Environmental Sciences Quiz 274 (20 MCQs)

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1. The level of biodiversity that involves a variety of habitats is

Correct Answer: A) Ecosystem diversity.

2. Breaking up habitats by building roads or cutting down trees is

Correct Answer: D) Habitat fragmentation.

3. The digestive system converts food into usable

Correct Answer: C) Energy.

4. The process of reclaiming products such as metal, glass, paper and plastic and reusing them to create new products is called

Correct Answer: D) Recycling.

5. ..... are nuclei that release neutrons when they split and cause another reaction to occur.

Correct Answer: B) Chain reaction.

6. The Primary Consumers are also called as

Correct Answer: B) Herbivores.

7. Identify the following as a renewable or nonrenewable resource:Coal

Correct Answer: A) Nonrenewable.

8. What continent do we live on?

Correct Answer: A) North America.

9. The process scientists follow to complete an investigation

Correct Answer: A) Scientific Method.

10. Scientific agency that studies the landscape of the US, natural resources, and natural hazards.

Correct Answer: A) United States Geological Survey (USGS).

11. What is the MAIN abiotic factor that determines a biome?

Correct Answer: C) Climate.

12. In a forest ecosystem, which of the following is the best example of a limiting factor for a squirrel population?

Correct Answer: C) Nuts available.

13. Renewable and non renewable energy sources

Correct Answer: B) Energy Resources.

14. Our effect on the environment-a combination of what we consume, and the waste we produce.

Correct Answer: B) Ecological Footprint.

15. Anything that is made from crude oil.

Correct Answer: D) Petroleum Product.

16. What is the biggest impact of run-off in urban areas on stream health?

Correct Answer: A) Incised, steep banks and a narrow stream channel due to erosion.

17. Nitrogen oxides in smog mainly come from this source.

Correct Answer: B) Car exhaust.

18. What is the source of energy for most food webs on this planet?

Correct Answer: B) The sun.

19. Which is NOT derived from living things?

Correct Answer: D) Uranium.

20. Which energy source below does NOT use a turbine to make energy.

Correct Answer: D) Solar.