Environmental Sciences Quiz 492 (20 MCQs)

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1. Trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, plants, mosses, fungi, insects

Correct Answer: A) Living parts of environment.

2. The study of the Earth's nonliving systems and the planet as a whole

Correct Answer: B) Earth science.

3. The Philippines has 142 critical watersheds

Correct Answer: B) TRUE.

4. All of the following are rain forest trees except

Correct Answer: C) Maple.

5. A testable idea/explanation for how something in the natural world works is called a

Correct Answer: C) Hypothesis.

6. One important scientific habit of mind is the ability of new ideas, called

Correct Answer: B) Curiosity.

7. This gas is released in the highest quantity by the burning of fossil fuels

Correct Answer: A) Carbon Dioxide.

8. Which of the following soil types would contain the most nutrients?

Correct Answer: D) Soil with decomposed organic material.

9. According to the U.S. Supreme Court, which agreement or legislation gives the EPA the authority to regulate CO2 emissions?

Correct Answer: B) The Clean Air Act.

10. What is the outermost layer of the Earth?

Correct Answer: D) Crust.

11. Which size of particulate matter causes the greatest health concerns?

Correct Answer: A) PM2.5.

12. What is the term for the practice of cutting down all the trees in an area?

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

13. During summer in the Southern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?

Correct Answer: D) Winter.

14. Supplies nutrients, directly and indirectly

Correct Answer: A) Solar Energy.

15. How does environmental Science contribute to future careers?

Correct Answer: D) It provides insights and solutions for various career paths related to sustainability and environmental protection.

16. Which of the following eras is known for the emergence of dinosaurs?

Correct Answer: B) Mesozoic.

17. The shallow water area near the shores of lakes and ponds where sunlight reaches the bottom.

Correct Answer: C) Littoral Zone.

18. Deep currents flow along the

Correct Answer: A) Ocean floor.

19. The photosynthetic algae shown in Figure 2.4 are classified as

Correct Answer: D) Producers.

20. Which of the following threatens the environment?

Correct Answer: A) Flood.