Environmental Sciences Quiz 9 (25 MCQs)

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1. A _____ is a linear sequence in which energy is transferred from one organism to the next as each organism eats another organism.

2. When populations grow faster and faster it is called _____

3. What does reducing plants on Earth lead to?

4. What is an ecological footprint?

5. Wind is part of what sphere of Earth?

6. Which is the main ingredient in air pollution?

7. Change in the genetic characteristics in a population from one generation to the next

8. What 3 things are made during cellular respiration?

9. What is the process in which humans breed organisms for certain traits?

10. When did USA and 22 other nations sign an agreement to reduce consumption of Chlorofluoro carbons?

11. The movement of people from rural areas to cities is called _____

12. Why are bacteria and fungi are important to the environment?

13. The process by which water exits the leaves of plants is called _____

14. Which of the following pollutants is most likely to reach unhealthy levels inside an office building?

15. Pure rainwater is slightly acid It has a pH of about.

16. Carrying Capacity is

17. Which of the following is considered a wetland?

18. How can forests be increased?

19. If water is not used wisely it can be classified as what kind of resource?

20. The type of nitrogen that can be used by producers is called _____

21. An interglacial period is

22. The need for more cropland has led to the _____ of large wooded areas.

23. Which gas quickly destroys ozone?

24. The outermost layer of earth is known as the?

25. Good scientist/citizens demonstrate the habit of mind called _____ when they do not believe everything they are told.