LIFS1030

Very small populations (smaller than the minimum viable populations) may result in all
of the following, EXCEPT

few individuals survive natural disasters.

reduction in genetic diversity.
an increase in edge effects.
none of the other answers is correct.

Which of the following is/are the main objective(s) of off-site conservation of a species?

Relocating the species to more favourable habitats.

Minimizing human impacts to the natural habitats of the species.
All of the above answers are correct.
Avoiding species extinction

______ is more favourable for agriculture because of its ______.

Tropical rainforest; abundant precipitation

Temperate forest; distinct wet and dry seasons
Savanna; availability of large open areas
Temperate grassland; thick and rich soils

There is a rapid drop in temperature in ______ in the _____.

deep sea; thermal vent areas

lakes; thermocline
rivers; river mouth areas
the ocean; intertidal zone

A system of pipes painted black that have water circulating on the wall in a glass
greenhouse on the south side of a building is an example of the use of _____.

solar energy and geothermal energy

solar energy
hydropower
geothermal energy

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

The Covid pandemic has a negative impact on food security.

The Covid pandemic has a negative impact on the control of insect outbreak.
None of the other answers is correct.
More food production does not necessarily reduce hunger.
The process of photosynthesis and chemosynthesis are similar in that they both

occur in all ecosystems.

none of the other answers is correct.
require chlorophyll.
temporarily store chemical energy.

Environmental science is a

way to see the world in scientific terms.

special set of problem-solving skills.
systematic approach learning about the environment.
theoretical approach in interpreting the environment.

_____ occurs at latitudes with cold winters and warm summers. The vegetation is
characterized by _____.

Evergreen forest; buttress roots

Boreal forest; broad-leaf deciduous species
Temperate grassland; deep roots
Savanna; deep roots

Which of the following statements is true?

None of the other answers is correct.

Food insecurity is restricted to developing countries.
The conservation status of Giant Pandas has been changed from "vulnerable" to
"endangered".
Seasonal migration is an adaptation of desert animals.

Which of the following statements is/are NOT true?

(i) Marshes are freshwater while swamps are salt water.
(ii) Swamps have high biodiversity, while wetlands have low biodiversity.
(iii) Crude oil can be used directly after extraction.

(i) and (ii) only.

(ii) and (iii) only.
(i), (ii) and (iii).
None of the other answers is correct.
What would be considered to be an area in environmental science where we are seeing
progress toward sustainability?
(i) Renewable energy.
(ii) Biodiversity loss.
(iii) World hunger.
(iv) Climate change.

(ii) and (iii) only.

(i) only.
None of the other answers is correct.
(i) and (iv) only.

Famines are most often serious when there is

no room to expand agriculture.

an insect outbreak and no pesticide is available.
a very serious drought.
drought and war together.

A biological community consists of all

populations living and interacting in an area.

populations of a given species.
members of a species living in the same biome.
members of a species living in the same area.

A reason to encourage green building designs would be that

it would save money that would be spent on energy needs.

it would eliminate the need for nuclear energy.
it would utilize natural gas.
it would eliminate the need for fossil fuels.

From the Law of Conservation of Matter, matter

is used repeatedly.
none of the other answers is correct.
can never be reused.
is used repeatedly and therefore needs to be conserved; or, it will not be available for future
generations.

The greatest threat to _____ is/are _____.

tundra; global warming

savannas; the conversion to farmland
none of the other answers is correct
boreal forests; fires
Which of the following statements is true?

The occurrence of geysers is an indicator of the potential extraction of non-renewable energy.

Traditional hydropower stations operate by using the energy from waves as they crash on the
shore.
Natural gas can easily be moved across land in pipelines. but must be transported in special
refrigerated ships to move across oceans.
The down side of using corn as a biofuel is the loss of soil nutrients.

The potential consequences of rapid climate change over decades include all of the
following, EXCEPT

premature deaths from lack of food.

reduction in Earth's biodiversity.
increased threats to Giant Panda population.
none of the other answers is correct.

Habitat fragmentation usually leads to a(n) _______ in the amount of interior habitat,
a(n) _____in invasive species and _______ stable environment.

decrease; increase; more

increase; increase; less
increase; decrease; more
decrease; increase; less

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Photosynthesis is the process of converting solar energy into chemical energy.

Energy is the ability to move objects and transfer heat from one object to another.
None of the other answers is correct.
Biodiversity hot spots can be found across a wide range of latitudes.

Which of the following statements best illustrates why world hunger is an

environmental issue?

Food production is global but the resources are unequally distributed.

There is not enough fresh water for irrigation.
There is an increase in the development of biofuels.
Not all biomes are used for agriculture.

In terms of species diversity and complexity, a _______ would be similar to a ______

boreal forest; tropical rainforest

tundra; savanna
coral reef; tropical rainforest
boreal forest; tropical seasonal forest
Which of the following is least suitable as a location to tap large amounts of solar
energy?

Roof tops of commercial buildings.

Reservoirs.
Agricultural fields.
Residential neighborhoods.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydroelectric plants?

All of the other answers are correct.

High construction costs.
Low functional life span.
High pollution.

------ is characterized by _______ levels of precipitation all year, but _______

temperatures.

Temperate deciduous forest; steady; seasonal

Desert; low; high
Tropical rainforest; seasonal; stable
Tropical seasonal forest; stable; stable

U-235 and U-236 are different in _____.

none of the other answers is correct.

number of protons.
number of electrons.
atomic mass.

Most environmental problems result from

technological development problems.

complex, interrelated problems.
excessive pollution.
global warming.

The table below illustrates the monthly temperature and precipitation of 'Biome A.
Which statement best describes this biome type?

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temperature -30-22-16 1 8 13 17 12 7 -5 -16 -23
Precipitation 10 9 8 8 11 15 19 20 19 16 15 12

None of the other answers is correct.

Evergreen forest is the characteristic vegetation type.
The biome supports the growth of some tall trees that are valuable materials for making
furniture by humans.
Fire is the major impact to this biome.
Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Most, but not all, living organisms are made up of inorganic elements.
All living organisms are made up of organic compounds.
Most, but not all, living organisms are made up of organic elements.
Most, but not all, living organisms are made up of inorganic compounds.

Although most of the world's forests are shrinking, biologists are especially concerned
about tropical forest loss because

tropical trees are the biggest trees in the world.

they contain such high biodiversity.
there are fewer remaining tropical forests than any other forest type.
they contain irreplaceable wood resources.

Plants capturing ------- would b _ would be an example of ____.

carbon dioxide; ecosystem services

carbohydrates; energy transformation
sunlight; extraction of renewable energy
carbon dioxide; chemosynthesis

Which of the following involves changes of mass into energy?

(i) Nuclear changes.
(ii) Energy changes.
(iii) Chemical changes.

(i) and (ii) only.

(ii) and (iii) only.
(i) only.
(ii) only.

The relationship among __________ is most like the relationship among_____.

atoms and elements; continents and rocks

elements, compounds, and atoms; sugar grains, sugar, and sweetened iced tea
elements and compounds; sidewalks and bricks
atoms, elements, and compounds; sugar grains, sugar, and sweetened iced tea

Which of the following is NOT a concern of wind power?

None of the other answers is correct.

Dry climate.
Visual impact.
High bat mortality.
Biological control

is easily produced and quickly applied.

is not target specific.
costs more money than pesticides to use.
is often self-sustaining once established.

Which of the following is LEAST conducted by botanic gardens?

Off-site conservation.
On-site conservation.
Research.
Education.

Habitat fragmentation threatens species by destroying their

food sources.
breeding grounds.
all of the other answers are correct.
migration routes.

Which of the following is TRUE about Xishuangbanna?

None of the other answers is correct.

All endangered species are well protected by its nature reserves.
Xishuangbanna has a high species diversity and occupies a large land area in China.
It has the largest piece of native forest in China.

Importing new varieties of seeds may not be a good solution to famine because

the imported seeds may not be able to grow well under the environmental conditions of that
area.
none of the other answers is correct.
it does not provide a balanced diet for the people.
there are too many people suffering from famine and it is impossible to feed all of them.