Quiz Introduction to Environmental Management

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Unit 1 Introduction to Environmental Management

This Unit 1 Introduction to Environmental Management Quiz will help you review the key concepts that form the foundation of the AICE Environmental Management course.

Unit 1 Environmental

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What ocean is located between the Americas and Europe/Africa? [1]

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Identify the processes that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. [2]

A) Combustion of biomass

B) Ocean absorption

C) Respiration

D) Photosynthesis

E) Combustion of fossil fuels

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Use the diagram to determine the maximum altitude of the mesosphere. [1]

A) 70 Km

B) 80 Km

C) 90 Km

D) 60 Km

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Using the diagram, explain how processes represented by arrows A and B interact to influence atmospheric carbon levels. [4]

A) B is respiration which releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere

B) A is cellular respiration which increases CO2 in the atmosphere

C) B is anaerobic respiration which causes an addition of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere

D) A is photosynthesis and the process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

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Identify the abiotic factors in an ecosystem. [3]

A) amount of dissolved oxygen

B) Soil nutrients

C) Bacteria

D) fungi

E) Temperature

Unit 1 Environmental

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Identify the ocean that surrounds Antarctica. [1]

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Explain how the ozone layer prevents harm to humans. [4]

A) prevents cataracts as the ozone layer absorbs UV radiation

B) ground level ozone cannot be prevented, since air pollution is common in urban areas

C) prevents eye irritation as it blocks harmful infrared radiation

D) prevents skin cancer by preventing UV reaching the Earth surface

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Evaluate the impact of process F on the carbon cycle. [3]

A) Negative impact outweighs natural carbon sequestration processes

B) Process F increases long-term carbon storage

C) Releases large amounts of CO₂ into the atmosphere

D) F is the combustion of fossil fuels

E) Process F reduces greenhouse gas concentrations

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State the reasons why energy decreases between trophic levels. [3]

A) Energy lost in waste products

B) Energy stored indefinitely in biomass

C) Energy lost as heat during respiration

D) Energy used for movement

E) Energy recycled within ecosystems

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The diagram above shows the structure of Earth’s atmosphere. Identify the letter that contains the ozone layer. [1]

A) D

B) C

C) A

D) B

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Describe the flow of energy in this food web. [4]

A) The grasshopper receives the largest amount of energy since it feeds on producers

B) Maize is the producers which produces its own energy through photosynthesis

C) Energy flows from predators to prey such as frog

D) energy from mice move on toi snake through consumption

E) Energy is lost at each trophic level

F) Energy flows from maize to primary consumers such as beetles

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State the factors that limit photosynthesis. [3]

A) Temperature

B) Wind speed

C) Light intensity

D) Oxygen concentration

E) Carbon dioxide concentration

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Identify one characteristic of primary producers. [1]

A) Consume other organisms

B) Release energy by predation

C) Convert solar energy into chemical energy

D) Occupy the last trophic level

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State what is meant by evaporation of water.

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Identify the processes that transfer water from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere. [2]

A) Evaporation

B) Infiltration

C) Transpiration

D) Condensation

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State three causes of increased greenhouse gas concentrations. [3]

A) Solar energy production

B) Livestock farming

C) Hydropower generation

D) Fossil fuel combustion

E) Deforestation

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State the characteristics of low-income countries (LICs). [3]

A) High infant mortality rate

B) High life expectancy

C) Advanced infrastructure

D) Limited access to healthcare

E) Low GDP per capita

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