Ch 9 Environmental Monitoring Quiz

What is environmental monitoring?

• The systematic sampling of air, water, soil, and biota.

• A method to measure economic growth.

• A technique for urban planning.

• A process to assess human health.

Why is monitoring the environment crucial?

• It helps in identifying pollutant levels.

• It is a legal requirement.

• It is a form of community service.

• It is only necessary for industries.

What are some common air pollutants?

• CO2, NOx, PM2.5, and ozone.

• Oxygen and nitrogen.

• Water vapor and methane.

• Carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide.

What is the significance of community involvement in environmental monitoring?

• It ensures comprehensive data collection.

• It reduces the need for government oversight.

• It is not necessary for effective monitoring.

• It complicates the data collection process.

What are Best Management Practices (BMPs) designed to do?

• Control erosion and sediment.

• Increase agricultural yield.

• Enhance urban development.

• Reduce energy consumption.

What is the role of silt fences in erosion control?

• To capture sediment in runoff.

• To promote vegetation growth.

• To redirect water flow.

• To stabilize soil.

What is the purpose of check dams?

• To slow water flow and reduce erosion.

• To increase water flow.

• To capture pollutants.

• To enhance sediment deposition.

What is the environmental impact of unmanaged erosion?

• Costly damage to infrastructure.

• Improved agricultural yield.

• Enhanced biodiversity.

• Increased water quality.

What are fiber rolls and wattles used for?

• To intercept and retain sediments.

• To promote vegetation growth.

• To stabilize soil.

• To redirect water flow.

What is the main objective of sediment basins?

• To capture and store sediment-laden runoff.

• To enhance water flow.

• To promote vegetation growth.

• To reduce water quality.