Final Exam Env100
ENV100 Principles of Environmental Science
Final Exam –
Name:
1. The interdisciplinary study of humanity’s relationship with other organisms and the non-living physical environment is termed
a) ecology
b) sociology
c) political science
d) risk analysis
e) environmental science
2. What activity/activities contribute(s) to making the human species the most significant agent of environmental change on Earth?
a) continued population growth
b) consuming non-renewable resources
c) eradicating unique species
d) ignoring the environment
e) All of the above
3. In order for a country to progress from a less developed country (LDC) to a moderately developed country (MDC), the country would have to
a) increase rate of population growth.
b) move from industry to agricultural economy base.
c) raise the per-capita income.
d) maintain limited crop dependence.
e) All of the above.
4. The red patch on each of the trees shows where each type of warbler normally eats. This is an example of
a) commensalism
b) competitive exclusion
c) geographic isolation
d) resource partitioning
5. Which of the following is NOT important in determining the distribution of organisms in aquatic biomes?
a) light penetration
b) mineral nutrient concentrations
c) precipitation
d) salinity
e) waves and currents
6. Wetlands and estuaries are highly productive and provide enough food to support a variety of organisms. Define an estuary and discuss TWO roles that coastal wetlands play that are ecologically important.
Estuary is water that is surrounded by land, but is connected to oceans and rivers. Coastal wetlands provide an environment for wildlife. These wetlands also provide fresh water for the environment.
7. The maximum number of individuals of a given species that a particular environment can support for an indefinite period, assuming there are no changes in the environment is called its
a) environmental resistance
b) intrinsic rate of
Final Exam –
Name:
1. The interdisciplinary study of humanity’s relationship with other organisms and the non-living physical environment is termed
a) ecology
b) sociology
c) political science
d) risk analysis
e) environmental science
2. What activity/activities contribute(s) to making the human species the most significant agent of environmental change on Earth?
a) continued population growth
b) consuming non-renewable resources
c) eradicating unique species
d) ignoring the environment
e) All of the above
3. In order for a country to progress from a less developed country (LDC) to a moderately developed country (MDC), the country would have to
a) increase rate of population growth.
b) move from industry to agricultural economy base.
c) raise the per-capita income.
d) maintain limited crop dependence.
e) All of the above.
4. The red patch on each of the trees shows where each type of warbler normally eats. This is an example of
a) commensalism
b) competitive exclusion
c) geographic isolation
d) resource partitioning
5. Which of the following is NOT important in determining the distribution of organisms in aquatic biomes?
a) light penetration
b) mineral nutrient concentrations
c) precipitation
d) salinity
e) waves and currents
6. Wetlands and estuaries are highly productive and provide enough food to support a variety of organisms. Define an estuary and discuss TWO roles that coastal wetlands play that are ecologically important.
Estuary is water that is surrounded by land, but is connected to oceans and rivers. Coastal wetlands provide an environment for wildlife. These wetlands also provide fresh water for the environment.
7. The maximum number of individuals of a given species that a particular environment can support for an indefinite period, assuming there are no changes in the environment is called its
a) environmental resistance
b) intrinsic rate of