Environmental Sciences Quiz 137 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the source of the energy that drives air movement in the troposphere and influences weather and climate?

Correct Answer: D) Sun.

2. The process by which liquid water on earth's surface changes to a gaseous state called water vapor is called .....

Correct Answer: B) Evaporation.

3. An organism that is a threat of becoming extinct and requires human intervention to help conserve the species.

Correct Answer: D) Endangered Species.

4. The Law of Supply states

Correct Answer: C) When price goes down supply goes down.

5. The atomic number of an atom is .....

Correct Answer: A) The number of protons.

6. Which layer of the Earth's interior is the most dense?

Correct Answer: C) Inner Core.

7. A sidewalk is cracked by tree roots that grow under it.

Correct Answer: A) Physical weathering.

8. All of these fields of study contribute to environmental science except

Correct Answer: A) Linguistics.

9. ..... is the philosophy behind the equitable distribution of resources such that every person is ensured his or her share of a scarce resource.

Correct Answer: B) Morning.

10. Why does metal mining cause water pollution?

Correct Answer: D) All of these are correct.

11. A mixture of gases, of which 50-90% is methane

Correct Answer: A) Natural gas.

12. 'managing own time and priorities' is an example of which employability skill?

Correct Answer: A) Self Management.

13. Earth is considered a closed system. This is a potential environmental concern because:

Correct Answer: D) We cannot replace the resources that we use up.

14. Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?

Correct Answer: C) Solar.

15. A hot desert is a good place for ..... energy.

Correct Answer: B) Solar.

16. Which time period in human history occurred prior to the others listed below?

Correct Answer: A) Hunter-gatherer.

17. Which consequence could an exponentially growing human population have on drinkable water?

Correct Answer: C) It could cause an increase in cases of waterborne diseases.

18. Process in which a species becomes better suited to its environment

Correct Answer: A) Natural selection.

19. Which step in the refining of crude oil involves distilling it into separate components or fractions?

Correct Answer: A) Separation.

20. What distinguishes nekton from benthos?

Correct Answer: B) One swims freely and the other attached to a hard surface.