Environmental Sciences Quiz 513 (20 MCQs)

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1. During this step of the scientific method, a scientist would gather background information before a hypothesis is developed.

Correct Answer: B) Research.

2. Which sphere are humans apart of?

Correct Answer: C) Biosphere.

3. ..... happens when solid material separates out of a liquid, usually when the liquid evaporates.

Correct Answer: D) Precipitation.

4. Anayoto or Dicaeum quadricolor is one of the most CRITICALLY Endangered bird species in the world can only be found on the island of?

Correct Answer: D) Cebu.

5. What type of plate boundary is most likely to cause earthquakes?

Correct Answer: D) Transform.

6. True or False:Planting different types of trees are NOT important because they all interact with the environment the same way.

Correct Answer: B) False.

7. The Earth Summit was

Correct Answer: D) All of these are correct.

8. In which step of the nitrogen cycle do plants absorb nitrogen?

Correct Answer: C) Assimilation.

9. Vehicles and industries are the two main sources of pollution in

Correct Answer: B) Urban areas.

10. When done cutting up vegetables in the kitchen, the way to have the least impact on the environment and local ecosystems is to:

Correct Answer: B) Put the scraps in a compost bin.

11. Include high levels of diversity and specialized organisms which create buffers for river and stream preservation

Correct Answer: C) Riparian Zones.

12. Gathering information, considering values, exploring consequences & making decisions are all part of the

Correct Answer: B) Decision-making model.

13. The carrying capacity of an area refers to the amount of buildings it can support

Correct Answer: B) False.

14. A change in the genetic characteristics of a population from one generation to the next is known as .....

Correct Answer: C) Evolution.

15. How is it possible for new crust to be formed without increasing the surface area of the Earth?

Correct Answer: A) Crust is destroyed at the same time it is created.

16. Carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide and volatile organic compounds are.....

Correct Answer: A) Primary pollutants.

17. What level of biodiversity is most commonly equated with the overall concept of biodiversity?

Correct Answer: B) Species diversity.

18. The systematic removal of rock or other substance for financial gain.

Correct Answer: B) Mining.

19. Ques. No 3. Water sphere" that includes all the water of the earth system is known as .....

Correct Answer: A) Hydrosphere.

20. What is caused when the tectonic plates slip?

Correct Answer: D) Earthquakes.