Ecology - Environmental Issues Questions and Answers
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesIndividual groups in the diverse late Roman world asserted their
Artistic style from conventions
Subject matter appropriate to the group
Realistic portrayals of group members
Mural paintings created in fresco
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesIn a study on fish oil supplementation and heart disease, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design was used. However, the study subjects who were receiving the fish oil treatment had bad, fishy smelling breath, while control subjects did not. What aspect of study design failed in this study?
a. Single blinding
b. Randomization
C. Selection of study participants
d. Double blinding
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesPiedmont glaciers
occur when glaciers emerge from a steep mountain valley onto broad lowlands
completely cover underlying terrain, but much smaller than ice sheets.
produce floating ice shelves when valley or continental glaciers encounter the sea
cover vast areas of more than 50,000 km².
consist of ice confined to mountain valleys.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesGlacial ice contains records of past atmospheric conditions.
True
False
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich of the following are non-renewable energy resources (may check one or more)?
Petroleum
Geothermal
Uranium
Solar
Biomass
Waves/Tides
Wind
Coal
Biology
Ecology - Environmental Issues3. Bioremediation is...
A. the use of bacteria to degrade organic matter in sewage
O B. the process by which bacteria are used as a remedy for diseases (example: production of insulin to treat diabetes)
O C. the use of bacteria to detoxify pollutants such as oil or radioactive waste
O D. all of the above
O E. none of the above
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesAn agent that temporarily prevents multiplication of a microorganism without necessarily killing it is called a
bactericidal agent
sanitizing agent
sterilizing agent
bacteriostatic agent
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesAn antimicrobial agent that acts only on actively growing cells engaged in cell wall synthesis is
streptomycin
chloramphenicol
amphotericin
cephalosporin
none of these
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesEnvironmentalism became a matter of global concern by early 21st century. Which of the following ways represents the various steps world leaders have taken to address and reverse the adverse impact of climate change?
A. millions of people adopting greener lifestyles
B. encouragement for businesses to become "green"
C. international agreements on a number of issues (Paris Climate Agreement 2015)
D. A and C only
E. All of the above
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich of the following is not a future consequence of bioenergy use?
Increased ethanol production
Fewer greenhouse gas emissions
Increasing prices for biofuel crops
Less deforestation and land use
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich of the following is a long-term environmental concern of a previous nuclear power accident?
Highly radioactive water was leaked into the Pacific Ocean.
Radioactive materials were released into the atmosphere.
Water in Yucca Mountain is exposed to nuclear waste.
Chernobyl burned for 10 days, spreading radioactivity.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesA sample of ocean water is tested for its bacterial content in a plate count assay. The sample is diluted in the following series: 1:10, 1:10, 1:10, 1:10, 1:5. From the final dilution, 150 uL were plated. After incubation, the plate has 78 colonies, what is the original concentration in the sample?
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhat was the outcome of the Fourth Crusade of 1204?
A. The Knights successfully took Mecca from Muslim forces.
B. The Knights captured the city of Constantinople.
C. The Knights were utterly destroyed by the Muslim armies.
D. The Turks took Edessa back from the Knights.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesSummary on the Endospore Staining Procedure
(12pts)
• Summary on Endospore Staining MUST include:
o Bacteria the staining procedure is used to stain
• Steps in the procedure and reagents used
o Purpose/role of each reagent
o Purpose of steam
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich military advantage helped the Ottomans conquer cities?
A. catapults
B. longbows
C. slingshots
D. cannons
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich caliphate oversaw the expansion of Islam into Spain, North Africa and the Byzantine Empire?
A. Umayyad
B. Abbasid
C. Seljuk
D. Ottoman
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesA computer monitor has a width of 15.61 inches and a height of 11.71 inches. What is the area of the monitor display in square meters?
area =
How many significant figures should there be in the answer?
Biology
Ecology - Environmental Issuesfollowing
sentences
correctly
punctuates the
transitional
phrase?
A. We can conclude,
therefore that there
was never any conflict
at all.
B. We can conclude
therefore that there
was never any conflict
at all.
C. We can conclude,
therefore, that there
was never any conflict
at all.
D. We can conclude
therefore, that there
was never any conflict
at all.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich of the
following best
defines the type
of drama called
a tragedy?
A. a specific attitude
or way of thinking
about a topic
B. a drama which
portrays the defeat of
the main character
C. a drama which has
a humorous and light
hearted slant
D. the verbal part of a
conversation
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich answer best describes the following text?
A shipwrecked man afloat on the ocean, surrounded by water, dies of dehydration.
A. verbal irony
B. situational irony
C. sarcasm
D. dramatic irony
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesBased on the stage directions
in the following excerpt from
The Proposal
22 LOMOV: [Excited.] You
see, honoured Natalya... the
fact is, I've made up my mind
to ask you to hear me out.... Of
course you'll be surprised and
perhaps even angry, but a...
[Aside.] It's awfully cold!
A. Lomov is angry that he has to propose to
Natalya.
B. Lomov is excited because he is cold.
C. Natalya is excited for Lomov to propose
to her.
D. Lomov is excited to ask Natalya to
marry him.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesIdentify the
Participle in the
following
sentence:
Walking, she
reached the end
of the
marathon.
A. reached
B. walking
C. marathon
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich of the following could alter the expression of genes in
an organism?
O The deactivation of a particular chromosome in the
nucleus.
O A change in the sequence of nitrogen bases in the DNA.
O The loss of cytoplasm from inside of the cell.
O Large numbers of cells being produced at one time.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesThe prewriting
stage of writing
an expository
essay includes
A. read and revise your
essay, making sure
your points support
your thesis statement.
B. check for any errors
in spelling,
punctuation, and
grammar and correct
them.
C. write a thesis
statement, decide how
to structure/organize
your essay, and make
an outline.
D. publish your essay
by submitting it to
your teacher.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich of the following is true
about this expository essay
excerpt?
A. It uses a formal style.
B. It uses a compare and contrast
structure.
C. It uses short, simple sentences.
D. It has an informal, playful voice.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhat is the structure and style of this excerpt from a sample personal essay?
A. The structure is by event; the style is informal.
B. The structure is by insight; the style is informal.
C. The structure is by event; the style is formal.
D. The structure is by insight; the style is formal.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesAccording to Zoroastrianism, what does a person first encounter after death?
A. House of Lies
B. House of Song
C. Bridge of Judgment (Chinvat)
D. the Magi
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesEpidemiology is the study of disease in the
community
environment
immunocompromised
individual
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich of the following excerpts from William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar most clearly develop a theme of honor and loyalty?
A. ANTONY: These many, then, shall die; their names are prick'd.
B. OCTAVIUS: Your brother too must die; consent you, Lepidus?
C. CASSIUS: You wrong me every way; you wrong me, Brutus.
D. BRUTUS: Now as you are a Roman, tell me true. MESSALA: Then like a Roman bear the truth I tell.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich king established the capital of Israel at Jerusalem?
A. David
B. Solomon
C. Saul
D. John
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesAccording to the Jewish tradition, what was the name of the kingdom Abraham was from before it was known as Israel?
A. Canaan
B. Egypt
C. Babylonia
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesIn a text, the tragic hero is most often also
A. a person that no one likes.
B. a person who never changes.
C. a person who never leaves home.
D. a person of high standing.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich passage from Stephen Crane's "A Great Mistake" contributes to the setting of the story?
A. The vendor arose and ... began to polish oranges with a red pocket handkerchief.
B. People, hurrying, had to use care to avoid bumping him down.
C. Then tumultuous desires began to shake him.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesThe Dark Age of Greece was marked by each ofthe following EXCEPT which one?
A. small, isolated communities
B. a boost in trade
C. the absence of written language
D. lack of organized government
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich answer isthe bestexample ofimagery fromCrane's "AGreat Mistake"?
A. The Italian turnedhis paper; suddenpanic smote the babe.
B. Elevated trainsthundered to thestation and thestairway poured peopleupon the sidewallks.
C. And it was writtenthat the Italian shouldat this moment openhis eyes.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesFrancisco Pizzaro conquered the Incas in what is now Peru for the
A. Spanish
C. Mayan
B. Olmecs
D. Inuit
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhat is the definition of a"polis?"
A. A Greek city-state that encompasses surrounding farmland.
B. An elevated, fortified area.
C. An open-air marketplace.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich answer shares a word part with the word below?monumental
A. monument.
B. certain
C. moment
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhat made the Mongolian Empiredifferent from most?
A. They allowed the people to retain their customers and way of life.
B. They gave their people lots of money and food to make them happier.
C. They forced the people to do their bidding and practice their religion.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich of the following was the earliest known empire in Africa?
A. Mongolia
B. England
C. Egypt
D. Mesopotamia
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesWhich statement accurately describes the concept of"nobility of virtue"?
A. Character or behavioris more important than the status of one's birth.
B. One's birth should limit paths available to them.
C. Only those of noble birth had the free time to pursue virtue.
D. Only those who were most just righteous should be awarded positions of nobility.
Biology
Ecology - Environmental IssuesThe Byzantine Empire added schools, aqueducts and hospitals under the rule of which emperor?
A. Constantine I
B. Justinian I
C. Justin II
D. Theodosius I