SOPHIA PATHWAYS Environmental
Science milestone 1
1
Select the item below that is biotic.
Bacteria
Dirt
Water
Air
CONCEPT
Environmental Science
2
Sherman notices the leaves of one tree in his yard begin to change color much earlier
than the surrounding trees. He wonders what causes this. Sherman calls a local nursery
to ask some questions.
If Sherman follows the steps of the scientific method, his next action would be to
.
analyze data
reach a conclusion
conduct an experiment
form a hypothesis
CONCEPT
Science & The Scientific Process
3
Which of the following correctly defines sustainability?
Promotes and maintains conditions under which nature and humans can co-exist
indefinitely
The observation of interdependence among biological organisms within a specific
environment
, SOPHIA PATHWAYS Environmental
Science milestone 1
● The objective study of humans and their environment
● Promotes the management of a variety of species in a particular habitat
CONCEPT
Biodiversity
Sustainability
4
Which of the following describes an effect of overfishing experienced at the individual
level?
A fisherman loses his livelihood
A fish experiences hormone imbalances from water pollution
A fish species becomes extinct
A chain of restaurants along the coast begins to lose business
CONCEPT
Time, Scale, and Impact
5
Plant and animal life faced many challenges when moving from water to land.
Select the FALSE statement about this transition.
Organisms’ movements changed without water for transport.
Oxygen levels in the atmosphere were not high enough to sustain life on land.
Organisms on land could dry out unless they found a water source.
The development of an ozone layer protected organisms from solar radiation.
CONCEPT
Early Life
6
Science milestone 1
1
Select the item below that is biotic.
Bacteria
Dirt
Water
Air
CONCEPT
Environmental Science
2
Sherman notices the leaves of one tree in his yard begin to change color much earlier
than the surrounding trees. He wonders what causes this. Sherman calls a local nursery
to ask some questions.
If Sherman follows the steps of the scientific method, his next action would be to
.
analyze data
reach a conclusion
conduct an experiment
form a hypothesis
CONCEPT
Science & The Scientific Process
3
Which of the following correctly defines sustainability?
Promotes and maintains conditions under which nature and humans can co-exist
indefinitely
The observation of interdependence among biological organisms within a specific
environment
, SOPHIA PATHWAYS Environmental
Science milestone 1
● The objective study of humans and their environment
● Promotes the management of a variety of species in a particular habitat
CONCEPT
Biodiversity
Sustainability
4
Which of the following describes an effect of overfishing experienced at the individual
level?
A fisherman loses his livelihood
A fish experiences hormone imbalances from water pollution
A fish species becomes extinct
A chain of restaurants along the coast begins to lose business
CONCEPT
Time, Scale, and Impact
5
Plant and animal life faced many challenges when moving from water to land.
Select the FALSE statement about this transition.
Organisms’ movements changed without water for transport.
Oxygen levels in the atmosphere were not high enough to sustain life on land.
Organisms on land could dry out unless they found a water source.
The development of an ozone layer protected organisms from solar radiation.
CONCEPT
Early Life
6
