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Ecosystems boundaries are usually defined by easily identifiable demarcations. T or F |
False |
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Science is a approach to studying the supernatural world that involves formulating hypothesis and then testing them to see if the hypnosis are supported or refuted. T or F |
True |
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The earth summit was A) formerly known as the unced B) the first worldwide meeting dealing with environmental concerns C) held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 D) all of these are correct |
D) All of these are correct |
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Air pollution generated in China affected air quality in WESTERN coastal states in the United States and in British, Columbia, and Canada. T or F |
True |
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Interrelatedness is a central factor of environmental science. Which of the following is an example of interrelatedness? A) The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park to the water flow through the landscape. B) The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park to the amount of livestock. C) The Production of red clover plants in fields in England to the number of cats in the area. D) A and B only E) A and C Only F) All of the above |
E) A and C Only |
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The result of the 1997 Kyoto Summit was an international commitment to A) Increase the amount of land placed in conservation easement B) Reduce emission of greenhouses gases C) reduce the amount rainforest logging. D) Reduce the number of oil spills |
B) Reduce emissions of greenhouses gases |
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What is coronary heart disease, or CHD? |
When your coronary arteries are narrowed, and it builds up fatty materials within their walls |
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The organization of colleges are universities in the United Stated and Canada that promotes sustainability in higher education is called A) STARS B) UNESCO C) AASHE D) UNCED |
C) AASHE |
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Economic considerations are not involved with environmental decisions. T or F |
False |
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According to WHO, seven children die of diarrhea every minute globally, mainly due to (check all that apply) A) Poor Quality Drinking Water B) Malnutrition C) Uncontaminated food D) Virus, Bacteria, or parasites |
B) Malnutrition D) virus, bacteria, or parasites |
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UNCED was the former name for the Earth Summit. T or F |
True |
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The ecosystem approach requires scientists to recognize and understand natural interactions and to integrate this with human needs for natural resources. T or F |
True |
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Malaria is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, with some $25 million cases occurring annually and resulting in one to three million deaths, mainly in young children: A) of the Quechua Indians in Peru B) of the Jesuits in Europe C) in Sub-Saharan African D) of the pilgrims in Massachusetts |
C) In sub-Saharan Africa |
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The world Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 13 Million deaths worldwide could be prevented every year by environmental improvement. Environmental risks include (check all that apply) A) Pollution B) landfill overflow C) Noise D) Cancer E) Climate and Ecosystem Change |
A) Pollution B) landfill overflow E) climate and ecosystem change |
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Which of the following is the correct example of interrelatedness? A) Wolves reintroduced—> elk decline—> willows increase—> beavers increase B) Wolves Reintroduced—> coyote decline—> rodents increase—> foxes decrease C) wolves reintroduced—> coyotes decline—> rodents decline—> willows increase D) wolves reintroduced—> elk decline—> willows increase—> beavers increase—> water flow stays the same |
A) Wolves reintroduced—> elk decline—> willows increase—> beavers increase |
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The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park did not have a impact on the ecosystem. T or F |
False |
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Environmental science is a narrowly defined field of physical and biological sciences. T or F |
False |
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Some ecosystems have easily recognized boundaries, such as lakes, islands, or floodplains. T or F |
True |
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According to the World Health organization, almost _____ of all diseases are caused by environmental exposure. |
1/4 |
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Biodiversity is fundamental to human welfare and economic development and plays a critical role in meeting human needs by maintaining the ecological processes upon which our survival depends. T or F |
True |
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Environmental science is an interdisciplinary area of study that deals with all of the following except A) ethics B) politics C) economics D) all of these are correct |
D) all of these are correct |
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Agenda 21 was an agreement by A) 90 National to enhance global biodiversity in 2000 B) 300 nations to limit trade in endangered species in 1985 C) 178 nations for comprehensive sustainable development in 1992 D) seven nations to halt CFC production in 1987 |
C) 178 nations for comprehensive sustainable development in 1992 |
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Environmental is defined by A) everything that affects an organism during its lifetime B) the surrounding condition that affects organisms C) more than one of the choices are correct D) all organisms including people affecting many companies E) none of the choices are correct |
A) everything that affects an organism during its lifetime |
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The word environment is usually understood to mean the surrounding conditions that affect organisms, but a broader definition would include everything that affects an organism during its lifetime. T or F |
True |
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An ecosystem is A) a group of interactive species and their environment B) the lowland area on either side of a river C) the transition zone between grassland and desert D) a body of freshwater |
A) a group of interactive species and their environment |
