environmental science

 

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Envi Enviro ronm nmen enta tall scie scienc ncee is a A. narrowly defined set of physical, life, and social social sciences. B. theoretical approach in interpreting the environment. environment. C. way to see the world world in scientific terms. D. systematic approach learning learning about E. special set of problem-solving problem-solving skills.the environment.

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Most Most envi environ ronmen mental tal proble problems ms res result ult from A. excessive pollution. B. complex, interrelated problems. problems. C. technological development development problems. D. global warming. E. urban degradation. degradation.

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In explainin explaining g your choice choice of an an environme environmental ntal science science major major in college college to to your roo roommate mmate,, you would would probably emphasize the fact that environmental science is a(n) A. applied interdisciplinary field with an emphasis on ssolving olving problems. B. well-established field that has been in existence existence for a long time. C. theoretical discipline that will help solve the problems cre created ated by human impact. D. relatively new field that will identify remedies to environmental issues issues.. E. theoretical field with an emphasis on scientific unde understanding. rstanding.

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Ide Ideal ally ly,, scie scien nce A. is correct most of the time. B. tells us what we expected expected to find. C. uses new technology. technology. D. is methodical and logical. logical. E. proves that our hypotheses are are correct.

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The best best defini definitio tion n of a hypo hypothe thesis sis is a(n) a(n) A. proof of a proposed theory. B. proposed theory that has been been tested numerous times. C. theory based on on experiments. D. proposed argumentexplanation based on on acute E. based baseintuition. d on observation.

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Of the following following statem statements ents and and questions questions,, which is the the best best example example of deductiv deductivee reaso reasoning? ning? A. If all insects have six legs, then butterflies have six legs legs.. B. In repeated tosses of a coin, there is a 50/50 chance chance of each toss resulting in a "head. "head."" C. How many times will the toss of coins turn "heads-up" if 100 people people each toss a coin? D. Since every insect I have examined so far has six legs, I conclude that all insects must have six legs. E. All of these are examples of deductive reasoning. reasoning.

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The statemen statement, t, "Since "Since every insect insect I have have examined examined so so far has six six legs, legs, I conclu conclude de that all all insec insects ts must have six legs." is an example of A. inductive reasoning. B. deductive reasoning. reasoning. C. hypothesis testing. D. reductive reasoning. E. parsimony.

 

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Genera Generally lly,, disting distinguis uished hed scient scientist istss A. always agree if they really are expert scientists. B. may have different interpretations of the same evidence. evidence. C. never disagree once a theory theory is established. D. believe each other and support support each other in their work. E. always disagree so they can can prove theories.

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Pr Proo ooff in scie scienc ncee iiss alw alway ayss A. firmly established. B. beyond question. question. C. an impossible goal. D. changing very quickly. E. open to question or new evidence. evidence.

10. Although your sister is not a scientist, she says that she uses uses scientific techniques techniques in her everyd everyday ay life. You do not believe her but she insists it is true. Which of the ffollowing ollowing examples could she use to best persuade you? A. When she cooks, she measures ingredients and puts them together to form something else (e.g., a   cake). B. When she drives in her car, she hypothesizes about things (e.g., when the red light will turn green). C. She put some tomatoes in the t he sun and some in the shade to see if the t he sun causes them to ripen faster. D. She buys a brand of toothpaste based on statistical data (four out of five f ive dentists recommend it). E. All of these are examples of using scientific techniques techniques in her everyday life. 11. A group of concerned citizens citizens are collecting collecting water samples samples from a local river to detect detect the leve levell of nitrogen in the water. They plan toWhat take samples every day for a month and then will divide the sum by the number of days they sampled. is the group trying to do? A. determine the mean level of nitrogen in the water B. determine the average level of nitrogen in the water water C. determine the confidence level level of the sample D. both determine the mean level of nitrogen in the water and determine the average level of nitrogen in   the water E. both determine the average level of nitrogen in the water and determine the confidence level of the t he   sample 12. Which Which of of the foll followi owing ng is not  an  an example of how statistics are used? A. assessing the general general state of a group B. determining the context of how data was gathered gathered C. estimating the confidence you you can have in the data D. evaluating determining your group is unusual E. theif relationship between betwee n variables 13. Utilitarian conservationists, conservationists, including Gifford Pinchot and Theodore Theodore Roosevelt, Roosevelt, supported forest conservation in order to provide A. wildlife habitats in forested areas. areas. B. untouched, unvisited wilderness wilderness areas. C. homes, jobs, and recreation recreation for people. D. the scenic beauty found in natural areas. areas. E. resources, such as natural natural habitats, for future generations. 14. Biocentric preservationists, preservationists, first led by by John Mu Muir, ir, advocate saving natural areas for their A. beauty and wildlife habitat. B. hunting and fishing value. C. wood and mineral resources for the future. D. tourism and recreation potential. potential. E. economic value in cleaning the air air and preventing soil erosion.

 

15. Environmentalism stemming from the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring differed from earlier North American conservation perspectives by A. focusing on human population population growth. B. placing more emphasis on pollution pollution problems. C. emphasizing international international problems. D. encouraging energy energy efficiency. E. emphasizing the value of natural resources. resources. 16. At the end of the twentieth century, _______________ ____________________ _____ has/have has/have been added to eenvironmental nvironmental thinking. A. global concerns B. urban problems C. water supply and pollution problems D. human population population growth E. air pollution problems 17. The point point of critical critical thinki thinking ng is to learn learn to A. weigh all the evidence and draw your your own conclusions. B. distrust all opinions other than your own. C. trust only your own experimental experimental results. D. learn to accept the views of real authorities. E. identify true experts in a field. 18. In reading a claim by an atmospheric scientist scientist that ozone ozone depletion is not an ac actual tual environmental problem, a critical thinker would A. feel ignore the claim because it does not align his/her r opinions. B. relieved because ozone depletion was with suchhis/he an overwhe overwhelming lming problem. C. look for evidence that is in line with past experience. D. look for evidence of of the source's reliability. E. acknowledge the claim because an atmospheric atmospheric scientist is an expert. 19. One of the the first first steps in critical critical thinking thinking is to A. decide whether conclusions conclusions follow premises. B. decide if premises are are true. C. identify premises and conclusions. conclusions. D. identify whether premises are facts or values. values. E. approach a problem in new and innovative innovative ways. 20. Evidence of progress in dealing with population problems is best illustrated by A. current evidence of a stable population in the developing and developed world. B. a decrease in the average number number of children born to each woman. C. current evidence of a globally stable population population growth. D. the decreasing population growth growth rate in the United States. E. current evidence of a stable population population in the developing world. 21. The world's world's poorest people _______________ _______________ environmental environmental degradation. A. cause the most B. both cause and and suffer from C. are unaffected by D. don't really care about E. are ignorant of 22. Poverty is passed on on from one one generation to the next primarily through A. the lack of available opportunities. B. genetic conditions. C. improper care of natural natural resources. D. the lack of motivation to change. change. E. illnesses spread by by viruses.

 

23. Proponents Proponents of sustain sustainable able develo developmen pmentt argue that A. all development has environmental environmental costs. B. development is less important than the environment. environment. C. development can proceed proceed with minimal costs to the environment. D. the environment is less important than development. development. E. development does not cause environmental environmental damage. 24. What is the probability of getting tails 4 times in a row when you flip a coin? A. 1 in 4 B. 1 in 10 C. 1 in 16 D. 1 in 20 E. 1 in 24 25. When testing a new drug to treat arthritis what method should should be used to avoid bias in the data? A. deductive reasoning B. inductive reasoning C. critical thinking D. statistics E. double-blind experiments experiments 26. Compared to poorer countries, countries, which of the following is not true of richer n nations? ations? A. they have a higher per capita GDP B. they have higher fertility C. they have lower infant infant mortality D. they have have higher higher higher life adult literacy y E. they expectancy expectanc 27. Which of the following was key key to the recovery of the the Apo Island's Island's reef fish po population? pulation? A. The establishment of a small marine sanctuary sanctuary B. A complete ban on on all fishing C. Importation of fish from other islands islands D. Heavy government investment investment in alternative food sources E. None of these are correct. 28. Sustainable development development differs from traditional economic economic development development in that it emphasizes emphasizes eeconomic conomic development in the short term. True False  

29. Places in the world where indigenous indigenous people people live tend to have high high biodiversity.  

True

False

30. Parsimony Parsimony is one one of the basic princip principles les of science. science. True False  

31. If you heard that cultural diversity was disappearing disappearing in one of the most culturally diverse regions of the world, you would A. deduce that biodiversity was disappearing as well, because the two tend to go hand in hand B. induce that biodiversity was disappearing as well, because the two tend to go hand in hand C. assume that this phenomenon is not related to any other environmental degradation D assume that scientists had already studied their language and biodiversity, so there is no immediate . threat to their continued existence. 32. On Apo Island, Island, a history history of destructive destructive fishing fishing habits habits had the affect affect of A. Destroying habitat B. Diminishing biodiversity C. Impoverishing the local local economy D. Overexploiting available resources E. All of the above above

 

33. Random Random ssamp amples les are are used used A. to eliminate bias from a study study B. Only when large samples are not available available C. To eliminate the need for a rigorous method of choice D. Only in double-blind medical medical experiments

 

1 Key  1.

Environmental science is a A.   narrowly defined set of physical, life, and social sciences. A. B. B.   theoretical approach in interpreting the environment. environment. C.  world in scientific terms. C.  way to see the world D.  systematic approach learning about the environment. E.  E.  special set of problem-solving skills.  

 Bloom's Level:- Chapter 2. Understand  Under01 stand  Cunningham #1   Section: 1.01  Topic: Environmental Science 

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Most en environ ronmenta tall pro prob blems rreesult ffrrom A.   excessive pollution. pollution. A. B.  complex, interrelated problems. C.  technological development C.  development problems. D. global  global warming. D. E. urban degradation. E. urban  Bloom's Level: 1. Remember  Remember   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #2   Section: 1.02  Topic: Environmental Science 

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In eexpl xplain aining ing your your choic choicee of of an environ environmen mental tal scien science ce majo majorr in colleg collegee to you yourr ro roomm ommate ate,, you you wo would uld probably emphasize the fact that environmental science is a(n) A.  applied

interdisciplinary field with an emphasis on solving problems. B. B.   well-established field that has been in existence existence for a long time. C.  theoretical discipline that will help solve the problems cre C.  created ated by human impact. D.  issues. s. D.  relatively new field that will identify remedies to environmental issue E.  theoretical field with an emphasis E.  emphasis on scien scientific tific understanding.  Bloom's Level: 3. Apply Apply  Cunningham - Chapter 01 #3   Section: 1.01  Topic: Environmental Science 

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Ideally, science A. A.   is correct most of the time. time. B.  expected to find. B.  tells us what we expected C.   uses new technology. C. D.  is methodical and logical. E. E.   proves that our hypotheses hypotheses are correct. correct.  Bloom's Level: 1. Remember  Remember   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #4   Section: 1.04  Topic: Scientific Method  

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The be besst de defi fin nit itio ion n of a hyp ypot oth hes esis is is a(n (n)) A.   proof of a proposed theory. A. B.  proposed theory that has been B.  been tested numerous times. C.   theory based on on experiments. C. D.   argument based on acute acute intuition. D. E.  proposed explanation based on observation.  Bloom's Level: 1. Remember  Remember   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #5   Section: 1.04  Topic: Scientific Method  

 

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Of tthe he followi following ng statem statemen ents ts and and questi questions ons,, whic which h is the bes bestt eexam xample ple of deduct deductive ive rea reason soning ing?? l egs. A.  If all insects have six legs, then butterflies have six legs. B.  In repeated tosses of a coin, there is a 50/50 chance B.  chance of each toss resulting in a "head. "head."" C.  How many times will the toss of coins turn "heads-up" if 100 peop C.  people le each toss a coin? D.  D.  Since every insect I have examined so far has six legs, I conclude that all insects must have six legs. E. E.   All of these are examples examples of deductive reasoning.  Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze Analyze  Cunningham - Chapter 01 #6   Section: 1.04  Topic: Scientific Method  

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The statem statemen ent, t, "Sin "Since ce eve every ry inse insect ct I have have exam examine ined d so so fa farr has has six six le legs, gs, I co concl nclude ude tha thatt all all in insec sects ts must must have six legs." is an example of A.  inductive reasoning. B. deductive  deductive reasoning. B. C. hypothesis  hypothesis testing. C. D. D.   reductive reasoning. reasoning. E.  E.  parsimony.  Bloom's Level: 3. Apply Apply  Cunningham - Chapter 01 #7   Section: 1.04  Topic: Scientific Method  

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Generall lly y, di disti tin nguis ish hed ssccientis istts A.   always agree if they really are expert scientists. scientists. A. B.  may have different interpretations of the same evidence. C.  never disagree once a theory C.  theory is established. D. D.   believe each other and support each other in their work. E.  always disagree so they can prove E.  prove theories.  Bloom's Level: 1. Remember  Remember   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #8   Section: 1.04  Topic: Scientific Method  

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Proof in science is always A. firmly  firmly established. A. B. beyond question. B. beyond C. C.   an impossible goal. D.   changing very quickly. quickly. D. E.  open to question or new evidence.  Bloom's Level: 2. Understand  Understand   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #9  

 

Section: 1.04 Topic: Scientific Method   

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Although Although your sister sister is not a scientis scientist, t, she she says says that she uses scie scientific ntific techn techniques iques in h her er eeveryd veryday ay life. life. You do not believe her but she insists it is true. Which of the foll following owing examples could she use to best persuade you? A. When  When she cooks, she measures ingredients and puts them together to form something else (e.g., a A. cake). B.  When she drives in her car, she hypothesizes B.  hypothesizes about things (e.g. (e.g.,, when the red light will turn green). C.  She put some tomatoes in the sun and some in the shade to see if the sun causes them to ripen faster. D.  D.  She buys a brand of toothpaste based on statistical data (four out of five dentists recommend it). E.  techniques iques in her everyday life. E.  All of these are examples of using scientific techn  Bloom's Level: 3. Apply Apply  Cunningham - Chapter 01 #10  Section: 1.04 

 

Topic: Scientific Method 

 

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A group group of of concer concerned ned citize citizens ns are are colle collecti cting ng wate waterr sample sampless from from a local local river river to to detec detectt the leve levell of nitrogen in the water. They plan to take samples every day for a month and then will divide the sum by the number of days they sampled. What is the group trying to do? A.  determine the mean level of nitrogen in the water A.  B.  determine the average level B.  level of nitrogen in the water C.  level of the sample C.  determine the confidence level D. both determine the mean level of nitrogen in the water and determine the average level of nitrogen   in the water E. E.   both determine the average level of nitrogen in the water and determine the confidence level of the sample  Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze Analyze  Cunningham - Chapter 01 #11  Section: 1.04  Topic: Data Analysis 

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Which of th the ffo ollowing is not  an  an example of how statistics are used? A.  general state of a group A.  assessing the general B.  determining the context of how data was gathered C.   estimating the confidence you you can have in the data C. D.  D.  determining if your group is unusual E.  evaluating the relationship E.  relationship between variab variables les  Bloom's Level: 3. Apply Apply  Cunningham - Chapter 01 #12  Section: 1.04  Topic: Data Analysis 

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Utilita Utilitaria rian n conserv conservati ationi onists sts,, includi including ng Giffor Gifford d Pinchot Pinchot and and Theodor Theodoree Roosev Roosevelt elt,, suppor supported ted fores forestt conservation in order to provide A.   wildlife habitats in forested areas. A. B.  untouched, unvisited B.  unvisited wilderness areas. C.  homes, jobs, and recreation for people. D.  natural areas. D.  the scenic beauty found in natural E. E.   resources, such as natural natural habitats, for future generations.  Bloom's Level: 1. Remember  Remember   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #13  Section: 1.06   Topic: Environmental History 

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Biocen Biocentri tricc preser preservat vation ionist ists, s, first first led led by by John John Muir, Muir, advo advocat catee savin saving g na natur tural al area areass for thei theirr A.  beauty and wildlife habitat. B.   hunting and fishing value. B. C.  wood and mineral resources for the future. C.  D.   tourism and recreation potential. D. E.  economic value in cleaning E.  cleaning the air and preventing soil erosion.  Bloom's Level: 1. Remember  Remember   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #14  Section: 1.06   Topic: Environmental History 

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Enviro Environme nmenta ntalis lism m stemmi stemming ng from from the the public publicati ation on of Rach Rachel el Carso Carson's n's Sile Silent nt Sp Spring ring diffe differed red from from earlier North American conservation perspectives by A.  focusing on human population growth. A.  B.  placing more emphasis on pollution problems. C.  international problems. C.  emphasizing international D. D.   encouraging energy efficiency. efficiency. E.  emphasizing the value of natural resou E.  resources. rces.  Bloom's Level: 1. Remember  Remember   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #15  Section: 1.06   Topic: Environmental History 

 

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At the the end of of the twent twentiet ieth h centur century, y, _____ ________ ______ ______ ______ ______ ___ h has/ as/hav havee bee been n added added to eenvi nviron ronmen mental tal thinking. A.  global concerns B. urban problems B. urban C.   water supply and pollution problems C. D. D.   human population growth E.  air pollution problems E.   Bloom's Level: 1. Remember  Remember   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #16   Section: 1.06   Topic: Environmental History 

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The The poi point nt of crit critic ical al th thin inki king ng is to le lear arn n tto o all the evidence and draw your own conclusions. B.   distrust all opinions other other than your own. B. C. C.   trust only your own experimental experimental results. D.  learn to accept the views of real authorities. D.  E.  experts in a field. E.  identify true experts A.  weigh

 Bloom's Level: 1. Remember  Remember   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #17   Section: 1.05  Topic: Critical Thinking 

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In readi reading ng a claim claim by by an atmos atmosphe pheric ric scie scienti ntist st that that ozone ozone deple depletio tion n is no nott an ac actua tuall env enviro ironme nmenta ntall problem, a critical thinker would A.   ignore the claim because it does not align with his/her opinions. A. B.  feel relieved because ozone depletion was such an overwhe B.  overwhelming lming problem. C. C.   look for evidence that is in line with past experience. experience. D.  look for evidence of the source's reliability. E.   acknowledge the claim because because an atmospheric atmospheric scientist is an expert. E.  Bloom's Level: 3. Apply Apply  Cunningham - Chapter 01 #18   Section: 1.05  Topic: Critical Thinking 

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One One of of tthe he fi firs rstt sste teps ps in cr crit itic ical al th thin inki king ng is to A.  decide whether conclusions follow premises. A.  B.  decide if premises are B.  are true. C.  identify premises and conclusions. D. D.   identify whether premises are facts or values. values. E.  problem in new and innovative innovative ways. E.  approach a problem  Bloom's Level: 1. Remember  Remember   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #19 

 

Topic: CriticalSection: Thinking1.05  

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Eviden Evidence ce of p prog rogres resss in dealing dealing with with popul populati ation on prob problem lemss is best best illust illustrat rated ed by by A. A.   current evidence of a stable population in the developing and developed world. B.  a decrease in the average number of children born to each woman. C. C.   current evidence of a globally stable stable population growth. D.   the decreasing population growth rate in the United States. D. E.  current evidence of a stable population E.  population in the developing world.  Bloom's Level: 2. Understand  Understand   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #20  Section: 1.03  Topic: Populations 

 

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The world' world'ss poor poores estt peopl peoplee ____ _______ ______ ______ _____ __ enviro environme nmenta ntall degra degradat dation ion.. A.  cause the most A.  most B.  both cause and suffer from C.  are unaffected by C.  D.   don't really care about about D. E.  are ignorant E.  ignorant of of  Bloom's Level: 2. Understand  Understand   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #21  Section: 1.03  Topic: Populations 

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Povert Poverty y is is pas passed sed on from from one one genera generatio tion n to to the the next next prim primari arily ly throug through h A.  the

lack of available opportunities. B. genetic  genetic conditions. B. C.   improper care of natural natural resources. C. D.  the lack of motivation to change. D.  E.  illnesses spread E.  spread by viruses. viruses.  Bloom's Level: 2. Understand  Understand   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #22  Section: 1.03  Topic: Populations 

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Prop Propon onen ents ts of su sust stai aina nabl blee dev devel elop opme ment nt ar argu guee th that at A. A.   all development has environmental costs. B.  environment. B.  development is less important than the environment. C.  development can proceed with minimal costs to the environment. D.   the environment is less important than development. D. E.  development does not E.  not cause environmental damage. damage.  Bloom's Level: 2. Understand  Understand   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #23  Section: 1.06   Topic: Sustainabili Sustainability ty 

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What What is the probab probabili ility ty of of gett getting ing tails tails 4 times times in a row row when when you flip a ccoin oin?? A. 1 A. 1 in 4 B. 1 in 10 B. 1 C.  1 in 16 D. D. 1  1 in 20 E.  E.  1 in 24  Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze Analyze  Cunningham - Chapter 01 #24  Section: 1.04  Topic: Data Analysis 

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When When testin testing g a new new drug drug to treat treat arthr arthritis itis what what method method should should b bee us used ed to avo avoid id bi bias as in the d data ata?? A.  deductive reasoning A.  B. inductive B. inductive reasoning C. C. critical  critical thinking D. statistics  statistics D. E.  double-blind experiments  Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate Evaluate  Cunningham - Chapter 01 #25  Section: 1.04  Topic: Experimental Design 

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Compar Compared ed to to poore poorerr count countrie ries, s, whic which h of the follow following ing is not not ttrue rue of rich richer er nati nations ons?? A. A.   they have a higher per capita GDP B.  they have higher fertility C.  infant mortality C.  they have lower infant D.  they have higher adult literacy D.  E.  they have higher life expectancy E.  expectancy  Bloom's Level: 2. Understand  Understand   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #26   Section: 1.03  Topic: Populations 

 

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Which Which of of the the follo followin wing g was was key key to the the reco recover very y of the Apo Island Island's 's re reef ef fish fish popu populat lation ion?? A.  The establishment of a small marine sanctuary B.  A complete ban on B.  on all fishing C. C.   Importation of fish from other islands islands D.   Heavy government investment investment in alternative food sources D. E.  None of these E.  these are correct. correct.  Bloom's Level: 2. Understand  Understand   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #27   Section: Opening Case  Topic: Reserves 

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Sustai Sustainab nable le devel developm opment ent diffe differs rs from from traditio traditional nal econ economi omicc develo developme pment nt in that that it em empha phasiz sizes es economic development in the short term. FALSE

 

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 Bloom's Level: 2. Understand  Understand   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #28   Section: 1.06   Topic: Sustainabili Sustainability ty 

Places Places in the the world world wher wheree indig indigeno enous us peop people le live live tend tend to have have hi high gh biod biodive iversi rsity. ty. TRUE

 

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 Bloom's Level: 2. Understand  Understand   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #29  Section: 1.03  Topic: Populations 

Pars Parsimo imony ny is one one of of tthe he basi basicc prin princi cipl ples es of sc scie ienc nce. e. TRUE

 

 Bloom's Level: 1. Remember  Remember   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #30  Section: 1.04  Topic: Scientific Method  

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If you you heard heard that that cultu cultural ral diver diversit sity y was disa disappe ppeari aring ng in one one of the the most most cul cultur turall ally y div divers ersee reg region ionss of the world, you would A.  deduce that biodiversity was disappearing as well, because the two tend to go hand in hand B.   induce that biodiversity was disappearing as well, because the two tend to go hand in hand B. C. C.   assume that this phenomenon is not related to any other environmental degradation D assume that scientists had already studied their language and biodiversity, so there is no immediate .  threat to their continued existence.  Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze Analyze  Cunningham - Chapter 01 #31  Section: 1.03  Topic: Populations 

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On Apo Island Island,, a histor history y of of destr destruct uctive ive fis fishin hing g habi habits ts had had the aff affec ectt of A. A.    Destroying habitat B. Diminishing biodiversity B. Diminishing C. C.   Impoverishing the local local economy D.   Overexploiting available resources D. E.  All of the above  Bloom's Level: 1. Remember  Remember   Cunningham - Chapter 01 #32  Section: Opening Case  Topic: Sustainabili Sustainability ty 

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Random sa samples are us used A.  to eliminate bias from a study B. B.   Only when large samples are not available available C. C.   To eliminate the need for a rigorous method of choice D.  experiments D.  Only in double-blind medical experiments  

 Bloom's Level: 2. Understand  Under Cunningham - Chapter 01stand  #33  Section: 1.04  Topic: Scientific Method  

 

1 Summary  Category

# of Questions

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

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Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

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Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

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Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

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Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

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Cunningham - Chapter 01

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Section: Opening Case Section: 1.01

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Section: 1.02

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Section: 1.03

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Section: 1.04

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Section: 1.05

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Section: 1.06

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Topic: Critical Thinking

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Topic: Data Analysis

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Topic: E En nvironmental Science

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Topic: Experimental Design

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Topic: Populations

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Topic: Reserves

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Topic: Sustainability

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Topic: Environmental History

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Topic: Scientific Method

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