Answers5120VA Environmental Science Sem ACareers in Environmental Science

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Which of the following is not related to environmental conservation efforts?

A
the Endangered Species Act
B
the carbon mitigation initiative
C
captive breeding and reintroduction programs
D
logging in national parks
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Ecology is one component of Environmental Science that studies organismal _______.

A
chemistry
B
anatomy
C
interactions
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is true about agricultural societies?

A
They would move about from place to place.
B
They had less environmental impact than hunter-gatherer societies.
C
They did not use any tools.
D
Their population tended to be larger than those of hunter-gatherer societies.
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DDT was harmful to birds because it prevented them from laying eggs.

A
T
B
F
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What does an ecopsychologist study?

A
the mental health of environmental scientists
B
the relationship between animals’ interactions and their mental health
C
the relationship between animals’ behavior and the environment
D
the relationship between a person’s mental health and the environment
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Which of the following is not a career in environmental science?

A
Atmospheric scientist
B
Environmental engineer
C
Psychoanalyst
D
Toxicologist
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When making observations, you should provide a general description of the subject, rather than going into too much detail.

A
T
B
F
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Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study how different species of birds interact?

A
Hydrologist
B
Toxicologist
C
Oceanographer
D
Ecologist
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Rachel Carson can be credited for _______.

A
the modern environmental movement, slowing the extinction rate of hibernating mammals, and writing laws to protect the environment
B
bringing attention to the unchecked use of pesticides, pesticides’ harmful effects on the environment, and writing laws to protect the environment
C
bringing attention to pesticides’ harmful effects on the environment, the modern environmental movement, and slowing the extinction rate of hibernating mammals
D
bringing attention to the unchecked use of pesticides, brining attention to pesticides’ harmful effects on the environment, and the modern environmental movement
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The demand for environmental scientists and hydrologists is expected to increase because of a(n) _______?

A
increased demand for natural resources; need to create environmental laws to protect natural resources for human consumption; need to develop air quality control systems for big business; need to ensure proper disposal of human waste
B
increased demand for natural resources; need to enforce environmental laws and regulations; need to analyze human impact on the environment and to invent ways to restore it; need to ensure proper disposal of human waste
C
decreased demand for natural resources; need to analyze impact of invasive species on the environment and to invent ways to preserve it; decrease of man-made reefs and their impact on oceans; need to develop sanitation systems
D
decreased demand for natural resources; need to enforce environmental laws and regulations; need to develop sanitation systems; need to create environmental laws to protect natural resources for human consumption
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You will always get a system warning if the site you are on is unsafe.

A
T
B
F
12

Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study the effects of pesticides on pigs?

A
Ecologist
B
Oceanographer
C
Environmental veterinarian
D
Environmental physician
13

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an industrial society?

A
Moves from place to place following resources
B
Uses new sources of energy
C
Increases pollution
D
Uses complex tools and systems
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Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study the interactions of gorillas?

A
Hydrologist
B
Toxicologist
C
Environmental Veterinarian
D
Ecologist
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Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study methods of water conservation and decontamination?

A
Hydrologist
B
Toxicologist
C
Oceanographer
D
Ecologist
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Which activity produces the smallest amount of greenhouse gases?

A
driving a car
B
riding a bicycle
C
cooking with gas
D
operating a generator
17

Which of the following might be affected by the loss of a plant species?

A
Only organisms that feed directly off the lost plant species will be affected.
B
Other plant species will be affected, but no other organisms will.
C
Multiple organisms may be affected by the loss of a plant species.
D
No other organisms would be affected.
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Which of the following is likely to be researched by an environmental scientist?

A
the effect of oil spills on marine animals
B
the anatomy of a platypus
C
the chemical composition of a compound
D
the velocity of a cheetah
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Caves are a type of island ecosystem according to the theory of island biogeography.

A
T
B
F
20

Most animals are producers, meaning they are able to create their own food from inorganic sources.

A
T
B
F

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