Unit Test Review Environmental Science by LegitSwag69 – Flashcards

Which of the following statements about forestry education is true? a. All educational facilities cover forestry to the same depth. b. Individuals can pursue doctorates in forestry in any state. c. Program focus will remain the same from state to state. d. Some states have greater access to forestry programs than others. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following forest management practices is the most harmful to forest ecosystems? a. clearcutting b. shelterwood cutting c. group selection d. single tree selection Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which type of mining is likely the least harmful to the environment? a. surface mining b. placer mining c. subsurface mining d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following best describes the uses of private land? a. Private land cannot be used to operate businesses. b. After initial construction. the uses of private land do not change. c. It can be used for a variety of activities and businesses. d. None of the above. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements is true? a. The nitrogen cycle is the most important cycle for life. b. The oxygen cycle is the least important cycle for life. c. Life can be sustained without any of the cycles for life present. d. All cycles of matter are equally important for life to be sustained. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Biological pest control involves _______. a. eliminating pests with pesticides b. using biological mechanisms to eliminate pests c. planting a new crop every year d. burning crops Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is the most damaging method of soil remediation? a. soil excavation and disposal b. soil aeration c. heating and vapor extraction d. microbial digestion Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Salinization increases the concentration of _______ in soil. a. plants b. nutrients c. salt d. water Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is an example of a nonmetallic mineral? a. sulfur b. lead c. aluminum d. gold Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is true concerning land management methods for corporations. a. The best strategy is a combination of government regulation and voluntary cooperation. b. The best strategy is to rely on businesses to voluntarily pursue green business practices. c. Corporations do not follow established land management strategies. d. The best strategy is to impose government regulations on land management methods. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following best explains why clear-cutting forests is more destructive than selectively cutting down trees in forests? a. Clear-cutting eliminates all trees leaving none behind to maintain soil fertility or house native animals. b. Clear-cutting places the land at greater risk for wildfires. c. Clear-cutting makes land more attractive for human development. d. Clear-cutting causes less soil erosion than selective cutting. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Why might soils rich in organic matter not be fertile? a. Soil fertility comes from a balance of organic matter and other mineral nutrients. b. Large amounts of organic material make soil retain too little water. c. Soil fertility is a result of the inorganic minerals present. d. Soils rich in organic material are always highly fertile. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Dutch agriculture is one of the most labor intensive types of agriculture in the world. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The promotion of companies' sustainably harvested rainforest products is intended to _______. a. produce cheaper products b. promote overconsumption c. give the company a competitive advantage d. produce more expensive products Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following cities has experienced more upward growth than urban sprawl? a. Los Angeles, California b. Bangkok, Thailand c. Tokyo, Japan d. Jakarta, Indonesia Please select the best answer from the choices provided