AP Environmental Science- Earth Systems and Resources By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? a) Solar energy b) Wind energy c) Natural gas d) Geothermal energy 2. The process by which water vapor changes to liquid water is called: a) Transpiration b) Condensation c) Evaporation d) Sublimation 3. Which of the following best describes the greenhouse effect? a) The trapping of heat in the Earth’s atmosphere by certain gases b) The process of converting solar energy into usable forms c) The movement of air caused by temperature differences d) The erosion of the ozone layer by chlorofluorocarbons 4. Acid rain is primarily caused by the emission of which two pollutants? a) Carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide b) Carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide c) Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides d) Methane and volatile organic compounds 5. The process of nitrogen fixation converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by plants. Which of the following is a major contributor to nitrogen fixation? a) Lightning b) Volcanic eruptions c) Photosynthesis d) Cellular respiration 6. Which of the following is a characteristic of an oligotrophic lake? a) High nutrient levels and abundant plant growth b) Low nutrient levels and clear water c) High nutrient levels and low dissolved oxygen d) Low nutrient levels and high biodiversity 7. The process of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles. Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering? a) Frost wedging b) Exfoliation c) Abrasion d) Acid rain dissolving limestone 8. Which of the following is a primary cause of soil erosion? a) Deforestation b) Desertification c) Acid rain d) Global warming 9. Which of the following is an example of a point source of water pollution? a) Agricultural runoff b) Urban stormwater runoff c) Atmospheric deposition d) Industrial discharge pipe 10. The process of eutrophication is often caused by an excess of which nutrient in water bodies? a) Nitrogen b) Phosphorus c) Carbon d) Oxygen 11. Which of the following is a characteristic of a renewable resource? a) Finite supply b) Non-replenishable c) Rapid depletion rate d) Sustainable availability 12. The process of biological magnification refers to the increase in concentration of certain pollutants as they move up the food chain. Which of the following pollutants is known for its biomagnification? a) Mercury b) Carbon dioxide c) Ozone d) Sulfur dioxide 13. Which of the following is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming? a) Carbon dioxide b) Methane c) Nitrous oxide d) Water vapor 14. Which of the following best describes the concept of carrying capacity? a) The maximum number of individuals an ecosystem can support indefinitely b) The rate at which a population grows under ideal conditions c) The total area of land required to sustain a population d) The ability of an ecosystem to recover from disturbances 15. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer? a) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) b) Carbon dioxide emissions c) Acid rain d) Deforestation Loading … Posted in Other
