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Grade 10 Environmental Science
Which of the following is the fastest-growing source of energy in the world?
  1. solar
  2. photovoltaic cells
  3. fuel cells
  4. wind power
Grade 10 Environmental Science
What is the first step in an environmental decision-making model?
  1. Explore the consequences of each option.
  2. Consider which values apply to the issue.
  3. Make a decision.
  4. Gather information.
Grade 10 Environmental Science
Which sequence outlines how electricity is generated from a fossil fuel?
  1. coal, water and steam, generator, turbine
  2. coal, water and steam, turbine, generator
  3. coal, steam, turbine, generator
  4. coal, water, generator, turbine
Grade 10 Environmental Science
The average number of children a woman gives birth to in her lifetime.
  1. survivorship
  2. birth rate
  3. total fertility rate
  4. fertility
Grade 10 Environmental Science
Movement of people into cities from rural areas is called                .
  1. Immigration
  2. emigration
  3. urbanization
  4. arable land
Grade 10 Environmental Science
Which of the following is an example of a primary pollutant?
  1. ground-level ozone
  2. soot from smoke
  3. radon
  4. All of the above
Grade 10 Environmental Science
When you examine a scientific value in making an environmental decision, you
  1. consider what is right or wrong.
  2. consider what will maintain human health.
  3. use your understanding of the natural world.
  4. think about what will promote learning.
Grade 10 Environmental Science
Population growth can result in what ethical environmental problem, addressed by ecologist Garrett Hardin in “The Tragedy of the Commons"?
  1. the conflict between water resources and industrial growth
  2. the conflict between individual interests and the welfare of society
  3. the conflict between forest resources and the lumber companies
  4. the conflict between political interests and international energy use
Grade 10 Environmental Science
The reduction in size of the hole in the ozone layer is related to
  1. the reduction in the use of CFCs.
  2. fewer volcanic eruptions.
  3. increases in solar radiation.
  4. global warming.
Grade 10 Environmental Science
Geothermal power can be found
  1. only in California.
  2. nowhere on Earth.
  3. some places on Earth.
  4. many places on Earth.
Grade 10 Environmental Science
Which of the following reduced local smog but increased acid rain?
  1. tall smokestacks
  2. catalytic converters
  3. wind power
  4. scrubbers
Grade 10 Environmental Science
People can conserve energy in their daily lives by driving a vehicle
  1. mostly for short distances.
  2. instead of taking a bus or train.
  3. with a large gas tank.
  4. that is fuel-efficient.
Grade 10 Environmental Science
How is fresh water used in industry?
  1. in manufacturing processes
  2. in the disposal of waste products
  3. to generate power
  4. all of the above
Grade 10 Environmental Science
What is the element used in the process of nuclear fission?
  1. uranium
  2. calcium
  3. nitrogen
  4. carbon
Grade 10 Environmental Science
What is the closest synonym for petroleum?
  1. coal
  2. solar energy
  3. natural gas
  4. crude oil
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