Environmental Science Midterm #1

The environment includes ….

• the plants and animals in the natural world

• the nonliving portion of an area

• all of the above

• humans and man-made structures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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A natural resource that is used at the same rate that it is replenished is called a _________________ resource.

• ecological

• sustainable

• nonrenewable

• renewable

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is NOT true about nations that have the largest ecological footprints?

• They are highly industrialized.

• They have the highest standard of living.

• They use the most fossil fuels.

• They have the largest populations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

As groundwater resources are depleted, what will likely happen to the price of crops that are irrigated with this groundwater?

• The prices will likely decrease because of the reduced supply of water.

• The prices will likely increase because of the reduced supply of water.

• The price will be unaffected by the reduced supply of water.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Most of the United States’ early environmental policies involved restrictions enforced by the government.  These are known as…

• regulations

• cap-and-trade policies.

• tax breaks

• incentives

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

You are going kayaking with some friends this weekend on your nearby river.  What type of ecosystem service are you taking advantage of?

• supporting

• cultural

• regulating

• provisioning

The wetlands near your school absorb water to prevent the school parking lot from flooding every time it rains.  What type of ecosystem service is represented here?

• supporting

• provisioning

• regulating

• cultural

An ecological footprint is a measure of the demand made by one person or group on global natural resources and includes…

• All the above

• materials collected

• resources consumed

• disposal & waste generated

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which type of environmental policy is often the most expensive because it requires significant governmental enforcement?

• regulations

• incentives

• cap-and-trade policies

• tax breaks

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Greenhouse gas emissions from industries have a total upper allowed limit and permits that can be sold to other nations if the limit is not met.  This is an example of…

• regulations

• incentives

• cap-and-trade policies

• .tax breaks

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1