Question 1

The science of __________ emerged from the last glaciation, about 12,000 years ago.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The science of __________ emerged from the...

Question 2

Which of the following might result from overgrazing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Degradation of the soil. 
B)  Introduction of "exotic" species. 
C)  Alteration of plant communities. 
D)  All of these can result from overgrazing. 
A)  Degradation of the soil. 
B)  Introduction of "exotic" species. 
C)  Alteration of plant communities. 
D)  All of these can result from overgrazing.

Question 3

About 5% of the world's forests are __________ ; managed forests where trees have been planted in rows.

Accepted Answer

The answer of About 5% of the world's forests are...

Question 4

Which of the following is a common property resource?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fisheries. 
B)  Deserts. 
C)  Oceans and Antarctica. 
D)  Desalination plants. 
A)  Fisheries. 
B)  Deserts. 
C)  Oceans and Antarctica. 
D)  Desalination plants.

Question 5

Sustainable development is

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning the use of Earth's resources to meet current needs. 
B)  Consuming resources at a rate that saves enough for future generations. 
C)  Gathering and using resources without damaging the environment. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  Planning the use of Earth's resources to meet current needs. 
B)  Consuming resources at a rate that saves enough for future generations. 
C)  Gathering and using resources without damaging the environment. 
D)  All of these.

Question 6

Deforestation of the tropical rainforests is a global concern in all of the following areas except

Accepted Answer

A)  Removal of chemicals that lead to the depletion of the ozone layer. 
B)  Contributing to the maintenance of the Earth's oxygen and carbon balance. 
C)  Regulation of surface and air temperatures. 
D)  Contribution to the biological diversity of the planet. 
A)  Removal of chemicals that lead to the depletion of the ozone layer. 
B)  Contributing to the maintenance of the Earth's oxygen and carbon balance. 
C)  Regulation of surface and air temperatures. 
D)  Contribution to the biological diversity of the planet.

Question 7

The results of excessive groundwater withdrawal can include depression of the water table; drying up of springs, streams, and wells; compaction of aquifers; and subsidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following soils is the best suited for growing agricultural crops?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arable soil. 
B)  Sandy soil. 
C)  Clay soil. 
D)  Gray soil. 
A)  Arable soil. 
B)  Sandy soil. 
C)  Clay soil. 
D)  Gray soil.

Question 9

Hydrologists designate as __________ a country or region with annual renewable water supplies of only 1000 to 2000 cubic meters per person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hydrologists designate as __________ a country or...

Question 10

Which of the following is an indirect cause of deforestation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Air pollution. 
B)  Road building. 
C)  Dam development. 
D)  Clear-cut logging. 
A)  Air pollution. 
B)  Road building. 
C)  Dam development. 
D)  Clear-cut logging.

Question 11

Which of the following is a direct cause of deforestation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Air pollution. 
B)  Road building. 
C)  Drought. 
D)  Climate change. 
A)  Air pollution. 
B)  Road building. 
C)  Drought. 
D)  Climate change.

Question 12

__________ rights guarantee water access only to those who own or have legally established rights to the riparian zone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ rights guarantee water access only to...

Question 13

Who were the first people to use oil to supplement wood as a fuel (about 4500 years ago)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greeks. 
B)  Babylonians. 
C)  Romans. 
D)  Chinese. 
A)  Greeks. 
B)  Babylonians. 
C)  Romans. 
D)  Chinese.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a natural resource?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of these are natural resources. 
B)  Fish. 
C)  Rivers. 
D)  Soil. 
E)  Minerals. 
A)  All of these are natural resources. 
B)  Fish. 
C)  Rivers. 
D)  Soil. 
E)  Minerals.

Question 15

Do the same factors that limit natural populations in the wild apply to populations of organisms in managed ecosystems, like fish in aquaculture ponds? What are some of the similarities and differences?

Accepted Answer

Yes, many of the same factors that limit

Question 16

Which of the following best defines a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raising fish in enclosures set to the edge of water bodies. 
B)  A resource that can be replaced, such as flora and fauna. 
C)  The natural system that creates a renewable supply of fresh water through evaporation. 
D)  A resource that cannot be replenished once it is used up, such as oil. 
A)  Raising fish in enclosures set to the edge of water bodies. 
B)  A resource that can be replaced, such as flora and fauna. 
C)  The natural system that creates a renewable supply of fresh water through evaporation. 
D)  A resource that cannot be replenished once it is used up, such as oil.

Question 17

Practical lessons learned by studying agricultural science include

Accepted Answer

A)  How to plant a garden. 
B)  How to successfully deplete natural resources. 
C)  Understanding of Earth's interconnectedness. 
D)  Awareness of personal issues. 
A)  How to plant a garden. 
B)  How to successfully deplete natural resources. 
C)  Understanding of Earth's interconnectedness. 
D)  Awareness of personal issues.

Question 18

The estimated global rate of soil loss through erosion now exceeds 25 billion metric tons each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The human economy is an ___________ system, in which materials and energy flow in and out.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The human economy is an ___________ system,...

Question 20

In agroforestry, trees and crops are planted separately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The science of __________ emerged from the last glaciation, about 12,000 years ago.

Which of the following might result from overgrazing?

About 5% of the world's forests are __________ ; managed forests where trees have been planted in rows.

Which of the following is a common property resource?

Sustainable development is

Deforestation of the tropical rainforests is a global concern in all of the following areas except

The results of excessive groundwater withdrawal can include depression of the water table; drying up of springs, streams, and wells; compaction of aquifers; and subsidence.

Which of the following soils is the best suited for growing agricultural crops?

Hydrologists designate as __________ a country or region with annual renewable water supplies of only 1000 to 2000 cubic meters per person.

Which of the following is an indirect cause of deforestation?

Which of the following is a direct cause of deforestation?

__________ rights guarantee water access only to those who own or have legally established rights to the riparian zone.

Who were the first people to use oil to supplement wood as a fuel (about 4500 years ago)?

Which of the following is not a natural resource?

Do the same factors that limit natural populations in the wild apply to populations of organisms in managed ecosystems, like fish in aquaculture ponds? What are some of the similarities and differences?

Which of the following best defines a renewable resource?

Practical lessons learned by studying agricultural science include

The estimated global rate of soil loss through erosion now exceeds 25 billion metric tons each year.

The human economy is an ___________ system, in which materials and energy flow in and out.

In agroforestry, trees and crops are planted separately.

The Earth System

Energy

Matter

Space and Time

The Tectonic Cycle

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

The Rock Cycle

The Hydrologic Cycle

The Cryosphere

The World Ocean

The Atmosphere

Wind and Weather Systems

The Climate System

Life, Death and Evolution

Ecosystems, Biomes, and Cycles of Life

Populations, Communities, and Change

Mineral and Energy Resources

The Changing Earth System

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Exam 17: The Resource Cycle

The science of __________ emerged from the last glaciation, about 12,000 years ago.

Which of the following might result from overgrazing?

About 5% of the world's forests are __________ ; managed forests where trees have been planted in rows.

Which of the following is a common property resource?

Sustainable development is

Deforestation of the tropical rainforests is a global concern in all of the following areas except

The results of excessive groundwater withdrawal can include depression of the water table; drying up of springs, streams, and wells; compaction of aquifers; and subsidence.

Which of the following soils is the best suited for growing agricultural crops?

Hydrologists designate as __________ a country or region with annual renewable water supplies of only 1000 to 2000 cubic meters per person.

Which of the following is an indirect cause of deforestation?

Which of the following is a direct cause of deforestation?

__________ rights guarantee water access only to those who own or have legally established rights to the riparian zone.

Who were the first people to use oil to supplement wood as a fuel (about 4500 years ago)?

Which of the following is not a natural resource?

Do the same factors that limit natural populations in the wild apply to populations of organisms in managed ecosystems, like fish in aquaculture ponds? What are some of the similarities and differences?

Which of the following best defines a renewable resource?

Practical lessons learned by studying agricultural science include

The estimated global rate of soil loss through erosion now exceeds 25 billion metric tons each year.

The human economy is an ___________ system, in which materials and energy flow in and out.

In agroforestry, trees and crops are planted separately.

The Earth System

Energy

Matter

Space and Time

The Tectonic Cycle

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

The Rock Cycle

The Hydrologic Cycle

The Cryosphere

The World Ocean

The Atmosphere

Wind and Weather Systems

The Climate System

Life, Death and Evolution

Ecosystems, Biomes, and Cycles of Life

Populations, Communities, and Change

Mineral and Energy Resources

The Changing Earth System

Filters