MCVSD Environmental Science & Natural Resources

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a watershed?

Accepted Answer

An area of land that drains water into a common body of water

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A man-made reservoir used for drinking water

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A type of wetland found near coastal areas

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A government agency that manages water resources

Question 2

What is the primary cause of eutrophication in lakes and ponds?

Accepted Answer

Excess nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus

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Excessive sediment from erosion

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Introduction of invasive fish species

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Decreased water temperature

Question 3

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Accepted Answer

Stratosphere

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 4

What term describes the variety of species, genes, and ecosystems in a given area?

Accepted Answer

Biodiversity

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Biomass

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Biosphere

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Biogeography

Question 5

Which of the following is a nonrenewable natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Timber

Question 6

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Break down dead organic matter and return nutrients to the soil

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Convert sunlight into chemical energy

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Consume primary producers for energy

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Regulate water flow through vegetation

Question 7

Which federal law established the framework for regulating pollution in the United States' waterways?

Accepted Answer

Clean Water Act

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Clean Air Act

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National Environmental Policy Act

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Endangered Species Act