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Which of the following is an important indicator of the health of a water body and its ability to support a diverse balance of aquatic organisms?

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Which of the following is an important indicator of the health of a water body and its ability to support a diverse balance of aquatic organisms?



A - Amount of aerobic microorganisms
B - Large number of algal blooms
C - Amount of dissolved oxygen
D - A high level of biochemical oxygen demand


Answer: C - Amount of dissolved oxygen

Which of the following terms is used to describe a measure of the amount of oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to decompose organic matter in water?

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Which of the following terms is used to describe a measure of the amount of oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to decompose organic matter in water?



A - Dissolved oxygen
B - Biochemical oxygen demand (B.O.D)
C - Aquaculture
D - Biological aquatic demand (B.O.D)


Answer: B - Biochemical oxygen demand (B.O.D)

Which of the following is a property of biological pollutants?

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Which of the following is a property of biological pollutants?



A - Biological pollutants reduce at a rapid rate
B - Biological pollutants deteriorate in new surroundings
C - Biological pollutants easily adapt in new surroundings
D - Biological pollutants are always visible to the eyes


Answer: C - Biological pollutants easily adapt in new surroundings

Which of the following BEST describes eutrophication?

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Which of the following BEST describes eutrophication?



A - The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched by nutrients leading to an increased growth of algae and aquatic plant life
B - The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched by nutrients leading to increased levels of dissolved oxygen
C - The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched by nutrients leading to a decrease in nitrogen and phosphorus levels in the water
D - The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched by nutrients leading to an increased fish population


Answer: A - The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched by nutrients leading to an increased growth of algae and aquatic plant life

How can a landfill be BEST described?

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How can a landfill be BEST described?



A - An area where agricultural products such as pesticides are safely stored.
B - An area for trash disposal in which the pollutants are dumped, and then covered by soil.
C - An area for trash disposal in which the pollutants are dumped, and then treated to kill all living organisms.
D - An area for trash disposal in which the pollutants are dumped and then neutralized.


Answer: B - An area for trash disposal in which the pollutants are dumped, and then covered by soil.

Explain how the use of fertilizers by farmers affect the oxygen level in waterways.

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Explain how the use of fertilizers by farmers affect the oxygen level in waterways.



A - Fertilizers run off into waterways which cause a rapid growth in bacteria and eventually deplete the oxygen levels.
B - Fertilizers run off into waterways which cause rapid growth of tiny plants and eventual depletion of oxygen levels.
C - Fertilizers run off into waterways and are consumed by fish which in turn deplete the oxygen levels.
D - Fertilizers run off into waterways and react with the oxygen, thereby depleting the oxygen levels.


Answer: B - Fertilizers run off into waterways which cause rapid growth of tiny plants and eventual depletion of oxygen levels.

Which of the following is TRUE of Industrial Ecology?

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Which of the following is TRUE of Industrial Ecology?



A - It is the study of how to make natural systems, such as forests and lakes, more sustainable
B - It is a science that has been around for hundreds of years
C - It assumes industrial systems can become more efficient and sustainable if examined creatively
D - When implemented, it increases the need for natural resources


Answer: C - It assumes industrial systems can become more efficient and sustainable if examined creatively

Which of the following BEST describes Industrial Ecology?

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Which of the following BEST describes Industrial Ecology?



A - The study of industrial systems aimed at finding strategies to reduce environmental impact
B - An engineering specialty aimed at generating more energy output
C - The study of forests and other natural environments to find ways to reduce and reuse natural resources
D - The study of turning previously infertile land into fertile land


Answer: A - The study of industrial systems aimed at finding strategies to reduce environmental impact

Adams Paint uses a process of paint manufacturing that generates unique liquid color waste. Located across the street from them is Total T-Shirts. Adams Paint and Total T-Shirts realize they can collaborate by Total T-Shirts using their liquid color waste to manufacture tye-dye shirts. What is this an example of?

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Adams Paint uses a process of paint manufacturing that generates unique liquid color waste. Located across the street from them is Total T-Shirts. Adams Paint and Total T-Shirts realize they can collaborate by Total T-Shirts using their liquid color waste to manufacture tye-dye shirts. What is this an example of?



A - Industrial ecology
B - Sustainable consumption
C - Environmental ecology
D - Sustainable ecology


Answer: A - Industrial ecology

BRICS is an acronym that includes which of the following nations?

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BRICS is an acronym that includes which of the following nations?



A - Brussels, Romania, India, China, and South Wales
B - Belgium, Romania, India, China, and South America
C - Britain, Russia, India, China, and South America
D - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa


Answer: D - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa

The Environmental Protection Agency has expressed concern about Jones Logging Co. regarding their contributions to the greenhouse effect. Why would the EPA be concerned about this?

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The Environmental Protection Agency has expressed concern about Jones Logging Co. regarding their contributions to the greenhouse effect. Why would the EPA be concerned about this?



A - Climate change caused by deforestation leads to increased greenhouse gases
B - The fossil fuel emissions caused by deforestation seep into the ground
C - Deforestation releases CO2 into the atmosphere
D - Logging releases pollutants into the water supply


Answer: C - Deforestation releases CO2 into the atmosphere

Deforestation can result when an emerging nation experiences industrial development. What is the environmental concern associated with deforestation?

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Deforestation can result when an emerging nation experiences industrial development. What is the environmental concern associated with deforestation?



A - A loss of biodiversity and increased carbon dioxide release into the atmosphere
B - Water pollution and a threat to freshwater supply
C - Economic collapse due to the loss of plant and animal habitat
D - Increased emissions of methane gas and nitrous oxide


Answer: A - A loss of biodiversity and increased carbon dioxide release into the atmosphere

Which of the following described Emerging Market?

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Which of the following described Emerging Market?



A - A less developed nation with a rapidly growing economy
B - A nation specifically in Asia that is improving its agricultural practices
C - A nation that is experiencing a rapid growth in population
D - A developed nation that is currently experiencing a technological boom


Answer: A - A less developed nation with a rapidly growing economy
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