Question 1

What term describes the lack of system response system during a period of time?

Accepted Answer

A) threshold level 
B) time delay 
C) tipping point 
D) negative feedback 
E) positive feedback 
A) threshold level 
B) time delay 
C) tipping point 
D) negative feedback 
E) positive feedback

Question 2

Fundamental types of matter that have unique sets of properties and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means are called ____.

Accepted Answer

A) mixtures 
B) compounds 
C) isotopes 
D) elements 
E) atoms 
A) mixtures 
B) compounds 
C) isotopes 
D) elements 
E) atoms

Question 3

The mass number of an atom is equal to the sum of the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) neutrons and isotopes 
B) neutrons and electrons 
C) neutrons and protons 
D) protons and electrons 
E) ions and isotopes 
A) neutrons and isotopes 
B) neutrons and electrons 
C) neutrons and protons 
D) protons and electrons 
E) ions and isotopes

Question 4

Fossil fuels are best characterized as a type of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) atomic particle 
B) renewable energy 
C) nonrenewable energy 
D) electromagnetic energy 
E) thermal energy 
A) atomic particle 
B) renewable energy 
C) nonrenewable energy 
D) electromagnetic energy 
E) thermal energy

Question 5

Burning coal demonstrates the conversion of energy from kinetic to potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the correct order of applying the scientific process to a problem?

Accepted Answer

A) hypothesis − question − observation − experimentation − conclusion − analysis 
B) hypothesis − conclusion − question − observation − experimentation − analysis 
C) observation − hypothesis − conclusion − experimentation − analysis − question 
D) observation − question − hypothesis − experimentation − analysis − conclusion 
E) hypothesis − experimentation − observation − analysis − question − conclusion 
A) hypothesis − question − observation − experimentation − conclusion − analysis 
B) hypothesis − conclusion − question − observation − experimentation − analysis 
C) observation − hypothesis − conclusion − experimentation − analysis − question 
D) observation − question − hypothesis − experimentation − analysis − conclusion 
E) hypothesis − experimentation − observation − analysis − question − conclusion

Question 7

The scientific principles of sustainability show that everything we do affects someone or something in the environment in some way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An organic compound is one that contains one or more _______________ atoms combined with atoms of one or more other elements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organic compound is one that contains...

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of an organic compound?

Accepted Answer

A) H2O 
B) NaCl 
C) H2SO4 
D) N2O 
E) CH4 
A) H2O 
B) NaCl 
C) H2SO4 
D) N2O 
E) CH4

Question 10

In 1963, Bormann and Likens compared the output of two river valleys, one forested and the other clear cut. What were their findings?

Accepted Answer

A) The deforested valley had higher water flow and a decrease in nutrient loss. 
B) The forested valley had higher water flow and a decrease in nutrient loss. 
C) The forested valley had lower water flow and increase in nutrient loss. 
D) The deforested valley had lower water flow and increase in nutrient loss. 
E) The deforested valley had higher water flow and increase in nutrient loss. 
A) The deforested valley had higher water flow and a decrease in nutrient loss. 
B) The forested valley had higher water flow and a decrease in nutrient loss. 
C) The forested valley had lower water flow and increase in nutrient loss. 
D) The deforested valley had lower water flow and increase in nutrient loss. 
E) The deforested valley had higher water flow and increase in nutrient loss.

What term describes the lack of system response system during a period of time?

Fundamental types of matter that have unique sets of properties and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means are called ____.

The mass number of an atom is equal to the sum of the ____.

Fossil fuels are best characterized as a type of ____.

Burning coal demonstrates the conversion of energy from kinetic to potential.

What is the correct order of applying the scientific process to a problem?

The scientific principles of sustainability show that everything we do affects someone or something in the environment in some way.

An organic compound is one that contains one or more _______________ atoms combined with atoms of one or more other elements.

Which of the following is an example of an organic compound?

In 1963, Bormann and Likens compared the output of two river valleys, one forested and the other clear cut. What were their findings?

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity and Evolution

Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

The Human Population and Its Impact

Climate and Biodiversity

Aquatic Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach

Sustaining Terrestrial Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach

Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity

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Exam 2: Science, Matter, Energy, and Systems

What term describes the lack of system response system during a period of time?

Fundamental types of matter that have unique sets of properties and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means are called ____.

The mass number of an atom is equal to the sum of the ____.

Fossil fuels are best characterized as a type of ____.

Burning coal demonstrates the conversion of energy from kinetic to potential.

What is the correct order of applying the scientific process to a problem?

The scientific principles of sustainability show that everything we do affects someone or something in the environment in some way.

An organic compound is one that contains one or more _______________ atoms combined with atoms of one or more other elements.

Which of the following is an example of an organic compound?

In 1963, Bormann and Likens compared the output of two river valleys, one forested and the other clear cut. What were their findings?

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity and Evolution

Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

The Human Population and Its Impact

Climate and Biodiversity

Aquatic Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach

Sustaining Terrestrial Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach

Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity

Filters