Environmental Sciences Quiz 302 (20 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. What is the attitude of the author towards the new findings?

Correct Answer: B) He is neutral.

2. Decomposers that breaks down dead plants & animals and releases nitrogen back into atmosphere

Correct Answer: A) Bacteria.

3. The second layer of soil, made up of decaying organic material, living things, and inorganic particles; also called topsoil

Correct Answer: A) A horizon.

4. Starting with the least inclusive, what are the three levels of biodiversity that we discussed in class?

Correct Answer: C) Genetic, species, ecosystem.

5. According to ..... the greater the demand for a limited supply of something, the more that thing is worth.

Correct Answer: A) Supply and Demand.

6. Which is the national animal of our India?

Correct Answer: A) Tiger.

7. Visible light reaches Earth's surface while infrared light is trapped as heat. Which characteristic of Earth's atmosphere causes this to happen?

Correct Answer: B) The greenhouse effect.

8. A relationship between two in which one species, the predator, feeds on the other species, the prey

Correct Answer: B) Predation.

9. Giant kelp, phytoplankton and seaweed are algae that use energy from the sun to make food and are found in the ..... kingdom.

Correct Answer: D) Protists.

10. Which biome lacks trees due to its high winds, low amount of precipitation, and permanently frozen subsoil?

Correct Answer: A) Tundra.

11. Science is an approach to studying the supernatural world that involves formulating hypothesis.

Correct Answer: B) False.

12. The ..... layer is forced down because it is denser and consists of the top layer of the mantle along with the crust.

Correct Answer: B) Lithosphere.

13. I have ..... hair.

Correct Answer: A) Black.

14. In "The Tragedy of the Commons" one factor that Garrett Harden failed to consider was:

Correct Answer: B) The social nature of humans.

15. Examples of renewable resources:

Correct Answer: D) All the above.

16. Biodegradable is to nonbiodegradable as

Correct Answer: C) Cotton is to polyester.

17. What type of competition involves individuals of the same species?

Correct Answer: C) Intraspecific competition.

18. What is the primary source of energy for all living organisms?

Correct Answer: C) Sun.

19. What is the variable that is measured during an experiment?

Correct Answer: B) Dependent Variable.

20. Rohan has a habit of getting information from the internet all the time do you think he will always get useful and correct information?

Correct Answer: B) No.