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Unit 5 study guide

Quiz by Garin Jackson

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  • Q1
    One way to limit deforestation is by
    Increased use of wood products
    Practicing crop rotation
    Using wood from trees ground on tree farms
    Increased soul fertilization
    30s
  • Q2
    Jonathan is learning about water conservation. The chart shows the percent of water each indoor fixture uses. According to the chart, which indoor fixture should he replace with a more efficient, water- saving fixture?
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    Clothes washer
    Faucet
    Shower
    Toliet
    30s
  • Q3
    It is projected that an increase in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere will MOST LIKELY lead to
    higher-than-average sea levels.
    higher-than-average ice levels in arctic.
    lower-than-average ocean temperatures.
    lower-than-average hurricane rates.
    30s
  • Q4
    The map shows levels of air quality in parts of the United States and Canada. What is a contributing factor to the areas with unhealthy levels?
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    exposure to ocean water
    erosion of beach sand
    concentration of industrial factories
    large farming populations
    30s
  • Q5
    Which is the BEST way to conserve the Earth’s forests?
    Ride a bike to work.
    Recycle paper products
    Set up a compost pile.
    Turn down your thermostat.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of these is produced when fossil fuels are burned?
    hydrogen
    Carbon Dioxide
    nitrogen
    oxygen
    30s
  • Q7
    A dam is being built to help generate electricity in an area of the country. What could be a negative consequence once the dam is built?
    The dam would drain water from nearby areas. This would form an extremely hot and dry desert
    The dam would cause flooding. This would destroy a lot of nearby animal habitats.
    The dam would use all of the water to produce electricity. This would not leave any water for animals to consume.
    The dam would alter the water cycle. This would result in less rain falling in the area.
    60s
  • Q8
    What will MOST likely happen on this farm?
    The farmer will not need fertilizer to grow corn.
    The soil will slowly be washed away.
    The soil will have no nutrients to grow the corn.
    The amount of corn harvested will increase every year.
    30s
  • Q9
    Jill has decided that she wants to start conserving gasoline. Jill is concerned about the rising price of gas, as well as how the by-products from gas engines pollute the atmosphere. What solution would help Jill solve this problem?
    Deciding to move to a city where smog from automobiles is not a problem.
    Deciding to use premium unleaded instead of regular unleaded gasoline.
    Deciding to ride her bicycle to and from work, instead of driving.
    Deciding to drive her car less until the price of gas goes down.
    45s
  • Q10
    Fresh water is one of the most important natural resources on earth. Above is a chart that shows how water is used by a typical family. Below are four ways you can conserve water. Which would conserve the most water?
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    Taking showers that are only half as long
    Stopping all the leaks in your house
    Taking showers only, no baths.
    Handwashing dishes instead of using a dishwasher.
    40s
  • Q11
    Clint claims that although this might be bad for the air very near the power plant, the air in the next town over is completely fine. What is wrong with Clint's belief?
    The pollution from the smokestacks will not have any negative effect, either near the plant or far away
    Whether or not the pollution will remain within a small area is impossible to know.
    The pollution does not stay in that one place, but will mix with the air and end up wherever the wind blows.
    Nothing. Clint is right, the pollution will remain near the area where it was created.
    45s
  • Q12
    To fill out the chart on nonrenewable and renewable natural resources, should Hector add trees under the heading "Renewable Resources"?
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    No. There is only so much land for trees to grow.
    No. Trees can die from disease.
    Yes. There are many uses for trees.
    Yes. Trees can be cut down but planted again.
    40s
  • Q13
    Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources if they are still forming beneath the surface today?
    We are depleting the fossil fuels much faster than they can form
    They are being formed as a type of methane which we cannot use.
    The fossil fuels are being broken down by a natural process faster than they can form.
    They are being formed too far beneath the surface of the ocean and cannot be reached.
    45s
  • Q14
    One advantage of solar and wind power over fossil fuels is that
    wind and solar are nonrenewable resources and fossil fuel are renewable.
    wind and solar are presently much less expensive than fossil fuels.
    wind and solar are continuously renewable and fossil fuels take millions of years to be renewed.
    wind and solar come from natural processes and fossil fuels do not.
    45s
  • Q15
    In general compared to burning fossil fuel by combustion, using renewable option like solar, hydroelectric and geothermal energy to produce electricity will
    Generate less waste and have a larger environmental impact.
    Generate more waste and have a smaller environmental impact.
    Generate less waste and have a smaller environmental impact.
    Generate more waste and have a larger environmental impact.
    45s

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