Environmental Science FINAL EXAM FALL 2024

Which layer of the earth is the thinnest?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

The exact underground location where an earthquake occurs is called the ____.

• Epicenter

• Thrust

• Focus

• Elastic rebound

Look at the image to the right. Which of the layers is the oldest?

• A

• B

• C

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Which of the following is NOT true of mining?

• It will likely become more costly to mine in the future.

• We can reduce our need to mine by recycling mineral-containing materials.

• Minerals are used to produce household items such as electronics and cosmetics.

• The environmental impact of mining will likely remain the same in the future.

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Which soil particle is the smallest?

• sand

• silt

• clay

Which of the following are the three largest sources of energy for the United States?

• petroleum, natural gas, and coal

• solar, natural gas, and coal

• petroleum, hydroelectric, and natural gas

• solar, wind, and hydroelectric

• nuclear, hydroelectric, and coal

Which of the following IS true of nuclear energy?

• Nuclear meltdowns can affect large areas, but are easily cleaned up.

• Nuclear power is a renewable energy source.

• Nuclear power produces radioactive waste that must be disposed of properly.

• Nuclear power produces more carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases than oil or coal power.

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The source of most irrigation water is:

• flowing surface water such as streams and rivers

• surface water reservoirs such as lakes and ponds

• the ocean

• groundwater

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In the image to the right, which number is an example of a confined aquifer?

• 2

• 5

• 6

• 9

Which of these is NOT true about water?

• water expands as a solid

• water is a nonpolar molecule

• water has a neutral pH

• water has a high specific heat

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