35 questions
A ___ is an energy source or raw material that is replaced quickly and is used in a sustainable manner.
non-renewable resource
renewable resource
natural resource
conservation
A ___ is an energy source or raw material that is used faster than it can be naturally replaced.
non-renewable resource
renewable resource
synthetic resource
sustainable resource
A __ material is not found naturally in the earth but is made by people.
non-renewable resource
sustainable
synthetic
environmental
The use of non-living resources, wildlife, forests, water, etc in a manner that maintains and protects them for the common good is?
renewable resource
natural resource
conservation
Using materials in a manner that maintains them for long term is said to be a ___way of using our resources.
sustainable
environmental
synthetic
Any material that comes from the Earth and is used for human needs is known as__?
renewable resource
natural resource
sustainable
environmental
What is the environment?
Surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal or plant lives
cities, suburbs and farms built by people
the animals and the plants
Abiotic factors in the environment include__?
animal, plants and soil
animals, soil and people
animals, plants and people
water, soil and climate
Biotic factors in an environment include?
living and non-living things
living things - animals, plants and people
non-living things - soil, water and sunlight
2 or more plants or animal species living together in an environment is known as_?
ecological community
abiotic factors
biotic factors
Environmental science is__?
the study of animals and plants
a political movement to promote beliefs
the study of the environment, people and how we interact with our environment
a mix of science and politics
___ is a political and social movement.
Environmentalism
Environmental science
Ecology
Many fields of science are part of environmental science, including biology, geology, chemistry and more. This makes environmental science an ____ course.
interdisciplinary
easy
comprehensive
If we buy from local farmers, we are practicing sustainability at what level?
national
state
local/community
When we recycle and send containers to a recycling center, we are practicing sustainability at which level?
national and state
local and national
individual and community
The more stuff we have, the greater our __.
shoe size
environmental prints
ecological footprint
When we selfishly use resources for our own self interest. This concept is known as?
ecological footprint
tragedy of the commons
suffering for others
A __ is a testable idea with some research or known information behind it.
hypothesis
law
conclusion
A __ is an explanation for a natural event or process. there is disagreement over the validity or correctness of the idea.
theory
conclusion
objective
To be __ means to base your understanding or explanation based on facts.
law
objective
constant
evidence
The __ is placed under normal conditions without anything extra or different.
objective
experimental group
control group
The __ is placed under special conditions with something extra or different.
constant variable
independent variable
experimental group
The __ is manipulated or controlled by a person before the start of an experiment
theory
independent variable
control group
evidence
__ can be objects, information, reliable eyewitness testimony, video and images that can demonstrate something as fact, solve a problem.
theory
hypothesis
law
evidence
A __ is a final or ending statement to an experiment or study.
law
conclusion
objective
evidence
Something in an experiment that does NOT change or is kept from changing is said t be a __.
conclusion
objective
constant
evidence
You want to determine the right amount of seasoning to ground beef you are going to use for nachos. You decide to make 3 different plates. Each with medium salsa, sour cream, guacamole, black beans, and cheddar cheese. You make each plate with even amounts of chips and ingredients already mentioned. You cook the ground beef in a pan. You separate the meat into 3 equal amounts. One part of the meat you add half a pack of seasoning, the 2nd a full pack of seasoning and the third no seasoning.
What is the independent variable
The taste of the nachos
the toppings
the amount of seasonings
the seasoned ground beef
You want to determine the right amount of seasoning to ground beef you are going to use for nachos. You decide to make 3 different plates. Each with medium salsa, sour cream, guacamole, black beans, and cheddar cheese. You make each plate with even amounts of chips and ingredients already mentioned. You cook the ground beef in a pan. You separate the meat into 3 equal amounts. One part of the meat you add half a pack of seasoning, the 2nd a full pack of seasoning and the third no seasoning.
What is the dependent variable?
the taste of the meat
the toppings
the seasoning
the unseasoned ground beef
You want to determine the right amount of seasoning to ground beef you are going to use for nachos. You decide to make 3 different plates. Each with medium salsa, sour cream, guacamole, black beans, and cheddar cheese. You make each plate with even amounts of chips and ingredients already mentioned. You cook the ground beef in a pan. You separate the meat into 3 equal amounts. One part of the meat you add half a pack of seasoning, the 2nd a full pack of seasoning and the third no seasoning.
What are the constants in this experiment?
the chips and toppings
the toppings
the seasoning
the chips
You want to determine the right amount of seasoning to ground beef you are going to use for nachos. You decide to make 3 different plates. Each with medium salsa, sour cream, guacamole, black beans, and cheddar cheese. You make each plate with even amounts of chips and ingredients already mentioned. You cook the ground beef in a pan. You separate the meat into 3 equal amounts. One part of the meat you add half a pack of seasoning, the 2nd a full pack of seasoning and the third no seasoning.
What is the experimental group?
The toppings and the chips
beef without seasoning
beef with seasoning
the chips
You want to determine the right amount of seasoning to ground beef you are going to use for nachos. You decide to make 3 different plates. Each with medium salsa, sour cream, guacamole, black beans, and cheddar cheese. You make each plate with even amounts of chips and ingredients already mentioned. You cook the ground beef in a pan. You separate the meat into 3 equal amounts. One part of the meat you add half a pack of seasoning, the 2nd a full pack of seasoning and the third no seasoning.
What is the control group
the toppings and chips
beef without seasoning
beef with seasoning
the chips
Our perception of the world around us, how we understand life, our values and our beliefs is known as
ethical decisions
worldview
cultural values
A human-centered worldview would be considered?
anthropocentric
biocentric
ecocentric
A worldview that focuses on all living things, both human and non-human would be considered __
Anthropocentric
biocentric
ecocentric
A worldview that focuses on all ecological systems and the relationships among them would be considered __
anthropocentric
biocentric
ecocentric