Environmental Sciences Quiz 544 (20 MCQs)

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1. The study of the interactions of the biological, cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of humankind.

Correct Answer: B) Anthropology.

2. How do photovoltaic (PV) solar systems generate an electric current?

Correct Answer: A) Sunlight disturbs electrons on the surface of a PV panel.

3. Which of the following is another name for rain, snow, sleet and hail?

Correct Answer: C) Precipitation.

4. Species with a small population; might move into the endangered or vulnerable category if right measures aren't taken

Correct Answer: A) Rare species.

5. The most common state of matter in the universe is .....

Correct Answer: B) Plasma.

6. Strong hydrochloric acid can dissolve many substances. Which type of hazardous waste would this acid be?

Correct Answer: C) Corrosive waste.

7. Define condense

Correct Answer: C) More concentrated liquid.

8. The ozone layer occurs in the

Correct Answer: C) Stratosphere.

9. Name Two examples of Nonrenewable resources?

Correct Answer: A) Coal and Oil.

10. How does pollution impact bird populations?

Correct Answer: C) It causes choking and harms birds.

11. Which type of ecosystem has a current that flows in one direction?

Correct Answer: B) Rivers and Streams.

12. Increases when fossil fuels are burned

Correct Answer: C) Atmospheric co2.

13. The part of earth that contains all the air we breathe

Correct Answer: D) Atmosphere.

14. What is the scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environments called?

Correct Answer: A) Ecology.

15. Cagayan which is the second largest region of the Philippines is a

Correct Answer: C) Valley.

16. Environmental engineers minimize the impact of land development on the environment.

Correct Answer: A) True.

17. What type of vegetation would you expect to find on an abandoned farm that has remained undisturbed for 150 years?

Correct Answer: D) Tall, mature oak trees.

18. Which of the following is NOT one of the things that happen to rivers as they flow downstream?

Correct Answer: D) They increase in oxygen content.

19. Which president signed legislation to preserve the first national park?

Correct Answer: C) Andrew Jackson.

20. What percent of all water is fresh water?

Correct Answer: A) 2%.