Environmental Science Review

True or False? A population of zebras are introduced into a new habitat. If their population increases over time, it could mean that they have no natural predators.

• True

• False

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True or False? Decomposers feed on the remains of dead plants and animals.

• True

• False

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Effective irrigation techniques could benefit society by _____.

• increasing the cost of food

• increasing the amount of crops being produced

• increasing the cost of seeds

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Which is an example of a RENEWABLE energy source?

• solar

• coal

• natural gas

What is the most important reason that scientists track hurricanes?

• to predict how much damage the hurricane will cause

• to estimate the strength and path of the hurricane

• to choose a name for the hurricane

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Which environmental impact is most likely to have a positive impact on biodiversity?

• limitation of invasive species

• climate change

• deforestation

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The environment includes

• the plants and animals in the natural world

• the nonliving portion of an area

• humans and man-made structures

• both A&B

• all of the above

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Which of the following is never considered a renewable resource?

• fresh water

• natural gas

• soil

• sunlight

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

• renewable

• nonrenewable

• ecological

• sustainable

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Which of the following is true about nations that have the largest ecological footprints?

• They have the largest populations.

• They use the most fossil fuels.

• They have the highest amount of natural resources.

• They have the fewest number of environmental laws.

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