Environmental Science Quiz 51 (12 MCQs)

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1. Which layer of Earth has the GREATEST density and is solid?

Correct Answer: A) Inner core.

2. Which of the following sciences was NOT mentioned as a component of environmental science?

Correct Answer: C) Geology.

3. A hole dug into an aquifer to reach groundwater is called a

Correct Answer: D) Well.

4. All of the following increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: A) Photosynthesis.

5. Who established the first national park (Yosemite)?

Correct Answer: C) John Muir.

6. Layers containing spaces, or pores, through which water can pass.

Correct Answer: A) Permeable.

7. Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy resource?

Correct Answer: C) Water.

8. Which was the first law written to protect the quality of our waterways?

Correct Answer: D) Clean water act.

9. Which statement about science is true?

Correct Answer: A) It assumes that the natural world works according to rules that do not change unpredictably.

10. All of the following countries are increasing in population size except .....

Correct Answer: A) Canada.

11. A group of the same species of organisms would best be known as a .....

Correct Answer: B) Population.

12. Pollution that comes from a specific site is called

Correct Answer: C) Point-source.