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Peter H. Raven
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,Package Title: Raven Testbank
Course Title: Environment 10e WileyPLUS
Chapter Number: 1
Question Type: Multiple Choice
1. The sun’s energy provides earth with:
a) fossil fuels
b) energy-rich carbon compounds
c) patterns of temperature and precipitation
d) liquid water
e) All of these choices are correct
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain how human activities and development affect the
environment. TEMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.1 Explain how human activities affect global systems.
ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Human Impacts on Environment
2. In 2011, the global human population passed __________ billion.
a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 8
e) 11
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe how population growth and our choice of
resources affect the environment. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2.2 Explain the impacts of population and affluence on
consumption. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Population, Resources, and Environment
,3. The interdisciplinary study of humanity’s relationship with other organisms and the
non-living physical environment is termed:
a) ecology
b) sociology
c) political science
d) risk analysis
e) environmental science
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.4 Describe environmental science and the role of the scientific
method. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.4.1 Define environmental science, including the role of Earth
systems in environmental science. ENABLING LO
.
Section Reference 1: 1.4 Environmental Science
4. Highly developed countries are characterized by:
a) high rates of population growth
b) high per capita incomes
c) simple agricultural bases
d) 50% of the world’s population
e) high rates if illiteracy
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe how population growth and our choice of
resources affect the environment. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2.2 Explain the impacts of population and affluence on
consumption. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.2. Population, Resources, and Environment
5. The ability to meet humanity’s current needs without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their needs is termed:
a) ecology.
b) environmental sustainability.
,c) natural balance.
d) synergism.
e) environmental science.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Define sustainability and sustainable development.
TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.1 Define sustainability. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.3 Sustainability
6. In solving environmental problems, a risk analysis is usually performed:
a) to provide public awareness and endorsement
b) to monitor the initial assessment and modeling of the problem
c) to solicit public opinion about how evidence should be interpreted when selecting a
course of action
d) to analyze the potential effect of an intervention or doing nothing
e) a risk analysis is not necessary in resolving environmental problems
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 List the five stages in addressing environmental problems.
TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.1 List and briefly describe the five stages in addressing
environmental problems. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.5 Addressing Environmental Problems
7. Examples of non-sustainable human activities or behaviors include:
a) recycling
b) attempts to limit human population growth
c) using technology to improve car mileage
d) use of nonrenewable resources as if they were present in unlimited quantities
e) conservation practices
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomcode: Application
,Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe how population growth and our choice of
resources affect the environment. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2. Describe the three most important factors that determine
human impact on the environment. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Population, Resources, and the Environment
8. The difference(s) between highly developed countries and less developed countries
include
a) income levels
b) industrialization levels
c) fertility rates
d) infant mortality
e) All of these choices are correct
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe how population growth and our choice of
resources affect the environment. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2.2 Explain the impacts of population and affluence on
consumption. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1,2 Population, Resources, and Environment
9. In 1950, the largest city in the world, with 12.3 million inhabitants, was __(1)___. By
2010 city (1) was surpassed by ______(2)_____ as the largest city in the world with 35.2
million inhabitants.
a) (1) Bombay, India; (2) Mexico City, Mexico
b) (1) Madrid, Spain; (2) Calcutta, India
c) (1) New York City, United States; (2) Tokyo, Japan
d) (1) Shanghai, P.R. China; (2) Bombay, India
e) (1) London, England; (2) New York City, United States
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain how human activities and development affect
global systems. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.2 Describe the factors that characterize human
development and how they impact environment and sustainability. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Human Impacts on Environment
,10. Poverty is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:
a) low life expectancy
b) illiteracy
c) inadequate access to health services
d) balanced nutrition
e) unsafe drinking water
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain how human activities and development affect
global systems. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.2 Describe the factors that characterize human
development and how they impact environment and sustainability. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Human Impacts on the Environment
11. What activity/activities contribute(s) to making the human species the most
significant agent of environmental change on Earth?
a) continued population growth
b) consuming non-renewable resources
c) eradicating unique species
d) ignoring the environment
e) All of these choices are correct
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain how human activities and development affect
global systems. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.2 Describe the factors that characterize human
development and how they impact environment and sustainability. ENABLING LO
.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Human Impacts on the Environment
12. The one central problem of environmental science that links all other problems
together is that:
a) we are using up our supplies of fossil fuels
b) we are polluting the environment
,c) we are using too much fresh water
d) we are continually increasing the number of humans
e) we are depleting needed resources
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain how human activities and development affect the
environment. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.2 Explain how human activities affect global systems.
ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Human Impacts on Environment
13. I = P x A x T model can be used to calculate which of the following?
a) urbanization
b) people overpopulation
c) industrialization
d) international fertility rates
e) human impact on the environment
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe how population growth and our choice of
resources affect the environment. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2.4 Describe the three most important factors that determine
human impact on the environment. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Population, Resources, and the Environment
14. A warmer atmosphere is likely to cause:
a) increased melting of glaciers and ice caps
b) changes in precipitation patterns
c) negative feedback between melting of ice sheets and atmospheric temperature.
d) increased melting of glaciers and ice caps and changes in precipitation patterns
e) all of these
Answer: e
,Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.4 Describe environmental science and the role of the
scientific method. TERMINAL LO.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.4.1 Define environmental science and briefly describe the
role of Earth systems in environmental science. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.4 Environmental Science
15. Which of the following stages comes LAST in addressing environmental problems?
a) risk analysis
b) political action
c) evaluation
d) scientific assessment
e) public education and involvement
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5. List the five stages in addressing environmental problems.
TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.1 List and briefly describe the five stages in addressing
environmental problems. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.5 Addressing environmental problems
16. In the scientific method, a hypothesis
a) is a statement of fact
b) makes a prediction that can be tested
c) is usually proven to be correct
d) can only be tested once
e) All of these choices are correct
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.4 Describe environmental science and the role of the
scientific method. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.4.2 Outline the scientific method. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.4 Environmental Science
17. Theories:
, a) cannot be tested.
b) are the same as hypotheses.
c) can be used to predict the existence of as-yet unobserved things or phenomena.
d) are the same as facts.
e) are rarely shown to be true.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.4 Describe environmental science and the role of the
scientific method. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.4.2 Outline the scientific method. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.4 Environmental Science
18. An integrated explanation of numerous hypotheses is known as a:
a) fact.
b) law.
c) control.
d) theory.
e) guess.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.4 Describe environmental science and the role of the
scientific method. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.4.2 Outline the scientific method. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.4 Environmental Science
19. The discovery of the extent of the pollution problem in Lake Washington was based
on:
a) the presence of certain types of fish.
b) the absence of certain types of fish.
c) the presence of certain species of worms.
d) the presence of certain type of bacteria.
e) satellite imaging of the lake.
Answer: d
Peter H. Raven
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,Package Title: Raven Testbank
Course Title: Environment 10e WileyPLUS
Chapter Number: 1
Question Type: Multiple Choice
1. The sun’s energy provides earth with:
a) fossil fuels
b) energy-rich carbon compounds
c) patterns of temperature and precipitation
d) liquid water
e) All of these choices are correct
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain how human activities and development affect the
environment. TEMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.1 Explain how human activities affect global systems.
ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Human Impacts on Environment
2. In 2011, the global human population passed __________ billion.
a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 8
e) 11
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe how population growth and our choice of
resources affect the environment. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2.2 Explain the impacts of population and affluence on
consumption. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Population, Resources, and Environment
,3. The interdisciplinary study of humanity’s relationship with other organisms and the
non-living physical environment is termed:
a) ecology
b) sociology
c) political science
d) risk analysis
e) environmental science
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.4 Describe environmental science and the role of the scientific
method. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.4.1 Define environmental science, including the role of Earth
systems in environmental science. ENABLING LO
.
Section Reference 1: 1.4 Environmental Science
4. Highly developed countries are characterized by:
a) high rates of population growth
b) high per capita incomes
c) simple agricultural bases
d) 50% of the world’s population
e) high rates if illiteracy
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe how population growth and our choice of
resources affect the environment. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2.2 Explain the impacts of population and affluence on
consumption. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.2. Population, Resources, and Environment
5. The ability to meet humanity’s current needs without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their needs is termed:
a) ecology.
b) environmental sustainability.
,c) natural balance.
d) synergism.
e) environmental science.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Define sustainability and sustainable development.
TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.3.1 Define sustainability. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.3 Sustainability
6. In solving environmental problems, a risk analysis is usually performed:
a) to provide public awareness and endorsement
b) to monitor the initial assessment and modeling of the problem
c) to solicit public opinion about how evidence should be interpreted when selecting a
course of action
d) to analyze the potential effect of an intervention or doing nothing
e) a risk analysis is not necessary in resolving environmental problems
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 List the five stages in addressing environmental problems.
TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.1 List and briefly describe the five stages in addressing
environmental problems. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.5 Addressing Environmental Problems
7. Examples of non-sustainable human activities or behaviors include:
a) recycling
b) attempts to limit human population growth
c) using technology to improve car mileage
d) use of nonrenewable resources as if they were present in unlimited quantities
e) conservation practices
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomcode: Application
,Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe how population growth and our choice of
resources affect the environment. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2. Describe the three most important factors that determine
human impact on the environment. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Population, Resources, and the Environment
8. The difference(s) between highly developed countries and less developed countries
include
a) income levels
b) industrialization levels
c) fertility rates
d) infant mortality
e) All of these choices are correct
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe how population growth and our choice of
resources affect the environment. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2.2 Explain the impacts of population and affluence on
consumption. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1,2 Population, Resources, and Environment
9. In 1950, the largest city in the world, with 12.3 million inhabitants, was __(1)___. By
2010 city (1) was surpassed by ______(2)_____ as the largest city in the world with 35.2
million inhabitants.
a) (1) Bombay, India; (2) Mexico City, Mexico
b) (1) Madrid, Spain; (2) Calcutta, India
c) (1) New York City, United States; (2) Tokyo, Japan
d) (1) Shanghai, P.R. China; (2) Bombay, India
e) (1) London, England; (2) New York City, United States
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain how human activities and development affect
global systems. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.2 Describe the factors that characterize human
development and how they impact environment and sustainability. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Human Impacts on Environment
,10. Poverty is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:
a) low life expectancy
b) illiteracy
c) inadequate access to health services
d) balanced nutrition
e) unsafe drinking water
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain how human activities and development affect
global systems. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.2 Describe the factors that characterize human
development and how they impact environment and sustainability. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Human Impacts on the Environment
11. What activity/activities contribute(s) to making the human species the most
significant agent of environmental change on Earth?
a) continued population growth
b) consuming non-renewable resources
c) eradicating unique species
d) ignoring the environment
e) All of these choices are correct
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain how human activities and development affect
global systems. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.2 Describe the factors that characterize human
development and how they impact environment and sustainability. ENABLING LO
.
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Human Impacts on the Environment
12. The one central problem of environmental science that links all other problems
together is that:
a) we are using up our supplies of fossil fuels
b) we are polluting the environment
,c) we are using too much fresh water
d) we are continually increasing the number of humans
e) we are depleting needed resources
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain how human activities and development affect the
environment. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.1.2 Explain how human activities affect global systems.
ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.1 Human Impacts on Environment
13. I = P x A x T model can be used to calculate which of the following?
a) urbanization
b) people overpopulation
c) industrialization
d) international fertility rates
e) human impact on the environment
Answer: e
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Describe how population growth and our choice of
resources affect the environment. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.2.4 Describe the three most important factors that determine
human impact on the environment. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.2 Population, Resources, and the Environment
14. A warmer atmosphere is likely to cause:
a) increased melting of glaciers and ice caps
b) changes in precipitation patterns
c) negative feedback between melting of ice sheets and atmospheric temperature.
d) increased melting of glaciers and ice caps and changes in precipitation patterns
e) all of these
Answer: e
,Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.4 Describe environmental science and the role of the
scientific method. TERMINAL LO.
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.4.1 Define environmental science and briefly describe the
role of Earth systems in environmental science. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.4 Environmental Science
15. Which of the following stages comes LAST in addressing environmental problems?
a) risk analysis
b) political action
c) evaluation
d) scientific assessment
e) public education and involvement
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5. List the five stages in addressing environmental problems.
TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.5.1 List and briefly describe the five stages in addressing
environmental problems. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.5 Addressing environmental problems
16. In the scientific method, a hypothesis
a) is a statement of fact
b) makes a prediction that can be tested
c) is usually proven to be correct
d) can only be tested once
e) All of these choices are correct
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.4 Describe environmental science and the role of the
scientific method. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.4.2 Outline the scientific method. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.4 Environmental Science
17. Theories:
, a) cannot be tested.
b) are the same as hypotheses.
c) can be used to predict the existence of as-yet unobserved things or phenomena.
d) are the same as facts.
e) are rarely shown to be true.
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.4 Describe environmental science and the role of the
scientific method. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.4.2 Outline the scientific method. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.4 Environmental Science
18. An integrated explanation of numerous hypotheses is known as a:
a) fact.
b) law.
c) control.
d) theory.
e) guess.
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomcode: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 1.4 Describe environmental science and the role of the
scientific method. TERMINAL LO
Learning Objective 2: LO 1.4.2 Outline the scientific method. ENABLING LO
Section Reference 1: 1.4 Environmental Science
19. The discovery of the extent of the pollution problem in Lake Washington was based
on:
a) the presence of certain types of fish.
b) the absence of certain types of fish.
c) the presence of certain species of worms.
d) the presence of certain type of bacteria.
e) satellite imaging of the lake.
Answer: d
