ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FINAL EXAM
LATEST UPDATE 2026 PART 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS || A+
GRADED
Environmental Science could best be defined as -CORRECTANSWER The systematic
study of the environment and our proper role in it
In regards to human population growth, we are adding how many people to the planet
every year -CORRECTANSWER 80 million
The United Nations estimates that how many people in the world are chronically
undernourished -CORRECTANSWER 925 million people
A 3-km thick toxic haze of ash, acids, aerosols, dust and photochemical hangs over the
subcontinent of _____ for much of the year -CORRECTANSWER India
In addition to polio, which of the following diseases have been completely eradicated,
thanks to improved sanitation and medical care -CORRECTANSWER Smallpox
The French governor of the island of Mauritius declared that one quarter of the island
was to be preserved in forests in 1796 -CORRECTANSWER Pierre Poivre
, "The greatest goof, for the greatest number for the longest time." is a quote from the
famous utilitarian conservationist -CORRECTANSWER Gifford Pinchot
This modern environmentalist was an executive Director of the sierra club and Earth
island institute. He introduced the use of litigation, intervention and regulatory hearings,
in mass media for publicity campaigns -CORRECTANSWER David Brower
Which of the following quality of life indicators is higher in less developed countries -
CORRECTANSWER GDP/Person
Of the world 6000 cultures, how many are considered indigenous -CORRECTANSWER
3000
The basic principle of science is simply stated as "the simplest explanation is
preferable" it is also known as Ockham's razor -CORRECTANSWER Parsimony
This geneticist determined that the supposedly random patterns and corn were actually
due to recombination of genes, which revolutionize genetic theory -
CORRECTANSWER Barbara McClintock
Ecological tests are generally deemed significant if there is less than a ____%
probability that the results were achieved by random chance -CORRECTANSWER 5%
LATEST UPDATE 2026 PART 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS || A+
GRADED
Environmental Science could best be defined as -CORRECTANSWER The systematic
study of the environment and our proper role in it
In regards to human population growth, we are adding how many people to the planet
every year -CORRECTANSWER 80 million
The United Nations estimates that how many people in the world are chronically
undernourished -CORRECTANSWER 925 million people
A 3-km thick toxic haze of ash, acids, aerosols, dust and photochemical hangs over the
subcontinent of _____ for much of the year -CORRECTANSWER India
In addition to polio, which of the following diseases have been completely eradicated,
thanks to improved sanitation and medical care -CORRECTANSWER Smallpox
The French governor of the island of Mauritius declared that one quarter of the island
was to be preserved in forests in 1796 -CORRECTANSWER Pierre Poivre
, "The greatest goof, for the greatest number for the longest time." is a quote from the
famous utilitarian conservationist -CORRECTANSWER Gifford Pinchot
This modern environmentalist was an executive Director of the sierra club and Earth
island institute. He introduced the use of litigation, intervention and regulatory hearings,
in mass media for publicity campaigns -CORRECTANSWER David Brower
Which of the following quality of life indicators is higher in less developed countries -
CORRECTANSWER GDP/Person
Of the world 6000 cultures, how many are considered indigenous -CORRECTANSWER
3000
The basic principle of science is simply stated as "the simplest explanation is
preferable" it is also known as Ockham's razor -CORRECTANSWER Parsimony
This geneticist determined that the supposedly random patterns and corn were actually
due to recombination of genes, which revolutionize genetic theory -
CORRECTANSWER Barbara McClintock
Ecological tests are generally deemed significant if there is less than a ____%
probability that the results were achieved by random chance -CORRECTANSWER 5%
