ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL - FINAL REVIEWS Flashcards
What makes a science considered to be “interdisciplinary?”
it borrows ideas from several fields of science
What type of atmospheric setup was responsible for the Canadian Wildfires and the heavy smoke in the Northeastern United States in June 2023?
Omega Block
The _________ is the sum of all factors that influence life.
environment
Which of the following is true concerning a “zoonotic disease?”
it is spread through environmental vectors
If you were to look at the AQI Scale, which score would be considered “unhealthy?”
150+
Which of the following is not considered one of the “big ideas” in Environmental Science?
biomes
human and environment interaction
energy transfer
sustainability
biomes
The number 332,000,000 is most representative of ________________.
the total us population
If you were to travel from the Equator towards the North Pole, what would be the logical order of biomes you would encounter?
tropical rain forests, temperate forest, taiga, tundra
Which of the following is the best example of an ecosystem?
tundra
desert
lake
temperate forest
lake
Which of the following is considered to be an abiotic factor in the environment?
viruses and bacteria
mammals
rock and sediments
plants
rock and sediments
which of the following would be considered a generalist species
speckled cobra
red panda bear
poison dart frog
raccoon
raccoon
How many acres are found in one hectare?
2.5
Which of the following is not true concerning mangrove trees?
they do not serve as nurseries for organisms
they add economic value to a location
they protect coastlines
they do not serve as nurseries for organisms
Which of the following would be considered a specialist species?
cats
ebola virus
raccoons
common cold
ebola virus
The number “78” is most closely related to ___________________.
the avg life expectancy in the us
Which location would be the least susceptible to saltwater intrusion?
Green Bay, WI
According to the YouTube video and video guide on “Human and Ecosystem Services,” what was the importance of the rose periwinkle plant found in Madagascar?
aids in treating childhood leukemia
Washington is home to the only _________________ on the North American continent.
temperate rainforest
According to the YouTube video and video guide on “Ocean Biogeography,” which ocean was the shallowest and was not conducive to photosynthetic organisms to thrive?
arctic
___________ are places for recycling and removal of dangerous chemicals from the water and clarifying and cleaning water.
wetlands
Waterlogging is a real concern when it comes to irrigation. The roots of a crop are deprived of _____________ and this is most common with ___________ irrigation.
oxygen, flood
The average albedo on Earth is approximately _____.
30%
Where would you expect to find the Sun’s rays located on September 21st?
equator
Radon gas forms when ____________ under the surface of Earth reacts with rock, especially ________________.
uranium, granite
Which of the following is true concerning adiabatic heating?
leeward side of a mountain, compressing of air molecules, warm air
If you wanted to travel to the Ogallala Aquifer, which state would you not travel to?
kentucky
Perennial crops thrive with _______ irrigation.
drip
_____________ is the most abundant element found in Earth’s crust.
oxygen
According to our textbook and in class discussions, what is considered to be the most dangerous indoor pollutant?
carbon monoxide
Which disease would most likely spread through a vector?
cystic fibrosis
measles
yellow fever
tuberculosis
yellow fever
If you bought a home in ____________, it would be highly advisable to have the home tested for the presence of radon gas.
minnesota
____________ is the most common type of rock suited for an aquifer.
sandstone
Which researcher believed that Earth will reach its carrying capacity and will not have enough resources for the growing population?
Thomas Malthus
Which type of mining is considered to be the most dangerous to human safety?
subsurface mining
If you wanted to experience very high albedo, where would you most likely travel?
Northern finland
Which of the following is not one of the “big ideas” in Environmental Science?
sustainability
human and environmental interactions
biodiversity
biodiversity
__________ are layers of rock and sediment that store ground water.
aquifers
Which type of chemical pollutant affects hormones in the body?
endocrine disruptor
If you wanted to use geothermal heating as a source of renewable energy, where would you most likely live?
oregon
During which time of year would you expect to find the Sun’s rays directly above the Tropic of Capricorn?
december 21
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