EVR 1001 FINAL FSU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Please explain the four main types of climate change mitigation? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1. reduce
emissions
2. remove CO2 from atmosphere
3. Block sunlight
4. Protect against change in agriculture
please explain the difference between a positive and negative feedback related to the arctic? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅positive feedback: colder temps will lead to growth of the polar ice caps
neg. feedback: warmer temps cause ice to melt over the tundra
draw a diagram of the carbon cycle - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅
please explain three major ways in which climate change is likely to impact the state of FL - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅increased temp, sea level rise, increased respiratory issues
describe four negative impacts agriculture may have on the environment - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅land conversion & habitat loss, wasteful water consumption, and soil erosion,
degradation
describe five major categories of pollutants and provide an example of a source for each one - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅air
-ozone
-carbon monoxide
water
-heavy metals
-chemical waste
, soil
-pesticides
-hydrocarbons
outline what determines the impact of mineral exploitation on the environment and describe direct and
indirect and social impacts of mineral development - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅ore quality, mining
procedures, climate rock type, size of operation.
-direct impact: plants and animals killed by mining activity or contact w/ toxic or water
-indirect:changes in nutrient cycling total biomass, species diversity and ecosystem stability
social impacts: rapid influx of workers into areas unprepared for growth
define ecological restoration and describe how human activities have impacted the Everglades providing
examples - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅restoring an ecosystem to its historical rage of variation and to
an ability to sustain itself and its crucial function. Human activities have impacted the Everglades
include: draining wetlands, channelizing rivers, installing water control structures
Select three sources of energy--one conventional (e.g. coal, petroleum, etc.) and two alternative-and list
two advantages and two disadvantages of each in terms of cost, jobs lost or gained, environmental
impact, or potential for supplying energy. Of the three, which energy source do you believe is the most
desirable? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅solar, wind, and coal.
The "tragedy of the commons" provides explanations for why individuals don't always act in ways that
promote the long-term health and sustainability of the environment. Describe the concept behind the
"tragedy of the commons", the problems associated with public use of "a commons" and name three
different national or international examples of "a commons?" - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅when a
resource is shared, an individuals personal share of profit from exploitation of the resource is usually
greater than that individuals share of the resulting loss. Problems with public use are they don't seek
sustainability, and profit motive does not always lead a persona to act in the best interest of the
environment.
Examples of "a commons": pastureland, forest, ocean fisheries away from coastline, the atmosphere.
biodiversity - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem
Please explain the four main types of climate change mitigation? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1. reduce
emissions
2. remove CO2 from atmosphere
3. Block sunlight
4. Protect against change in agriculture
please explain the difference between a positive and negative feedback related to the arctic? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅positive feedback: colder temps will lead to growth of the polar ice caps
neg. feedback: warmer temps cause ice to melt over the tundra
draw a diagram of the carbon cycle - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅
please explain three major ways in which climate change is likely to impact the state of FL - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅increased temp, sea level rise, increased respiratory issues
describe four negative impacts agriculture may have on the environment - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅land conversion & habitat loss, wasteful water consumption, and soil erosion,
degradation
describe five major categories of pollutants and provide an example of a source for each one - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅air
-ozone
-carbon monoxide
water
-heavy metals
-chemical waste
, soil
-pesticides
-hydrocarbons
outline what determines the impact of mineral exploitation on the environment and describe direct and
indirect and social impacts of mineral development - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅ore quality, mining
procedures, climate rock type, size of operation.
-direct impact: plants and animals killed by mining activity or contact w/ toxic or water
-indirect:changes in nutrient cycling total biomass, species diversity and ecosystem stability
social impacts: rapid influx of workers into areas unprepared for growth
define ecological restoration and describe how human activities have impacted the Everglades providing
examples - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅restoring an ecosystem to its historical rage of variation and to
an ability to sustain itself and its crucial function. Human activities have impacted the Everglades
include: draining wetlands, channelizing rivers, installing water control structures
Select three sources of energy--one conventional (e.g. coal, petroleum, etc.) and two alternative-and list
two advantages and two disadvantages of each in terms of cost, jobs lost or gained, environmental
impact, or potential for supplying energy. Of the three, which energy source do you believe is the most
desirable? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅solar, wind, and coal.
The "tragedy of the commons" provides explanations for why individuals don't always act in ways that
promote the long-term health and sustainability of the environment. Describe the concept behind the
"tragedy of the commons", the problems associated with public use of "a commons" and name three
different national or international examples of "a commons?" - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅when a
resource is shared, an individuals personal share of profit from exploitation of the resource is usually
greater than that individuals share of the resulting loss. Problems with public use are they don't seek
sustainability, and profit motive does not always lead a persona to act in the best interest of the
environment.
Examples of "a commons": pastureland, forest, ocean fisheries away from coastline, the atmosphere.
biodiversity - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem
