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Note Taking 101-Part 2 Answers

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Which of the following is not related to environmental conservation efforts?a.the Endangered Species Actb.the carbon mitigation initiativec.captive breeding and reintroduction programsd.logging in national parks

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Ecology is one component of Environmental Science that studies organismal _______.a.chemistryb.anatomyc.interactionsd.none of the above

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Which of the following is true about agricultural societies?a.They would move about from place to place.b.They had less environmental impact than hunter-gatherer societies.c.They did not use any tools.d.Their population tended to be larger than those of hunter-gatherer societies.

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DDT was harmful to birds because it prevented them from laying eggs.

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What does an ecopsychologist study?a.the mental health of environmental scientistsb.the relationship between animals’ interactions and their mental healthc.the relationship between animals’ behavior and the environmentd.the relationship between a person’s mental health and the environment

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Which of the following is not a career in environmental science? a. Atmospheric scientist b. Environmental engineer c. Psychoanalyst d. Toxicologist Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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What could happen to the environment if there were no environmental scientists to monitor it?a.decline in air, land and water pollution; no one to ensure proper disposal of toxic wastes; decreased destruction of habitats; increase in species extinction;b.great increase in air, land and water pollution; no one to ensure proper disposal of toxic wastes; increased destruction of habitats; increase in species extinction; c.problems with enforcing the preservation of certain ecosystems and wildlife; great increase in air, land, and water pollution; decreased destruction of habitats; increase in species extinctiond.increased destruction of habitats, decrease in species extinction; problems with enforcing the preservation of certain ecosystems and wildlife; prevent the depletion of Earth's natural resources

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Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study how different species of birds interact?a.Hydrologistb.Toxicologistc.Oceanographerd.Ecologist

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Being able to express your thoughts in an email is a primary technology skill.

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The demand for environmental scientists and hydrologists is expected to increase because of a(n) _______?a.increased demand for natural resources; need to create environmental laws to protect natural resources for human consumption; need to develop air quality control systems for big business; need to ensure proper disposal of human wasteb.increased demand for natural resources; need to enforce environmental laws and regulations; need to analyze human impact on the environment and to invent ways to restore it; need to ensure proper disposal of human wastec.decreased demand for natural resources; need to analyze impact of invasive species on the environment and to invent ways to preserve it; decrease of man-made reefs and their impact on oceans; need to develop sanitation systemsd.decreased demand for natural resources; need to enforce environmental laws and regulations; need to develop sanitation systems; need to create environmental laws to protect natural resources for human consumption

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Collin is conducting a study about chimpanzee communication methods. Which of the following note excerpts from his recent trip to the zoo would be good to include in his study?a.Male chimpanzee sleeping in tree for an hourb.Baby chimpanzee playing in tree branches for an hourc.Female chimpanzee walks away when male chimpanzee approachesd.Male chimpanzee eats bananas rather than vegetables during feeding time

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Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study the effects of pesticides on pigs?a.Ecologistb.Oceanographerc.Environmental veterinariand.Environmental physician

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of an industrial society?a.Moves from place to place following resourcesb.Uses new sources of energyc.Increases pollutiond.Uses complex tools and systems

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Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study the interactions of gorillas?a.Hydrologistb.Toxicologistc.Environmental Veterinariand.Ecologist

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Which type of environmental scientist is likely to study methods of water conservation and decontamination?a.Hydrologistb.Toxicologistc.Oceanographerd.Ecologist

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Which activity produces the smallest amount of greenhouse gases?a.driving a carb.riding a bicyclec.cooking with gasd.operating a generator

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Which of the following might be affected by the loss of a plant species?a.Only organisms that feed directly off the lost plant species will be affected.b.Other plant species will be affected, but no other organisms will.c.Multiple organisms may be affected by the loss of a plant species.d.No other organisms would be affected.

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Which of the following is likely to be researched by an environmental scientist?a.the effect of oil spills on marine animalsb.the anatomy of a platypusc.the chemical composition of a compoundd.the velocity of a cheetah

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Caves are a type of island ecosystem according to the theory of island biogeography.

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Most animals are producers, meaning they are able to create their own food from inorganic sources.

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