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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 having to do with
A. Life
B. Nature
C. Wildlife
D. Home
E. Surroundings
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
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
Topic: Environmental Science
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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. "Environment" includes all of these
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 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
6. In explaining your choice of an environmental science major in college to your roommate,
you would probably emphasize the fact that environmental science is a(n)
A. Applied interdisciplinary field with an emphasis on solving problems
B. Well-established field that has been in existence for a long time
C. Theoretical discipline that will help solve the problems created by human impact
D. Relatively new field that will identify remedies to environmental issues
E. Theoretical field with an emphasis on scientific understanding
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science
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