History of the Environment Questions

What is the difference between environmental science and ecology?A) They are the same thing.B) Ecology does not focus on problems.

What are some consequences of exceeding Earth's limited carrying capacity?A) Global environmental hazards would increase, including poverty and starvationB) Martian colonies will see increased immigration ratesC) Global environmental issues are a minor inconvenience and of no consequence to our speciesD) There are no consequences; Earth has an unlimited carrying capacity

Agricultural chemicals have had a significantly negative impact on the environment due to runoff. What are some of the consequences of their use?A) Groundwater became polluted, leading to long-term impacts for communitiesB) Increased crop yields, even though they have negative environmental impactsC) The use of DDT lead to the banning of the chemicalD) All of these are consequences of heavy use of agricultural chemicals

Which wildlife refuge in Alaska has been hotly contested for oil and gas exploration?

What state has the most wilderness areas?

Who was Teddy Roosevelt's principal advisor on natural resource issues?

Which species is threatened by oil and gas extraction in WY?

What are some key topics in environmental science? (Choose the best answer)A) Climate change, pollution, biodiversityB) Agronomy, forestry, biochemistryC) Physics, ecology, chemistryD) Engineering, social work, planning

The Dust Bowl was a significant environmental event. What were some consequences?A) It was caused by soil erosion from poor farming techniques, and no changes were made to these techniquesB) The Dust Bowl became a favorite salad of the Tusken RaidersC) Scientists improved soil conservation techniques and helped spread the techniques to conserve topsoilD) There were no consequences

Review case studies of American alligator, bald eagle, Kirtland's warbler, and red

What's the largest wilderness areas in the Lower 48 States?

What are some ways that you can promote sustainable local food systems?A) All answer choices are correctB) Encourage farmers' marketsC) Develop school and community gardensD) Use roadside stands in agricultural areas

Agricultural land use has increased over the past few centuries. What are some repercussions of this increase?A) All answers are correctB) Loss of forestsC) Increased soil erosionD) Increased pollution from the use of pesticides and fertilizers

Studies suggest that as early as 1940 humans began to use more resources than the planet could regenerate.

What impact has modern global urbanization had on agricultural lands?A) The growth of cities has had no impactB) Cities have grown at the same rates as agricultural landsC) They have decreased the area available for agriculture

As a result of human activities, what has happened to the other species' populations?A) 99% have grownB) Human activities have had no impact on other species' populationsC) 100% have seen a decreaseD) 66% are declining

Sustainable agriculture differs from modern industrial agriculture in all of the following ways except:A) Sustainable agriculture is more reliant on crop rotation and animal manures and biological controls vs pesticides and chemical fertilizersB) Sustainable agriculture has an emphasis on cultural and natural controls to manage the fieldsC) Agricultural products are produced closer to consumersD) Sustainable agriculture is a marketing ploy to increase costs for consumers

Which of the following are limited resources?A) Solar, wind, tidesB) Concrete, office space, parking spacesC) No limited resources on the planet EarthD) Arable land, forests, fossil fuels

All of the following are consequences of sedimentation except:A) Murky waters leading to decreased sunlight, causing the death of plantsB) Murky waters leading to the death of animals and plants from being covered by soil from the landC) Clean surface watersD) Loss of navigation channels

Who was instrumental in establishment of state Audubon society chapters?