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Quiz by wellskatie30, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by wellskatie30
over 9 years ago
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Question 1
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There are many different kinds of animals and plants, and they live in many different types of environments. What is the word used to describe this idea? Is it…
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Multiplicity
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Biodiversity
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Evolution
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Ecosystem
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Question 2
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Carbon monoxide is a major contributor to air pollution in the U.S. Which of the following is the biggest source of carbon monoxide? Is it…
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Factories and businesses
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People breathing
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Motor vehicles
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Trees
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Question 3
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How is most of the electricity in the U.S. generated? Is it…
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By burning oil, coal, and wood
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Nuclear power
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Solar energy
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Hydro-electric power plants
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Question 4
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What is the most common cause of pollution of streams, rivers, and oceans? Is it…
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Dumping of garbage by cities
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Surface water running off yards, city streets, paved lots, and farm fields
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Trash washed into waterways
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Waste dumped by factories
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Question 5
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Which of the following is a renewable resource? Is it…
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Oil
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Iron ore
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Trees
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Coal
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Question 6
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Ozone forms a protective layer in the earth's upper atmosphere. What does ozone protect us from? Is it …
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Acid rain
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Global warming
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Sudden changes in temperature
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Harmful, cancer-causing UV rays
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Question 7
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Where does most of the garbage in the U.S. end up? Is it in…
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Waterways
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Incinerators
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Recycling centers
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Landfills
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Question 8
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What is the name of the primary federal agency that works to protect the environment?
Is it the…
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Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA)
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Department of Health, Environment, and Safety (the DHES)
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National Environmental Agency (the NEA)
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Federal Pollution Control Agency (the FPCA)
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Question 9
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Which of the following household wastes is considered hazardous waste? Is it…
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Plastic packaging
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Glass
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Batteries
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Old aluminum
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Question 10
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What is the most common reason that an animal species becomes extinct? Is it because…
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Pesticides are killing them
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Humans are destroying their habitats
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Excessive hunting
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Climate change is affecting them
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Question 11
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Scientists have not determined the best solution for disposing of nuclear waste. In the U.S., what do we do with it now? Do we…
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Use it as nuclear fuel
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Sell it to other countries
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Dump it in landfills
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Store and monitor the waste
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Question 12
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What is the primary benefit of wetlands? Do they…
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Promote flooding
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Help clean the water before it enters lakes, streams, rivers, or oceans
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Help keep the number of undesirable plants and animals low
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Provide good sites for landfills
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