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Grade 9 Environmental Science

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If the average temperature of the body shown by I increased, it would
  1. release more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
  2. absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
  3. not change the fluctuation rate of carbon dioxide with the atmosphere.
Grade 9 Environmental Science
Ores close to the surface are removed by open-pit mines.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 9 Environmental Science
Does one wind turbine provide enough energy to support a large population of people?
  1. Yes, it does.
  2. No, it does not.
Grade 9 Environmental Science
One major downside to burning biomass is that it produces similar levels of pollution to burning fossil fuels.
  1. This statement is correct.
  2. This statement is incorrect.
Grade 9 Environmental Science
What is the most common type of power plant in the United States?
  1. coal burning
  2. solar collecting
  3. wind power
  4. natural gas
Grade 9 Environmental Science
A dam causes water temperature to become
  1. colder and not evaporate.
  2. colder and evaporate faster.
  3. warmer and not evaporate.
  4. warmer and evaporate faster.
Grade 9 Environmental Science
It is a hot summer day and you can't wait to go for a swim at the town beach. However, when you arrive at the beach, the gate is closed and a sign is posted stating that the beach is closed due to high bacteria levels. Which should you do?
  1. Leave and find a beach that is open for swimming.
  2. Grab your fishing pole then hop the gate and go fishing, but not enter the water.
  3. Hop the gate and wade in the water, but don't put your face under.
Grade 9 Environmental Science
What is the act of digging and excavating minerals called?
  1. Sustainable Agriculture
  2. Mining
  3. Sifting
  4. Eroding
Grade 9 Environmental Science
The typical oil well is about how deep?
  1. 500 feet
  2. one-half mile
  3. one mile
Grade 9 Environmental Science
                   is the result of human activities such as overgrazing.
  1. Leaching
  2. Pavement
  3. Succulents
  4. Spines
  5. Nocturnal
  6. Tropics
  7. Rain shadow effect
  8. Desertification
Grade 9 Environmental Science
All of these fertilizers are organic except for which one?
  1. Manure
  2. Ammonia
  3. Mineral
  4. Plant
Grade 9 Environmental Science

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Which is an example of a human activity that adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
  1. C
  2. D
  3. F
  4. K
Grade 9 Environmental Science
High                  can indicate an unhealthy water system.
  1. nitrates
  2. phosphates
  3. turbidity
  4. all of the above
Grade 9 Environmental Science

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In Earth's early history, which letter represents the primary source of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?
  1. A
  2. C
  3. F
  4. I
Grade 9 Environmental Science
Which part of the United States would be most ideal for solar power?
  1. Great Plains
  2. Deserts of Southwest
  3. Places with river courses and significant elevation differences.
  4. Western States
Grade 9 Environmental Science
Which part of the United States would be most ideal for wind power?
  1. Deserts of Southwest
  2. Places with river courses or significant differences in elevation.
  3. Great Plains
  4. Western States
Grade 9 Environmental Science
You need to get a paperback copy of a novel to read for English class. Which is the most eco-friendly way of getting a copy of the book?
  1. Borrow a copy from a friend or the library.
  2. Buy a new copy from the nearby bookstore.
  3. Order a new copy via an online retailer.
Grade 9 Environmental Science
An abandoned railroad bed runs through the woods, in sight of your house. The town has proposed turning the railroad bed into a rail trail that can be used for walking and biking, but not motorized vehicles. Which is a reason for you to support the rail trail?
  1. You do not want strangers walking and riding so close to your home.
  2. There are better ways your town should spend money then on creating a rail trail.
  3. It is a good use of the space and a great way for people to exercise.
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