"Human beings are not the focal point of all things on Earth. Cutting down our rainforests destroys the habitats of countless plants and animals."
The
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biocentric
The Industrial Revolution was a factor in a global population explosion because as the population increased, cities and their infrastructures grew.
Select one statement that is NOT a result of this change.
Clean water became less accessible.
Most scientists believe the event that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by a(n) __________.
asteroid impact
Select the date and time of human arrival according to the one-year calendar model based on the Big Bang theory.
December 31, 11:54 p.m.
Select the item below that is biotic.
Algae
Choose the best explanation of the distinction between environmental science and environmentalism from the options below.
Environmental science remains objective, while environmentalism is concerned with ethical questions about right and wrong concerning the environment.
Ecosystems provide many benefits to humans, which are termed "ecosystem services."Visiting the Grand Canyon on a school field trip is an example of a __________ service that ecosystems can provide.
cultural
Which statement about projected human population growth below is incorrect?
Innovation and technology have little influence on projected population growth.
The blueberry bushes in Lawrence's back yard did not have a good yield this year. He wondered if it was because there hadn't been much rain. Lawrence decided to water the bushes closest to the house and see if that made a difference.
If Lawrence were following the steps of the scientific method, before he formed and tested a hypothesis, he would __________.
do some preliminary research
Which statement about human population growth is FALSE?
The global population is expected to peak at 7 billion, then begin decreasing.
The atmosphere on early Earth (4.5 to 3.8 billion years ago) __________.
allowed for the chemical processes that led to early life
Which of the following is the best example of how a nonprofit organization can apply environmental science?
Promote sanitation and clean drinking water in developing nations
Which of the following is NOT a major impact of population growth?
The thinning of the ozone layer allowing harmful radiation to reach Earth
Which of the following is true about continental drift?
Tectonic plates float on the molten core and are constantly in motion.
Of the four graphs below, select the one that is misleading.
monthly average temps
Plant and animal life faced many challenges when moving from water to land.
Select the FALSE statement about this transition
It was easier for animals to hunt on land.
Which of the following correctly defines sustainability?
Promotes and maintains conditions under which nature and humans can co-exist indefinitely
"DNA in mammalian cells is arranged in distinct configurations within the mitochondrial system."
Choose the most likely source for this quotation.
A scientist writing in a scientific journal that uses language appropriate for its audience
Choose the sentence that describes John Muir and his contributions to environmental awareness.
He was a nature-centered environmentalist and the founder of the Sierra Club.
Which of the following is a global sustainability issue that was NOT identified by the Brundtland Report in 1987?
Safe drinking water
Match the graph image with its corresponding type and common use.
Scatter plot showing the relationship between two characteristics
Which of the following describes an effect of an environmental issue experienced at the global level?
The consumption of fossil fuels contributes to air pollution and rising CO2 levels. [Show Less]