AnswersCAP Environmental ScienceSkills Lesson: Forming a Valid Hypothesis

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Explain why the definition of a quality life is highly individualized.

Answer:

While there are many elements that might be considered important for a quality life, the ultimate determination of what defines a quality life is a personal judgement based on individual experiences and values. People in different socioeconomic situations will value different things; a homeless person will likely value shelter and food higher than convenience and luxury. Different experiences and relationships will result in different priorities.

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Genetic engineering involves _______ to achieve desired results.

A
enzyme production
B
modifying products and processes
C
changing one organism into another
D
introducing traits into organisms
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Explain why hunter-gatherer societies were highly mobile.

Answer:

Hunter-gatherer societies did not farm or raise livestock; they collected the resources they required from the local environment. In order to ensure a continuous supply of needed resources, hunter-gatherer societies followed their food sources and moved frequently.

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How have scientific advancements led to an increase in food safety?

A
improved preservation techniques
B
improved monitoring techniques
C
improved processing techniques
D
all of the above
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How could biotechnology lead to a decrease in the use of pesticides?

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A healthy lifestyle is important because _______.

A
people cannot control their genetic traits
B
lifestyle choices are the most important factor in disease prevention
C
unhealthy lifestyles lead directly to toxic environments
D
all of the above
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The dust bowl refers to _______.

A
a football championship game
B
a period of drought during the civil war
C
years of dust storms in the Midwest in the 1930’s
D
a large flood plain in Oklahoma
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Explain how depression arises from a combination of both genetic and environmental factors.

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Explain why other factors besides heredity influence a person’s health.

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The best determination of a community’s quality of life is _______.

A
the per capita income
B
the climate and weather
C
the energy used per capita
D
its geographic location
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What types of health related issues might be associated with climate related factors?

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Humans are dependent on _______ for their food supply.

A
water
B
biomass
C
fossil fuels
D
timber
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Exposure to pesticides or industrial chemicals _______.

A
always has immediate and apparent side effects
B
decreases the risk of developing genetically influenced diseases
C
increases the risk of developing genetically influenced diseases
D
has no effect on the risk of contracting genetically influenced diseases
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Explain why there might be some resistance to the use of biotechnology.

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Which of the following risks is typically associated with an outdoor environment?

A
asbestos
B
cleaning products
C
pesticides
D
dust

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