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From the following, what is an example of stewardship?
A. Bioaugmentation
B. Deforestation
C. Extinction
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From amongst these, what is an example of bottom-up population regulation?
A. Bald eagle populations decline as a result of bioaccumulation of DDT in their bodies. As a result, the rat population of the region increases.
B.In a freshwater stream, bass prey on snail darters. The darters hide in rocky shelters, where crayfish prey on them. As a result, the darter population declines.
C. A drought causes grasses to decline, which reduces the number of grasshoppers. In turn, this reduces the number of shrews
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Which factor best explains why the human population has grown so rapidly over the last 1000 years?
A. Humans have developed physical characteristics that increase their competitive advantage.
B. Humans have increased the amount of resources available on Earth.
C. Humans have increased the carrying capacity of the biosphere for the population.
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A population which is maintained at its carrying capacity is said to be:
A. A limiting factor
B. Growing exponentially
C. In equilibrium
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The decline in the number of tons of fish caught can be explained by what process?
A. Deforestation
B. Extinction
C. Overexploitation
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What are food, space, disease, natural disasters, climate, competition, and predation examples of?
A. Limiting Factors
B. Capacity Factors
C. Sustainable Factors
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Which example is an ethical reason for the practice of stewardship?
A. Humans need clean water to drink
B. Future generations should get to enjoy the biosphere
C. Humans need food to eat
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Mutualism is displayed by what pair of organisms?
A. Corals and algae
B. Cave-dwelling bats and big brown bats
C. Brain worms and deer
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The unexplained disappearance or diminished ability of a beehive to support itself is known as:
A. Ecotourism
B. Decomposition
C. Colony collapse disorder
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Which amongst the following is not a benefit of maintaining sustainable forest ecosystems?
A. Reduction of erosion in watersheds
B. Habitat for thousands of species
C. Empty space on which to build homes
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Which species is a keystone species in a kelp forest ecosystem?
A. Kelp
B. Sea Urchin
C. Otter
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Which of these is a non-renewable resource?
A. Sun
B. Coal
C. Moon
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Which of these is a renewable resource?
A. Copper
B. Plastic
C. Wind
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Which one of the following is environmentally friendly?
A. Making sure as much waste goes to landfill
B. Sorting items into separate recycling bins
C. Buying a lot of cheap clothes often
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Which of the following is a way to save water?
A. Taking long baths instead of quick showers
B. Using a water meter
C. Fixing a dripping tap
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Buying food locally is good for the environment because….?
A. The countryside look better
B. Local farmers will get rich
C. Food travels fewer miles so less fuel is used
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What fabric uses the least amount of water in its production?
A. Cotton
B. Polyester
C. Recycled PET Polyester
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How much less ozone depletion (in percent) occurs if a consumer washes then hang dries their clothes, compared to a typical washer and dryer scenario?
A. 98%
B. 75%
C. 50%
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How many gallons of water does it take to produce one kg of virgin cotton?
A. 10,000-12,000 gallons
B. 17,000-19,000 gallons
C. 7,000-9,000 gallons
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How much of the textiles thrown away each year worldwide are properly recycled?
A. 15.7%
B. 33.3%
C. 20.5%
