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,Chapter 01 - Understanding Our EnvironmentChapter 01
Understanding Our Environment
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The word "environment" comes from a French word that means
A. life
B. nature
C. wildlife
D. home
E. to surround
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science
2. Environmental science is a __________.
A. Narrowly defined set of physical, life, and social sciences
B. Theoretical approach in interpreting the environment
C. Way to see the world in scientific terms
D. Systematic approach in learning about the environment
E. Special set of problem-solving skills
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science
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3. Most environmental problems result from
A. Political differences
B. Complex, interrelated problems
C. Technological development problems
D. Global warming
E. Urban degradation
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science
4. The word "environment" as used in environmental science does not include
A. Our culture
B. The biosphere
C. Our political system
D. Solutions to problems
E. understanting relationships between organisms
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science
5. The fundamental basis of environmental science as a discipline is the
A. History of the use of natural resources
B. Diversity of life on the Earth
C. Human impact on the Earth
D. Pollution on the Earth
E. Future use of natural resources
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science
1-2
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6. Which of the following areas does environmental science NOT draw information from to
aid in solving problems?
A. Political Science
B. Chemistry
C. Ecology
D. Sociology
E. Music and the Arts
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science
7. One major difference affecting the scope of environmental issues of the past and present is
the
A. Current ability to alter the natural world through technology
B. Relatively new emergence of environmentalists
C. Historical ignorance of the interconnected nature of environmental issues
D. Development of new fields such as environmental science
E. Extremely fast transmission of information through the Internet
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science
8. In the fourth century B.C., the philosopher Plato wrote of the erosion and deforestation that
_________ Greece.
A. Would one day plague
B. Were caused by the excessive population in
C. Were prevalent in countries outside of
D. Had been a problem that was now resolved in
E. Had stripped the fine soils and forests of
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Section: 01.02
Topic: Environmental Science
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