ENVS 1126 Quiz 1
In the scientific method, a ________ is an educated guess, while a _____ has been rigorously
tested and confirmed. - ANS-hypothesis; theory
In Silent Spring, Rachel Carson described a future of - ANS-consequences if pollution of the
environment with DDT continued.
What are the three themes the book suggests for dealing with the task of creating a sustainable
future? - ANS-sustainability, stewardship and sound science.
A ______ is a group of individuals that share certain characteristics and can interbreed. -
ANS-Species
Soils may have only a small amount of phosphorus which makes it harder for plants to grow.
This is known as the - ANS-Law of limiting factors
______ flows in a 1-way direction through an ecosystem, while ______ are constantly recycled -
ANS-Energy; nutrients
Burning fossil fuels and reduction of photosynthesis through deforestation has increased the
atmospheric content of - ANS-Carbon
Which of the following is NOT true about exponential growth? - ANS-It is very common in nature
Which of the following is an example of environmental resistance? - ANS-All are examples of
environmental resistance
Find the INCORRECT match from the following species interactions: - ANS-carnivore (-);
herbivore (-)
In the scientific method, a ________ is an educated guess, while a _____ has been rigorously
tested and confirmed. - ANS-hypothesis; theory
In Silent Spring, Rachel Carson described a future of - ANS-consequences if pollution of the
environment with DDT continued.
What are the three themes the book suggests for dealing with the task of creating a sustainable
future? - ANS-sustainability, stewardship and sound science.
A ______ is a group of individuals that share certain characteristics and can interbreed. -
ANS-Species
Soils may have only a small amount of phosphorus which makes it harder for plants to grow.
This is known as the - ANS-Law of limiting factors
______ flows in a 1-way direction through an ecosystem, while ______ are constantly recycled -
ANS-Energy; nutrients
Burning fossil fuels and reduction of photosynthesis through deforestation has increased the
atmospheric content of - ANS-Carbon
Which of the following is NOT true about exponential growth? - ANS-It is very common in nature
Which of the following is an example of environmental resistance? - ANS-All are examples of
environmental resistance
Find the INCORRECT match from the following species interactions: - ANS-carnivore (-);
herbivore (-)
