Question 1

As one of many species living on Earth, humans are very limited in their ability to impact the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following measures do environmentalists suggest may be necessary in order for humans to live in a sustainable manner?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the answers listed here 
B)  Stabilize the population 
C)  Conserve resources 
D)  Reduce per capita consumption of resources 
E)  Develop renewable energy resources 
A)  All of the answers listed here 
B)  Stabilize the population 
C)  Conserve resources 
D)  Reduce per capita consumption of resources 
E)  Develop renewable energy resources A

Question 3

How does the ecological footprint for people living in developed (industrialized) nations compare to that of people living in still developing nations?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is greater 
B)  It is smaller 
C)  It is equivalent 
D)  This is not a plausible comparison 
E)  It is not defined for developing nations 
A)  It is greater 
B)  It is smaller 
C)  It is equivalent 
D)  This is not a plausible comparison 
E)  It is not defined for developing nations A

Question 4

About how many years old is the Earth as shown by science?

Accepted Answer

A)  4.6 billion 
B)  4.6 million 
C)  4.6 thousand 
D)  4.6 trillion 
E)  10 thousand 
A)  4.6 billion 
B)  4.6 million 
C)  4.6 thousand 
D)  4.6 trillion 
E)  10 thousand

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true of incremental processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They take place somewhat randomly as discrete events. 
B)  They generate very small changes with time. 
C)  They can be difficult to recognize. 
D)  Deforestation is an example of an incremental process. 
E)  Climate change is an example of an incremental process. 
A)  They take place somewhat randomly as discrete events. 
B)  They generate very small changes with time. 
C)  They can be difficult to recognize. 
D)  Deforestation is an example of an incremental process. 
E)  Climate change is an example of an incremental process.

Question 6

How was the geologic time scale developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  By correlating exposed rock sections from around the world. 
B)  By systematically dividing all of earth history into equally spaced time intervals, similar to the hours and minutes on a clock. 
C)  By radiometrically dating successive intervals in rock layers. 
D)  By compiling Biblical and historical records to reconstruct Earth's history. 
E)  All of the answers listed here. 
A)  By correlating exposed rock sections from around the world. 
B)  By systematically dividing all of earth history into equally spaced time intervals, similar to the hours and minutes on a clock. 
C)  By radiometrically dating successive intervals in rock layers. 
D)  By compiling Biblical and historical records to reconstruct Earth's history. 
E)  All of the answers listed here.

Question 7

Which term is used to describe the amount of biologically productive land/sea area necessary to support the lifestyle of an individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecological Footprint 
B)  Sustainable Square 
C)  Environmental Area 
D)  Geologic Commons 
E)  Consumption Rate 
A)  Ecological Footprint 
B)  Sustainable Square 
C)  Environmental Area 
D)  Geologic Commons 
E)  Consumption Rate

Question 8

Which of the following refers to the process by which the physical world is examined in a logical manner?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientific Method 
B)  Elemental Method 
C)  Plausibility Theory 
D)  Inquiry Theory 
E)  Intelligent Design 
A)  Scientific Method 
B)  Elemental Method 
C)  Plausibility Theory 
D)  Inquiry Theory 
E)  Intelligent Design

Question 9

In geologic time, humans have existed for only a very brief amount of Earth's history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which term refers to a scientific explanation of data that can be tested in such a way that shows it to be false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothesis 
B)  Uncertainty 
C)  Plausibility 
D)  Educated Guess 
E)  All of the answers listed here 
A)  Hypothesis 
B)  Uncertainty 
C)  Plausibility 
D)  Educated Guess 
E)  All of the answers listed here

Question 11

The biggest environmental issue facing the human race is sustainability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The tragedy of the commons is an important concept related to environmental degradation and human behavior. Which of the following best describes this concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the self interest of individuals destroys natural resources being shared by society. 
B)  When a common disease spreads through society due to poor sanitation. 
C)  When over population creates living conditions that lower the quality of life. 
D)  When humans act irrationally during a large-scale natural disaster. 
E)  When humans overreact to an environmental threat and then limit economic growth. 
A)  When the self interest of individuals destroys natural resources being shared by society. 
B)  When a common disease spreads through society due to poor sanitation. 
C)  When over population creates living conditions that lower the quality of life. 
D)  When humans act irrationally during a large-scale natural disaster. 
E)  When humans overreact to an environmental threat and then limit economic growth.

Question 13

A scientific law describes the relationship between several different hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

This type of dating uses radioactive elements and their decay products to determine an absolute age for an earth material.

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiometric Dating 
B)  Relative Dating 
C)  Fossilization Timing 
D)  Petrographic Dating 
E)  Superposition 
A)  Radiometric Dating 
B)  Relative Dating 
C)  Fossilization Timing 
D)  Petrographic Dating 
E)  Superposition

Question 15

Which of the following terms refers to the use of resources in such a way that future generations will have a fair share and inherit a quality environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sustainability 
B)  Renewability 
C)  Catastrophism 
D)  Environmentalism 
E)  All of the answers listed here 
A)  Sustainability 
B)  Renewability 
C)  Catastrophism 
D)  Environmentalism 
E)  All of the answers listed here

Question 16

Which of the following are potentially limiting factors associated with food production and distribution?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the answers listed here 
B)  Water supply and resources 
C)  Mineral resources 
D)  Energy resources 
E)  Topsoil erosion 
A)  All of the answers listed here 
B)  Water supply and resources 
C)  Mineral resources 
D)  Energy resources 
E)  Topsoil erosion

Question 17

Which trend best describes human population growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exponential 
B)  Linear 
C)  Tangential 
D)  Planar 
E)  Unpredictable 
A)  Exponential 
B)  Linear 
C)  Tangential 
D)  Planar 
E)  Unpredictable

Question 18

Almost all of the environmental problems discussed in class were ultimately tied to one factor. Which of the following is the root cause of most of our problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human population 
B)  Air pollution 
C)  Food production 
D)  Energy production 
E)  Water pollution 
A)  Human population 
B)  Air pollution 
C)  Food production 
D)  Energy production 
E)  Water pollution

Question 19

When defining environmental risks, scientists must primarily consider which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

A)  The probability that an event will occur and the expected consequences of that event. 
B)  The consequences of an event only. 
C)  The magnitude and consequences of an event. 
D)  The measures necessary to prevent environmental risks from occurring. 
E)  Whether an event is even possible. 
A)  The probability that an event will occur and the expected consequences of that event. 
B)  The consequences of an event only. 
C)  The magnitude and consequences of an event. 
D)  The measures necessary to prevent environmental risks from occurring. 
E)  Whether an event is even possible.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the Earth system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humans are not capable of affecting the system. 
B)  It consists of several sub-systems. 
C)  It is dynamic and interactive. 
D)  It is affected by other bodies in the solar system. 
E)  Earth's life forms are dependent on the system. 
A)  Humans are not capable of affecting the system. 
B)  It consists of several sub-systems. 
C)  It is dynamic and interactive. 
D)  It is affected by other bodies in the solar system. 
E)  Earth's life forms are dependent on the system.

As one of many species living on Earth, humans are very limited in their ability to impact the environment.

Which of the following measures do environmentalists suggest may be necessary in order for humans to live in a sustainable manner?

How does the ecological footprint for people living in developed (industrialized) nations compare to that of people living in still developing nations?

About how many years old is the Earth as shown by science?

Which of the following is NOT true of incremental processes?

How was the geologic time scale developed?

Which term is used to describe the amount of biologically productive land/sea area necessary to support the lifestyle of an individual?

Which of the following refers to the process by which the physical world is examined in a logical manner?

In geologic time, humans have existed for only a very brief amount of Earth's history.

Which term refers to a scientific explanation of data that can be tested in such a way that shows it to be false?

The biggest environmental issue facing the human race is sustainability.

The tragedy of the commons is an important concept related to environmental degradation and human behavior. Which of the following best describes this concept?

A scientific law describes the relationship between several different hypotheses.

This type of dating uses radioactive elements and their decay products to determine an absolute age for an earth material.

Which of the following terms refers to the use of resources in such a way that future generations will have a fair share and inherit a quality environment?

Which of the following are potentially limiting factors associated with food production and distribution?

Which trend best describes human population growth?

Almost all of the environmental problems discussed in class were ultimately tied to one factor. Which of the following is the root cause of most of our problems?

When defining environmental risks, scientists must primarily consider which of the following components?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the Earth system?

Earth From a Larger Perspective

Earth Materials

Earths Structure and Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes and Related Hazards

Volcanoes and Related Hazards

Mass Wasting and Related Hazards

Streams and Flooding

Coastal Hazards

Soil Resources

Water Resources

Mineral and Rock Resources

Conventional Fossil Fuel Resources

Alternative Energy Resources

Pollution and Waste Disposal

Global Climate Change

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Exam 1: Humans and the Geologic Environment

As one of many species living on Earth, humans are very limited in their ability to impact the environment.

Which of the following measures do environmentalists suggest may be necessary in order for humans to live in a sustainable manner?

How does the ecological footprint for people living in developed (industrialized) nations compare to that of people living in still developing nations?

About how many years old is the Earth as shown by science?

Which of the following is NOT true of incremental processes?

How was the geologic time scale developed?

Which term is used to describe the amount of biologically productive land/sea area necessary to support the lifestyle of an individual?

Which of the following refers to the process by which the physical world is examined in a logical manner?

In geologic time, humans have existed for only a very brief amount of Earth's history.

Which term refers to a scientific explanation of data that can be tested in such a way that shows it to be false?

The biggest environmental issue facing the human race is sustainability.

The tragedy of the commons is an important concept related to environmental degradation and human behavior. Which of the following best describes this concept?

A scientific law describes the relationship between several different hypotheses.

This type of dating uses radioactive elements and their decay products to determine an absolute age for an earth material.

Which of the following terms refers to the use of resources in such a way that future generations will have a fair share and inherit a quality environment?

Which of the following are potentially limiting factors associated with food production and distribution?

Which trend best describes human population growth?

Almost all of the environmental problems discussed in class were ultimately tied to one factor. Which of the following is the root cause of most of our problems?

When defining environmental risks, scientists must primarily consider which of the following components?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the Earth system?

Earth From a Larger Perspective

Earth Materials

Earths Structure and Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes and Related Hazards

Volcanoes and Related Hazards

Mass Wasting and Related Hazards

Streams and Flooding

Coastal Hazards

Soil Resources

Water Resources

Mineral and Rock Resources

Conventional Fossil Fuel Resources

Alternative Energy Resources

Pollution and Waste Disposal

Global Climate Change

Filters