Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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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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Which of the following statements about Earth’s cycles is not true?

A
Earth’s cycles move matter between abiotic and biotic factors of the environment.
B
The various cycles found on Earth are vital to life.
C
Some of Earth’s cycles are a direct result of human action.
D
Earth’s cycles convert nonliving elements into forms usable by organisms.
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Scientists use specific levels of organization to analyze the biosphere. Which level of organization describes a school of anchovies? School of Anchovies

Question illustration
A
ecosystem
B
community
C
population
D
biome
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Which of the following changes to waterways is only the result of human activity?

A
erosion
B
temperature fluctuations
C
flooding
D
chemical pollution
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Which lists the correct order of processes that occur as water moves from a pond to a cloud and then forms rain?

A
evaporation, condensation, precipitation
B
condensation, evaporation, precipitation
C
precipitation, condensation, evaporation
D
evaporation, precipitation, condensation
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Human impact on ecosystems would most likely lead to secondary succession over primary succession.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following lists the levels of organizational hierarchy from most complex to least complex?

A
population, organism, ecosystem
B
biosphere, community, organism
C
biome, population, biosphere
D
population, ecosystem, community
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Which of the following best explains why soil conservation is important to human agriculture?

A
Erosion prevention prevents millions of dollars in damage from mudslides.
B
It is easier to prevent the degradation of old soil than it is to generate new soil.
C
If the soil salinity gets too high crops will not be able to grow in it.
D
Soil contamination is a hazard to human and animal health.
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Which of the following would not be considered a point source pollution contributor?

A
an animal feedlot
B
cattle on rangeland
C
a paper mill
D
a slaughterhouse
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Which of the following is a potential obstacle to the commercial development of brownfields?

A
the presence of pollutants
B
environmental cleanup laws
C
the costs of environmental cleanup
D
all of the above
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How does the use of hydroelectric energy compare to the use of coal?

A
Hydroelectric energy is more commonly used than coal.
B
Hydroelectric energy is associated with less waste production than coal.
C
Hydroelectric energy has a larger environmental impact than coal use.
D
Hydroelectric energy requires more land space than coal use.
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Soil composition and horizons vary depending on climate.

A
T
B
F
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A balance in abiotic factors is vital to healthy ecosystems.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a benefit associated with the use of energy producing technologies excluding the burning of fossil fuels?

A
reduced water use
B
reduced air pollution
C
reduced habitat loss
D
all of the above
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How can resource conservation benefit the environment?

A
Resource conservation can help preserve natural habitats.
B
Resource conservation can reduce water pollution.
C
Resource conservation can reduce air pollution.
D
All of the above
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It is important for _______ to participate in conservation efforts.

A
government
B
business
C
citizens
D
all of the above
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Which best explains why aluminum is a nonrenewable resource?

A
It cannot be quickly replaced.
B
It is expensive to process.
C
It conducts electricity.
D
It is useful to humans.
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Reclamation restores an environment affected by mining to a state where it can sustain its ecosystem.

A
T
B
F

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