Environmental Science Test 1

Scientist are studying the effects of different sunlight modifications on plant growth (non-stop sunlight, partial sunlight, no sunlight, rotating (day/night) sunlight, ). Plant growth was measured weekly and recorded. What conclusion can you draw from the data collected?

• No sunlight simulated the most growth in plants

• Plant growth varies based on sunlight modifications

• Growth of the plant was NOT impacted by the amount of sunlight it had

• Plants with partial sunlight did not receive the proper nutrients to grow

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A teacher conducted an investigation to determine the effect of various cat toys on her cat's attention. The teacher prepared 4 toys and exposed her cat to them. Over 10 minute periods she took note of how many minutes her cat played with the toy. The results are attached. If the trends of this data were to continue, which of the following toys would have the best ability to keep her cat entertained?

• Cat Wand

• Fake Mouse

• Fake Flower

• Laser Pointer

Yellowstone National Park is divided into 8 different areas. A study was done by comparing just 1 of those known as the "Northern Range" to Yellowstone National Park as a whole. The study looked at wolf populations over the years. Which of the following statements represents an INFERENCE that could be made based on observations from the graph

• The wolf population has been steadily increasing throughout the park

• in 2003, the wolf population was at it's highest point in the data collected

• The Northern Range houses the majority of the wolves at Yellowstone National Park.

• The wolf population does not have the resources needed to survive in these environments.

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Local environmentalists have been monitoring the plant levels and population of deer in Forest A and Forest B over a period of 15 years. During those 15 years, the average plant level in Forest A has decreased and the average plant level in Forest B has increased. The data collected on the deer populations is displayed in the graphs. What conclusion could be drawn that is supported by the data collected in both forests?

• A decrease in plant levels causes the deer populations to decline

• An increase in plant levels cause deer populations to decrease

• Changes in plant level impact Deer populations

• The survival of deer populations is not impacted by changes in plant levels.

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Using the image provided, what inference can be made that is supported by observations?

• Steelhead Trout were not found at temperatures above 25 Celsius

• The majority of Steelhead Trout are tolerating a temperature of 13 Celsius to 21 Celsius

• The greatest number of Steelhead Trout are surviving at a temperature of 17 Celsius

• Steelhead Trout were no found outside an ideal temperature range of 9 celcius to 25 Celsius

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The Deepwater Horizon oil spill caused by the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig is the largest marine oil spill in history. Officials used a variety of techniques to try to clean up the spill. What inference can you draw from the image about the cleanup efforts?

• The skimming technique collected the least amount of oil.

• A variety of techniques were used to clean up the oil spill.

• Controlled burning was an extremely dangerous option for officials

• Techniques completed by aircraft were the most successful at removing oil.

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Which INFERENCE is supported by observations made from the forest image?

• The plants in this forest were recently planted

• The air in this forest is not up to quality standards

• Multiple types of organisms are living together in this forest

• The small bears are the offspring of the larger bear because they are smaller in size.

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The graph shows mule deer population growth levels since 1980. Which of the following observations can be made from the graph?

• Mule Deer population levels are responsible for plant levels decreasing in surrounding forests.

• Mule Deer population levels have increased during the past 4 decades

• Mule deer populations have been rising at the same rate over the past 4 decades

• Mule deer levels have stayed the same over the past 4 decades

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Scientists have been studying the effects of adding SPF to lotions to improve skin health, giving skin a better ability to stay protected from the sun throughout the day. Scientists treated one patient with the SPF lotion while another used a standard lotion with no SPF. Following the experiment the scientists recorded that the patient treated with SPF had no skin discomfort and no change in skin color while the other patient was exhibiting slight redness and skin discomfort. What strategy does this recording model represent?

• Making an inference

• Drawing conclusions

• Making an observation

• Formulating a prediction

A group of dogs were placed in a fenced-in field on a sunny day. On one side of the field there was a fountain and on the other side of the field were multiple dog toys. After two hours all of the dogs were found playing in the fountain. Which inference can be made using observations of the investigation?

• Dogs need to be fed in order to have energy to play with the toys

• On a sunny day dogs prefer to play in the fountain

• The dogs would easily become bored with the toys because they are similar to the ones they have at home.

• Dogs do not like enclosed spaces because they were actively trying to get out of the field