Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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The largest supply of Earth’s freshwater is stored in _______.

A
lakes and rivers
B
groundwater
C
the atmosphere
D
glaciers and icecaps
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Soil compaction results from _______.

A
the reduction or elimination of pore space in soil
B
the weight of heavy machinery on soil
C
livestock walking over soil
D
all of the above
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Carbon credits are used to _______.

A
rehabilitate tropical rainforests
B
reduce the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s)
C
regulate how much carbon dioxide a country can emit
D
coordinate carbon sequestration activities
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How does groundwater become polluted?

A
Pollutants mixed with water pass through permeable layers above the aquifer.
B
Factories dump their waste directly into aquifers.
C
Refuse infiltrates the water table when garbage is dumped.
D
All of the above
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Which of the following characteristics would be most crucial in land that is to be used for farming?

A
clear, distinct horizons with organic matter and mineral nutrients
B
no horizon development with large mineral deposits
C
large accumulations of organic matter
D
distinct horizons with minimal layers of organic material
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What is the most important consideration for environmental policy makers?

A
popular opinion
B
environmental health
C
cost
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is not a negative consequence of upward urban growth?

A
pollution
B
creation of a “heat island”
C
increased use of surrounding land
D
waste management issues
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Which of the following is not released by trees into the atmosphere?

A
oxygen
B
water vapor
C
ozone
D
none of the above
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Soil is a mixture of _______.

A
solids
B
solids, liquids, and gases
C
solids and liquids
D
solids and gases
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Zoning laws establish _______.

A
what types of buildings can be built in an area
B
the uses an area of land can be put to
C
who can live in an area
D
the types of business that can occupy a building
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A scientist measured an increase in nitrous oxide in the atmosphere. This increase would result in

A
an increase in the greenhouse effect.
B
a decrease in the greenhouse effect.
C
no change in the greenhouse effect.
D
a stabilization of the greenhouse effect.
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Fluctuations in the phosphorus cycle in aquatic ecosystems _______.

A
can lead to changes in the growth rates of aquatic populations
B
are never caused by human impact on the environment
C
lead to a decrease in the amount of phosphorus found in sediment
D
never occur naturally
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Which of the following is a difficulty associated with environmental protection?

A
cost
B
unpredictability
C
sustainability
D
all of the above
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Which of the following are important products of rainforests?

A
timber
B
pharmaceuticals
C
oxygen
D
all of the above
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Ground squirrels inhabit African savannas. Which adaptation helps the ground squirrels live in this biome?

A
tan coloring to blend in with the surroundings
B
thick fur to conserve heat
C
sharp claws for climbing trees
D
white coloring to blend in with the surroundings
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Which of the following two cycles are the most closely related in their role in sustaining life?

A
carbon and nitrogen
B
water and nitrogen
C
carbon and oxygen
D
nitrogen and phosphorus

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