Atmospheric Pollution Answers

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9

What is a likely health effect of continued exposure to air pollution?

A
congestion
B
cardiovascular disease
C
respiratory illness
D
all of the above
12

Which of the following is most likely an example of genetic drift resulting from the founder effect?

A
The species’ physical habitat is limited.
B
The population expresses a mix of dominant and recessive traits.
C
The species occupies a small, specific niche.
D
A population commonly expresses traits that are otherwise rare in the species.
14

How can an increase in biodiversity lead to an increase in ecosystem stability?

A
A more biodiverse ecosystem is not subject to change.
B
A more biodiverse ecosystem has a higher chance of adapting to species changes.
C
A more biodiverse ecosystem has fewer species types to balance.
D
A more biodiverse ecosystem is subject to fewer natural disasters.
15

What discovery led Darwin to develop his theories on adaptation?

A
The Galapagos islands contain a range of habitats.
B
The Galapagos islands originate from volcanoes.
C
The birds Darwin found in the Galapagos were different types of finches, not separate types of birds.
D
Many of the organisms in the Galapagos lived in hostile environments.
16

Which of the following statements about logistic growth curves is true?

A
Logistic growth curves are common for R-selected species.
B
Logistic growth curves are J-shaped.
C
No organisms in nature experience logistic growth rates.
D
Logistic growth curves increase exponentially at first, then experience slowed growth rates.
18

Which of the following is not a part of Darwin’s theory of evolution?

A
Changes in organisms occur immediately.
B
Organisms change over time.
C
Species evolution occurs through natural selection.
D
Organisms developed from common ancestors.
19

Which of the following is not a common atmospheric pollutant?

A
carbon monoxide
B
sulfur oxides
C
water
D
nitrogen oxides
20

Which of the following is not a possible consequence of exposure to ozone?

A
chest pain
B
congestion
C
respiratory disease
D
gastroenteritis

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