,TESTBANK for Geology and the Environment, 8th
Edition Paul Bierman
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,Chapter 01: Why Environmental Geology Matters
1. Environmental geologists are professionals who apply understanding of the natural environment.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists?
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.01 - Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
2. In today’s world of hyperspecializations, the job description of an environmental geologist is very precise.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists?
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.01 - Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
3. Environmental geology is an applied science.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists?
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.01 - Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
4. Groundwater refers to water that is in completely saturated bedrock.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
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geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
5. The Bunker Hill Basin aquifer supplies 467 billion gallons of freshwater each year.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
6. An environmental geologist studies the Earth’s surface, water, the oceans, and the surrounding solar system.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
7. Environmental problems of a geological nature can develop slowly.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
8. Hydrogen gas is a non-flammable substance, and completely harmless when it comes in contact with water.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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,Chapter 01: Why Environmental Geology Matters
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
9. More than 100 bodies of climbers have been recovered from Mount Everest due to the warming climate melting the
snow and ice.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
10. Environmental refugees are people escaping drastic, long-lasting environmental change.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
11. Climate mitigation means avoiding or reducing emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gasses.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
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,Chapter 01: Why Environmental Geology Matters
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
12. Radon is a radioactive gas formed by the natural disintegration of uranium.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
13. Mapping is fundamental to almost all aspects of environmental geology.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Tools of the Trade—Environmental Geology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.03 - Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
14. Sound navigation and ranging is called sonar.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Tools of the Trade—Environmental Geology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.03 - Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
15. Scientists who study the pattern of energy waves generated by earthquakes to tease out the structure of the Earth’s
deep interior are called seismologists.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
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,Chapter 01: Why Environmental Geology Matters
REFERENCES: Tools of the Trade—Environmental Geology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.03 - Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
16. Lidar uses radio detection and ranging.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Tools of the Trade—Environmental Geology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.03 - Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
17. The population of planet Earth is approximately
a. 10 million
b. 800 million
c. 8 billion
d. 10 billion
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.01 - Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
18. Which of the following is a critical task that helps build an understanding of volcanoes and predicting eruptions?
a. Monitoring the volcano
b. History of the volcano
c. Mapping the volcano
d. Explorations of the volcano
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.01 - Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
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,Chapter 01: Why Environmental Geology Matters
19. What is an environmental geologist’s job description?
a. Studies the behavior of subatomic particles
b. Analyzes the history of ancient civilizations through geological records
c. Investigates the impact of human activities on the Earth's natural environment
d. Explores the geological formations on other planets in our solar system
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.01 - Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
20. A lack of understanding of which of the following phenomena will make things harder on the entire population of a
country—no matter where people live?
a. Earthquakes
b. Landslides
c. Volcanic eruptions
d. Climate change
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
21. What is the computer system that assembles, stores, manipulates, and displays geographic data according to location?
a. GOP
b. GPS
c. GSA
d. GIS
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Tools of the Trade—Environmental Geology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.03 - Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
22. Which of the following in one way, shape, or form is a primary concern for many environmental geologists?
a. Chemicals
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b. Water
c. Heat
d. Cold
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental geologis
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
23. A chemical that was once used to decaffeinate coffee, but readily depresses the human central nervous system is
known as
a. Trichloroethane
b. Trichlorethylene
c. Tetrachloroethylene
d. Dichloroethane
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
24. A chemical that is used in the production of vinyl and molded plastic toys, but burns the skin, irritates eyes, and is
hard on lungs if contaminated, is known as
a. Trichloroethane
b. Trichlorethylene
c. Tetrachloroethylene
d. Dichloroethane
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
25. A giant seismic sea wave is called a(an)
a. atmospheric river.
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b. tsunami.
c. climate change.
d. groundwater.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental geologis
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
26. A plum of moist air in the atmosphere is called a(an):
a. climate mitigation.
b. climate change.
c. atmospheric river.
d. environmental refuge.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
27. Devices that measure angles and distances between locations, both horizontally and vertically, are called
a. total stations.
b. mapping.
c. satellites.
d. GPS.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Tools of the Trade-Environmental Geology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.03 - Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
28. Earth’s Universal Transverse Mercator is also known as:
a. satellites.
b. longitude and latitude.
c. environmental justice.
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Edition Paul Bierman
Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you 10 pages.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel
sheet if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make
update at every time. There are many
new editions waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file
You can contact us at every time, we can
replace it with true one.
Our email:
,Chapter 01: Why Environmental Geology Matters
1. Environmental geologists are professionals who apply understanding of the natural environment.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists?
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.01 - Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
2. In today’s world of hyperspecializations, the job description of an environmental geologist is very precise.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists?
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.01 - Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
3. Environmental geology is an applied science.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists?
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.01 - Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
4. Groundwater refers to water that is in completely saturated bedrock.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
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,Chapter 01: Why Environmental Geology Matters
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
5. The Bunker Hill Basin aquifer supplies 467 billion gallons of freshwater each year.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
6. An environmental geologist studies the Earth’s surface, water, the oceans, and the surrounding solar system.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
7. Environmental problems of a geological nature can develop slowly.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
8. Hydrogen gas is a non-flammable substance, and completely harmless when it comes in contact with water.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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,Chapter 01: Why Environmental Geology Matters
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
9. More than 100 bodies of climbers have been recovered from Mount Everest due to the warming climate melting the
snow and ice.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
10. Environmental refugees are people escaping drastic, long-lasting environmental change.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
11. Climate mitigation means avoiding or reducing emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gasses.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
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,Chapter 01: Why Environmental Geology Matters
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
12. Radon is a radioactive gas formed by the natural disintegration of uranium.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
13. Mapping is fundamental to almost all aspects of environmental geology.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Tools of the Trade—Environmental Geology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.03 - Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
14. Sound navigation and ranging is called sonar.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Tools of the Trade—Environmental Geology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.03 - Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
15. Scientists who study the pattern of energy waves generated by earthquakes to tease out the structure of the Earth’s
deep interior are called seismologists.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 4
,Chapter 01: Why Environmental Geology Matters
REFERENCES: Tools of the Trade—Environmental Geology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.03 - Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
16. Lidar uses radio detection and ranging.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Tools of the Trade—Environmental Geology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.03 - Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
17. The population of planet Earth is approximately
a. 10 million
b. 800 million
c. 8 billion
d. 10 billion
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.01 - Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
18. Which of the following is a critical task that helps build an understanding of volcanoes and predicting eruptions?
a. Monitoring the volcano
b. History of the volcano
c. Mapping the volcano
d. Explorations of the volcano
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.01 - Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
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,Chapter 01: Why Environmental Geology Matters
19. What is an environmental geologist’s job description?
a. Studies the behavior of subatomic particles
b. Analyzes the history of ancient civilizations through geological records
c. Investigates the impact of human activities on the Earth's natural environment
d. Explores the geological formations on other planets in our solar system
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: What is Environmental Geology and Who Are Environmental Geologists?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.01 - Explain what environmental geology is and why it matters.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
20. A lack of understanding of which of the following phenomena will make things harder on the entire population of a
country—no matter where people live?
a. Earthquakes
b. Landslides
c. Volcanic eruptions
d. Climate change
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
21. What is the computer system that assembles, stores, manipulates, and displays geographic data according to location?
a. GOP
b. GPS
c. GSA
d. GIS
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Tools of the Trade—Environmental Geology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.03 - Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
22. Which of the following in one way, shape, or form is a primary concern for many environmental geologists?
a. Chemicals
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b. Water
c. Heat
d. Cold
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental geologis
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
23. A chemical that was once used to decaffeinate coffee, but readily depresses the human central nervous system is
known as
a. Trichloroethane
b. Trichlorethylene
c. Tetrachloroethylene
d. Dichloroethane
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
24. A chemical that is used in the production of vinyl and molded plastic toys, but burns the skin, irritates eyes, and is
hard on lungs if contaminated, is known as
a. Trichloroethane
b. Trichlorethylene
c. Tetrachloroethylene
d. Dichloroethane
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
25. A giant seismic sea wave is called a(an)
a. atmospheric river.
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b. tsunami.
c. climate change.
d. groundwater.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental geologis
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
26. A plum of moist air in the atmosphere is called a(an):
a. climate mitigation.
b. climate change.
c. atmospheric river.
d. environmental refuge.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Environmental Geology: Why It Matters to You and The World
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.02 - Give examples of major problems approached by environmental
geologists.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
27. Devices that measure angles and distances between locations, both horizontally and vertically, are called
a. total stations.
b. mapping.
c. satellites.
d. GPS.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Tools of the Trade-Environmental Geology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ch01.LO.03 - Describe the tools used by environmental geologists doing science.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
28. Earth’s Universal Transverse Mercator is also known as:
a. satellites.
b. longitude and latitude.
c. environmental justice.
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