2a APES Review

(a)   consumes the most oil per capita globally.

• United States
• Saudi Arabia
• Russia
• Canada

What is the most common source of renewable energy in the world?

• Solar

• Wind

• Hydropower

• Biomass

What is the term for the gradual warming of Earth's atmosphere due to human activity?

• Global warming

• Ozone depletion

• Acid rain

• Climate cooling

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

In which layer of the atmosphere does most weather occur?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which environmental law helps regulate air pollution in the United States?

• Clean Air Act

• Endangered Species Act

• Clean Water Act

• Safe Drinking Water Act

A major consequence of deforestation is (a)  

• Ozone depletion
• Soil erosion
• Acid rain
• Desertification

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Acid rain

• Water vapor

Which biome is characterized by permafrost and extremely cold temperatures?

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Desert

• Grassland

What energy source relies on the movement of water to generate electricity?

• Solar

• Wind

• Geothermal

• Hydropower

What is the name of the chemical process used to extract natural gas from shale rock?

• Fracking

• Refining

• Distillation

• Smelting