Introduction to Environmental Science Review

Which of the following phrases describes the most likely example of what an ecologist would study?

• competition between two bird species in a habitat

• ancient remains of past civilizations

• internal processes of Earth's crust

• behavior of subatomic particles

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Which of the following statements describes the main purpose of the study of environmental science?

• to protect wildlife and vegetation in natural habitats

• to study the interaction between humans and the environment

• to investigate the chemical composition of the atmosphere

• to develop technologies to preserve natural resources

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Which of the following ecological organizational levels is the smallest level that includes both biotic and abiotic factors?

• biome

• ecosystem

• population

• community

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Correctly order the ecological levels of organization from smallest to largest.

• ecosystem

• population

• community

• biome

• organism

All of the following issues involve environmental science except

• Measuring smog levels in cities

• Studying the loss of plant and animal species

• Asking people about the costs of various resources

• Publishing the results of a study on fossil fuel depletion

Which of the following is the term used to describe the productive area of Earth needed to support the life of one person in a particular country?

• sustainability

• agriculture

• ecological footprint

• supply and demand

Which of the following statements is the best example of a person‘s ecological footprint?

• the physical imprint left by wildlife in their habitats, measured in terms of resources used

• the impact of human activity on the environment, measured in terms of resources used

• the geographical area covered by a specific habitat, measured in terms of land used

• the measure of carbon emissions from a specific area, measured per individual

Which of the following best describes the environmental challenge of pollution?

• a decrease in the number of different species within a specific area

• total depletion of natural resources

• an undesired change to air and water resources

• excessive use of natural resources

A scientist studies the annual changes in the wind patterns of North America. In which of the following careers in environmental science is this scientist most likely working?

• climatology

• demography

• geochemistry

• ecology

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Which of the following potential solutions could best be used to mitigate the occurrence of the tragedy of the commons?

• implementation of community-based cooperation and regulation of shared natural resources

• privatizing of all shared natural resources

• decreased government regulation of shared natural resources

• implementation of individual responsibility of shared natural resources

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