Sophia_Environmental_Science_Final_Milestone.docx

Sophia_Environmental_Science_Final_M You passed this Milestone 20 questions were answered correctly. 5 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 Select the energy source that is non-renewable. • CONCEPT Energy Renewable Energy Non-Renewable Energy 2 Efforts to address the amount of water used by humans are part of the sustainability movement. Choose the item that is NOT a goal for sustaining water on Earth. CONCEPT Sustainability and Solutions 3 Providing energy for our daily lives is responsible for nearly 26% of greenhouse gases emitted, followed by industry at just over 19%. Select the option that places remaining contributors in the correct order, from highest to lowest according to the percentages of greenhouse gases they emit. CONCEPT Causes of Climate Change 4 Which of the following is a global sustainability issue that was NOT identified by the Brundtland Report in 1987? • CONCEPT Sustainability 5 Choose the statement below that is NOT true about early Earth's atmosphere. • CONCEPT Earth's Formation 6 “Threats of an epidemic haunt citizens as the number of unvaccinated children continue to grow. People are frightened of the implications and angry that a few have placed so many at risk.” Choose the most likely source for this quotation. CONCEPT Scientific Literacy 7 Which of the following is NOT considered an effort to stop or counteract deforestation? • CONCEPT Forests and Deforestation 8 Choose the statement that does NOT accurately describe the environmental impacts of population growth. • The Impact of Population Growth 9 Which of the examples below describes an effort to address urban sprawl through brownfield repair? CONCEPT Addressing Urban Sprawl 10 John and Cheryl want to avoid using pesticides as much as possible on their farm. They rotate crops to disrupt insect mating cycles and introduced some common pests’ natural predators into their fields. Their neighbor is trying to keep pests from their crops and gardens too, so they ask John and Cheryl for advice. Of the options listed below, which suggestion is the most effective method for environmentally friendly pest control? • CONCEPT Fertilizers and Pesticides 11 Which of the following describes a natural source of air pollution? CONCEPT Air Pollution 12 What is one of the responsibilities of the Department of Energy (DOE)? • CONCEPT Efforts to Address Air Pollution Efforts to Address Energy Issues Environmental Policy Efforts to Address Climate Change 13 Which of the following is NOT an example of overexploitation? • CONCEPT Overexploitation 14 Which of the following correctly defines sustainability? • CONCEPT Biodiversity Sustainability 15 A dam is built to create a lake for the public’s use as a recreational site for swimming, fishing and boating. Choose the statement that is NOT likely to be an impact of building the dam. • CONCEPT Water Supply 16 Choose the example of a primary consumer in the food chain. ………………………………………………CONTINUED……………………………………………..