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Environmental Science Final: Straighterline Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4xhmd3 The small amount of dissolved oxygen found in warm water is considered a __________ to the success of many fish species. limiting factor Environmental Science is an interdisci- plinary area of study that deals with all of the following except all of the above Primary succession is a progression that begins with a total lack of organism Parasite that lives on the outside of its host ectoparasite Human impact on temperate forests in- clude.. all of these are correct (farming, logging, population centers) One of the major resources of the Great Lakes and Northeast is water transport There's a conflict between the desire to preserve wilderness and livestock man- agement in the dry West Carbon enters the carbon cycle in the form of atmospheric carbon dioxide Believed that "wilderness mirrors divini- ty, nourishes humanity, and vivifies the spirit" John Muir Grizzly bear habitat is altered by logging forested west Which of the following organisms is a secondary consumer? wolf Which naturalist stated that only govern- ment control could save California se- quoia groves? John Muir In the wilderness North much of the land is owned by the government The relationship between frogs and in- sects is an example of a predator-prey relationship Central region of an atom. nucleus 1 / 11

Environmental Science Final: Straighterline Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4xhmd3 When energy is converted from one form to another, the loss of energy is usually in the form of heat Early stages of succession that begin te soil-building process pioneer community A hybrid vehicle contains an internal combustion engine AND an electric motor Process whereby plants convert inor- ganic materials into organic matter.. photosynthesis Biome that lacks trees and has perma- nently frozen soil. tundra When waste materials, such as paper and plastics, are burned they release dioxins Energy sources that can be replaced by natural processes renewable energy sources The Middle East and Eurasia (primarily Russia) have about 76% of the worlds.. natural gas reserves Technique used to obtain the maximum amount of oil or gas from a well secondary recovery What percent of electricity in the United States is generated bu nuclear power plants? 20% In what state has the Goshute tribe ap- plied for a site license to store 40,000 metric tons of nuclear waste for 40 years on their reservation? Utah During what season of the year is the de- mand for gasoline highest in the United States? summer In which of the following does car- bon dioxide serve as coolant for a graphite-moderated core? gas-cooled reactor All of these are correct (the cost of processing crude oil into 2 / 11

Environmental Science Final: Straighterline Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4xhmd3 The prices of a liter of gasoline is deter- mined by gasoline the cost of purchasing crude oil, state and federal taxes, and only the cost pf processing crude oil into gasoline and state and federal taxes) What was the chief reason for people to leave farms and move to urban areas during the 1800's? factories required a supply of labor Factors that control populations that come from outside the population are known as extrinsic limiting factors Which of the following is the correct se- quence of phases in a typical population growth curve? lag, exponential, stable equilibrium Uranium mining and milling waste con- tains low levels of radioactive materials K-strategists are.. large and long-lived and controlled by density-dependent factors Converts light energy directly into elec- tricity photovoltaic cell Period of population growth when the population increases at an ever-increas- ing rate exponential growth phase Type of reactor that uses the hydrogen isotope, deuterium, in the coolant water heavy-water reactor Radiation consisting of a particle with two neutrons and two protons alpha radiation Respiratory condition from accumulation of coal dust in the lungs black lung disease As of 2006 there were ______ nu- clear power plants under construction in eleven countries 24 carrying capacity 3 / 11

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Environmental Science Final: Straighterline Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4xhmd3 Ecologists refer to the maximum sustain- able population for an area as Obtained nearly all of their energy from collecting plants and hunting animals hunter-gatherer Oysters produce a million eggs of which only a few find suitable habitat to live. They are said to be r-strategists Choose the correct sequence of steps in the nuclear fuel cycle mining, enrichment, fabrication The remains of plants, animals, and mi- croorganisms is commonly knows as fossil fuel In 1994, delegates from around the world gathered for the Conference on Population and Development. Repre- sentatives from developing countries protested that a baby born in the United States will consume 20 times the resources in its lifetime as an African or Indian baby Terms used to describe factors (or sets of factors) that limit population size (lim- iting factors) inclue All of these are correct extrinsic and intrinsic density-dependent and independent environmental resistance The view that a healthy relationship with the environment relies upon a spiritual oneness with the Earth deep ecology Limiting factors that are not affected by population size density-independent factor Scientists should draw conclusion, after collecting data from as large a sample as possible Ecologists have traditionally categorized the roles of organisms in ecosystems into three broad categories that include All of these are correct (producers, con- sumers, and decomposers) Energy that travels through space as waves or particles radiation Water is an extremely valuable source... dry West 4 / 11

Environmental Science Final: Straighterline Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4xhmd3 The first controlled nuclear chain reac- tion occurred at Stag Field in Chicago in 1942 which lead directly to atomic bombs being dropped on Japan The flow of carbon from the atmosphere to living organisms and back again carbon cycle Remains of plants, animals, and mi- croorganisms that lived millions of years ago fossil fuels Choose the correct historical sequence of fuel use in the U.S. from 1800 to the present wood, coal, oil, gas Which of the following is Not a region in a lake ecosystem pelagic zone This meat eater often gets meat from animals that have died by accident or illness, or were killed by other animals scavenger Hydroelectric power plants are most commonly located near artificial reservoirs Consumption advisories for some fish and shellfish in contaminated water industrial Northeast The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 regulates supertankers and reduce the chances of oil spills Which of the following small molecules are converted to form sugar in photosyn- thesis water and carbon dioxide Waste consisting of various isotopes of plutonium transuranic waste Which is NOT a disadvantage of coal mining? dioxin pollution Fertilizers and pesticides enter the ground water. agricultural Middle Energy consumption in the United States dropped in 1973 and 1979 be- cause of significant prices increases by OPEC 5 / 11

Environmental Science Final: Straighterline Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4xhmd3 When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990 oil prices ROSE The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan of 2000 would store water and release it slowly into the system to allow recovery of native species When a population stops growing and its size no longer fluctuates, it is said to be at a stable equilibrium System that trips sunlight energy as heat energy and uses machines to move it active solar system Which of the following is released as a product of respiration energy growth and reproduction A measure of the land area required to provide the resources and absorb the wastes of a population is referred to as the ecological footprint Which biome is characterized by organ- isms which are inactive during the day and burrow underground? desert Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland, heats its buildings from geothermal sources at a cost that is ________ of what it would be it oil were used 25% Conservation easements can All of the above are correct (decrease the economic value of a tract of land, restrict access in order to protect endangered species, prohibit the subdivision or development of a tract of land) Which organism is affected the most by the accumulation of waste? bacteria Accumulation of organic material pro- duced by living things biomass Who are the stakeholders that believe the United States should drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge? members of congress, Inupiat Eskimos, the Presdient, and oil company execu- tives 6 / 11

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Environmental Science Final: Straighterline Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4xhmd3 Plant material accumulated in swamps and was ultimately converted to coal. fossil fuels ___________ is a controversial location proposed as a repository for long-term storage of nuclear waste in the United States. Yucca Mountain, Nevada Combination of all environmental influ- ences that tend to keep populations sta- ble. environmental resistance Which naturalist stated that regulated hunting can maintain a proper balance of wildlife? Aldo Leopold Organisms that swim in the open ocean water. pelagic Decommissioning involves which of the following? All of these are correct (disassembly of parts, disposal of fuel, decontaminating building surfaces) Which fossil fuel is the most abundant? coal Native American culture is changed through government policy and technol- ogy wilderness North Which biome is characterized by tree tops, large vines, and fruit-eating birds and bats? tropical rainforest Before 1993, the U.S. Forest Service sold timer-cutting rights at below cost What is the name of the process in which the fuel is removed from a nuclear plant, its surfaces are cleaned, and people are permanently prevented from coming in contact with the building? decommissioning What is the term used to describe a shallow, partially enclosed area where freshwater enters the ocean? estuary 7 / 11

Environmental Science Final: Straighterline Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4xhmd3 Lowland area on either side of a river. floodplain These species that are present in wish small numbers that they are in jeopardy of becoming extinct endangered species One way in which the Davis Student Center Building at the University of Ver- mont obtained certification in green de- sign was by the use of a green roof to reduce electricity usage ___________ is added to soils to make them less acidic. Lime The number one cause of extinction is habitat fragmentation and loss Which term describes the movement of large plates on the surface of the Earth? plate tectonics Which of the following did not contribute to sprawl? Planners do not allow building on flood- plains. Forest harvesting method in which all trees in a large are are cut and removed. clear-cutting Which of the following is a macronutri- ent? nitrogen ______________ increases the decom- position rate of organic matter. High temperatures Large-scale migration to cities was caused by which of the following? All of these are correct (improvements in agriculture, increased job opportunities, cultural activities in cities) What is an example of a negative impact of urban sprawl in the United States? deteriorating infrastructure, poor schools, and a lack of affordable housing in inner city areas Beneficial insects are used in agriculture because they prey on pest insects Boron, zinc, and manganese... micronutrientS (make sure have S at end) A sustainable community seeks to pro- tect and enhance the environment by valuing and protecting the diversity of nature 8 / 11

Environmental Science Final: Straighterline Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4xhmd3 Which of the following is NOT an is- sue that for decades has impeded a long term global solution to feeding the world's hungry? insufficient worldwide agricultural pro- duction capacity Extinction of a species on one area of its range is called local extinction The taxonomic group that displays the greatest biodiversity is insects The future of technology for producing agricultural products more efficiently and economically hold promise in several ways including improving the nutritional quality of foods Land unsuitable for crops may be used for which of the following All of these are correct (grazing, recre- ation, or lumber) Pesticide designed to kill mice, rats, and related organisms rodenticide Which soil profile contains material leached from other horizons B Forest harvesting method in which patches of trees are clear-cut among patches of timber that are uncut patchwork clear-cutting Kind of chemical that kills many different types of living things biocide Soil compaction reduces the amount of air, water, and space available to roots A type of incineration of solid waste mass burn Classically there are three kinds of re- sources, which are labor, capital, and land One group of compounds produced by humans that are minor components or greenhouse gas are collectively called CFC's The United States and ________ are among the world's leaders in waste pro- duction. Canada 9 / 11

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Environmental Science Final: Straighterline Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4xhmd3 Which of the following is a source of groundwater contamination? agricultural products Most large areas depend on which of the following for their water supply? groundwater The Earth Summit was a meeting of 178 representatives which produced Agenda 21 The Copper River delta, near Cordova, Alaska, encompasses the largest con- tinuous ______ on the Pacific Coast of North America wetland Which of the following is on the list of the top twenty hazardous substances? PCB's The notion that people have a right to clean air, water, and soil is part of the Environmental Quality Amendment Which of the following is an issue in- volved in setting regulations? all of these correct (determination of acute and chronic tox- icity, identification of toxic and hazardous ma- terials, and setting exposure limits) What is the simplest way to deal with hazardous wastes? reduce, reuse, and recycle Which of the following is a disadvantage of a subsidy? The actual cost of a subsidized prod- uct is higher because bureaucracy nec- essary to administer the subsidy costs money Layer of the earth material that can transmit water sufficient for water supply purposes. aquifer The greatest source of waste material today is paper and paperboard Water supplies are distributed unequally around the world Pollution Prevention (P2) can rely on enforcement from regulatory agencies to help with implementation 10 / 11

Environmental Science Final: Straighterline Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4xhmd3 The unlawful use of force against en- vironmental resources so as to deprive populations of their benefits or destroy other property is known as environmental terrorism Of the major environmental groups, which has the largest membership? National Wildlife Federation Decision-making process that uses input such as risk assessment and economic impacts risk management In Ireland, the Environment Minister launched a program to tax plastic bags called plastax The main activity of the U.N. initiat- ed intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is to provide regular intervals of assess- ments of climate change knowledge Substances that could endanger life if released into the enviornment hazardous wastes Compound produced when sulfur-con- taining fossil fuels are burned sulfur dioxide The number of smog days in the top ten most polluted cities has decreased to below 2 per year by 2000 11 / 11

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