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Human Impact on the Earth — Test Answers

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Classify each observation as an abiotic or biotic factor.

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Which environmental problem is most likely occurring in this lake?

A
aquifer depletion from over pumping
B
sediment buildup from construction
C
eutrophication from excess nutrients
D
natural seasonal turnover
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What conclusion is best supported by the data in the table?

A
Marine reserves are not effective at protecting coral reefs.
B
Lower biodiversity is linked to stressors like temperature and fishing.
C
Overfishing appears to have no impact on coral ecosystems.
D
The number of species always increases when human activity is high.
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What general trend best explains the relationship between temperature and microbial recovery speed?

A
Recovery speed is unaffected by temperature when nutrients are added.
B
Recovery speed is faster in colder environments, regardless of nutrients.
C
Recovery speed is slower in warmer environments without nutrients.
D
Recovery speed is faster in warmer environments when nutrients are available.
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Why might microbes that produce surfactant vesicles show higher pollutant degradation than microbes that rely only on oxygenase or dehydrogenase enzymes?

A
Surfactant vesicles increase the pH of the water, making hydrocarbons dissolve instantly.
B
Surfactant vesicles break oil into smaller droplets, giving enzymes more surface area to act on.
C
Surfactant vesicles reduce the need for oxygen in microbial metabolism.
D
Surfactant vesicles directly convert hydrocarbons into water without enzymes.
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Which material would most reduce landfill volume if its recycling rate increased, and why?

A
aluminum, because it is used for beverages and already has a moderate recycling rate
B
glass, because it is heavier than other materials and is used for food jars and beverages
C
cardboard, because it has the highest recycling rate and would be easy to improve further
D
plastic, because it has a low recycling rate and is widely used for disposable items
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Assume that another large oil spill occurred in warm, shallow coastal waters with good oxygen flow. Which outcome would you predict for bioremediation compared to the deep sea?

A
Recovery would be faster because warm, oxygen-rich conditions support microbial growth.
B
Recovery would fail because nutrients are unnecessary in coastal waters.
C
Recovery would be the same because temperature does not affect microbial activity.
D
Recovery would be slower because shallow water prevents microbial activity.
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Determine whether each statement is true or false.

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Arrange the events to show how overgrazing can lead to desertification. Place the first event at the top of the list.

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Classify each transportation method by its likely pollution output.

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Match each river to the most likely cause of its water quality.

Answer:

agricultural runoff|minimal human impact|runoff from developed land and exposed soils|runoff from maintained landscapes

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