Question

Environmental science, are these answers correct?

Answer 1

1. Select the factor that most affects the environment. (1 point)
(0 pts) domestication
(0 pts) oxygen
(1 pt) time
(0 pts) wind
1 /1 point

2. Select the factor that most affects the environment. (1 point)
(1 pt) weather
(0 pts) land
(0 pts) oceans
(0 pts) research
1 /1 point

3. Select the factor that most affects the environment. (1 point)
(0 pts) rain
(1 pt) humans
(0 pts) sunlight
(0 pts) oxygen
1 /1 point

For questions 4–7, choose the step of the Scientific Method that best describes each statement.

4. The science team uses information to suggest the main outcome of the hypothesis.(1 point)
(1 pt) Make a Prediction
(0 pts) Test the hypothesis
(0 pts) Observe the problem
(0 pts) Define a problem
1 /1 point

5. This step includes recording data, taking photos, and coordinating information. (1 point)
(0 pts) Make a hypothesis
(0 pts) Make a prediction
(1 pt) Observe the problem
(0 pts) Define a problem
0 /1 point

6. This is a critical part of the process that verifies that the predicted outcome is valid. (1 point)
(1 pt) Test the hypothesis
(0 pts) Make a prediction
(0 pts) Hypothesis becomes a theory
(0 pts) Observe the problem
1 /1 point

7. The hypothesis is tested and found to be correct. (1 point)
(0 pts) Define a problem
(0 pts) Observe the problem
(1 pt) Hypothesis becomes a theory
(0 pts) Make a prediction
1 /1 point

For questions 8–15, choose the type of scientist that each phrase best describes.

8. A scientist that studies the climate and weather patterns of the area
(1 point)
(0 pts) Geologist
(1 pt) Meteorologist
(0 pts) Microbiologist
(0 pts) Zoologist
1 /1 point

9. A scientist who studies the variety of animals in the environment
(1 point)
(0 pts) Geologist
(0 pts) Meteorologist
(0 pts) Microbiologist
(1 pt) Zoologist
1 /1 point

10. A scientist who studies the processes of the Earth's crust, including earthquakes (1 point)
(1 pt) Geologist
(0 pts) Meteorologist
(0 pts) Microbiologist
(0 pts) Zoologist
1 /1 point

11. A scientist who studies the tiny microorganisms of the environment (1 point)
(0 pts) Geologist
(0 pts) Meteorologist
(1 pt) Microbiologist
(0 pts) Entomologist
1 /1 point

12. A scientist who studies insects, spiders, snails, and other bugs of an environment (1 point)
(0 pts) Botanist
(0 pts) Chemist
(0 pts) Ecologist
(1 pt) Entomologist
1 /1 point

13. A scientist who studies chemicals and the effects of pollution in the air, water, and soil (1 point)
(0 pts) Botanist
(1 pt) Chemist
(0 pts) Ecologist
(0 pts) Entomologist
1 /1 point

14. A scientist who studies the plant life in an environment (1 point)
(1 pt) Botanist
(0 pts) Chemist
(0 pts) Ecologist
(0 pts) Entomologist
1 /1 point

15. A scientist who studies the whole environment as a working unit (1 point)
(0 pts) Botanist
(0 pts) Chemist
(1 pt) Ecologist
(0 pts) Entomologist
1 /1 point

16. The process of adjusting to and surviving environmental conditions (1 point)
(0 pts) endemic
(1 pt) adaptation
(0 pts) geology
(0 pts) oceanography
1 /1 point

17. The study of the oceans and seas, their currents, and actions (1 point)
(0 pts) endemic
(0 pts) adaptation
(0 pts) geology
(1 pt) oceanography
1 /1 point

18. The study of the Earth’s crust layers, minerals, and soils (1 point)
(0 pts) endemic
(0 pts) adaptation
(1 pt) geology
(0 pts) oceanography
1 /1 point

19. A(n) ________________ species of organism is unique to a specific environment, and not found in other areas. (1 point)
(1 pt) endemic
(0 pts) adapted
(0 pts) abiotic
(0 pts) biotic
1 /1 point

20. The protective layer of special oxygen molecules in the upper stratosphere that screens out much of the harmful radiation from the sun (1 point)
(0 pts) atmosphere
(0 pts) outer space
(1 pt) ozone
(0 pts) biosphere
1 /1 point

21. The process of cleaning up an environment by using live organisms (1 point)
(0 pts) erosion
(1 pt) bioremeditation
(0 pts) eradication
(0 pts) biodiversity
1 /1 point

22. The process of breaking down rock and soil layers with the action of water (1 point)
(1 pt) erosion
(0 pts) bioremeditation
(0 pts) the water cycle
(0 pts) percolation
1 /1 point

23. The variety of organisms able to adapt to various environments on Earth (1 point)
(0 pts) bioremeditation
(0 pts) species
(1 pt) biodiversity
(0 pts) collection
1 /1 point

24. Classified as not living (1 point)
(0 pts) endemic
(1 pt) abiotic
(0 pts) unique
(0 pts) biotic
0 /1 point

25. Process of passing liquid through a porous filter, or action of water through soil (1 point)
(0 pts) the water cycle
(0 pts) erosion
(1 pt) percolation
(0 pts) adaptation
1 /1 point

26. Classification of an organism by its distinct characteristics that match others in a population (1 point)
(1 pt) species
(0 pts) abiotic
(0 pts) endemic
(0 pts) biotic
1 /1 point

27. The part of the Earth where life exists. (1 point)
(0 pts) Mesosphere
(0 pts) Stratosphere
(0 pts) Troposphere
(1 pt) Biosphere
1 /1 point

28. This area includes all the oceans, seas, lakes, swamps, rivers, and water areas of the Earth (1 point)
(0 pts) Thermosphere
(1 pt) Hydrosphere
(0 pts) Atmosphere
(0 pts) Biosphere
1 /1 point

29. The total mass of air surrounding the Earth, from the uppermost thermosphere down to the troposphere (1 point)
(0 pts) Mesosphere
(1 pt) Atmosphere
(0 pts) Hydrosphere
(0 pts) Lithosphere
1 /1 point

30. Of the following, which component of life is the largest? (1 point)
(0 pts) Molecule
(0 pts) Organelle
(0 pts) Atom
(1 pt) Cell
1 /1 point

31. Of the following, which component of life is the smallest? (1 point)
(1 pt) tissue
(0 pts) system
(0 pts) organ
(0 pts) organism
1 /1 point

32. Which of the following groups is the largest? (1 point)
(0 pts) population
(0 pts) community
(0 pts) ecosystem
(1 pt) biome
1 /1 point

33. Which of the following groups is the smallest? (1 point)
(1 pt) population
(0 pts) community
(0 pts) ecosystem
(0 pts) biome
0 /1 point

34. The process of water vapor forming clouds (1 point)
(0 pts) evaporation
(0 pts) collection
(0 pts) precipitation
(1 pt) condensation
1 /1 point

35. The process of water droplets forming and falling to the ground (1 point)
(0 pts) condensation
(1 pt) precipitation
(0 pts) evaporation
(0 pts) percolation
1 /1 point

Answer 2

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