top.
