Environmental Science Quiz

What are linear and cyclic economies and how do they differ?

• Linear economies focus on extraction and production, while cyclic economies focus on recycling efforts.

• Linear economies focus on recycling efforts, while cyclic economies focus on extraction and production.

• Linear economies focus on distribution and consumption, while cyclic economies focus on extraction and production.

• Linear economies focus on extraction and production, while cyclic economies focus on distribution and consumption.

How do pests develop resistance to pesticides?

• Neither genetic modification nor artificial selection

• Both genetic modification and artificial selection

• Artificial selection

• Genetic modification

Why are we concerned about the high use of chemicals in industry?

• Chemicals can have negative health effects on humans, wildlife, and the environment.

• Chemicals can have positive health effects on humans, wildlife, and the environment.

• Chemicals have no impact on human health, wildlife, and the environment.

• Chemicals are essential for human health, wildlife, and the environment.

How is sustainable agriculture compared to industrial agriculture in terms of yield, pesticide use, and fertilizer usage?

• Sustainable agriculture has lower yield, lower pesticide use, and higher fertilizer usage.

• Sustainable agriculture has higher yield, lower pesticide use, and higher fertilizer usage.

• Sustainable agriculture has higher yield, higher pesticide use, and lower fertilizer usage.

• Sustainable agriculture has lower yield, higher pesticide use, and lower fertilizer usage.

What does the certification of 'Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee' guarantee?

• The coffee has been sourced in an area that is environmentally sustainable, but not socially and economically sustainable.

• The coffee has been sourced in an area with no consideration for the environment, society, and economy.

• The coffee has been sourced in an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable area.

• The coffee has been sourced in an area that is socially and economically sustainable, but not environmentally sustainable.

What are the photic and aphotic zones?

• Photic zones have sunlight for photosynthesis, while aphotic zones have little to no sunlight.

• Photic zones have little to no sunlight, while aphotic zones have sunlight for photosynthesis.

• Photic zones have the greatest species diversity, while aphotic zones lack biodiversity.

• Photic zones lack biodiversity, while aphotic zones have the greatest species diversity.

What are two issues regarding environmental ethics related to fisheries?

• Rich countries exploit fisheries, and MPAs have no impact on fishing industry in low-income countries.

• Rich countries have no impact on fisheries, and MPAs have no impact on fishing industry in low-income countries.

• Rich countries protect fisheries, and MPAs can benefit fishing industry in low-income countries.

• Rich countries exploit fisheries, and MPAs can hamper fishing industry in low-income countries.

What are LD50 levels?

• Levels of non-lethal dose in 50% of the population

• Levels of non-lethal dose in 100% of the population

• Levels of lethal dose in 50% of the population

• Levels of lethal dose in 100% of the population

Why has the EROI of oil and natural gas decreased over time?

• Energy is becoming scarcer and more difficult to extract/produce.

• Energy is becoming more abundant and easier to extract/produce.

• Companies are spending less to get the same amount of energy today.

• Companies are spending more to get the same amount of energy today.

What are some major drawbacks to waste-to-energy facilities?

• They generate clean energy and recycle metal.

• They have no drawbacks and are the most sustainable waste disposal method.

• They have environmental injustice issues and can be technologically advanced.

• They reduce greenhouse gas emissions and generate clean energy.