Challenge I Applying Environmental Science

Applying Environmental Science Which of the following groups would predict the recovery time for the Great Lakes forest ecosystem?  a.) Scientists  b.) Non-profit organizations  c.) Government agencies  d.) Private industries Which of the following groups would protest a new housing development because it will destroy a community garden?  a.) Non-profit organizations  b.) Private industries  c.) The public  d.) Scientists Which of the following groups would enforce air quality standards on local businesses?  a.) Government agencies  b.) Scientists  c.) Private industries  d.) Non-profit organizations 1 Graphs in Environmental Science Which of the following features in the graph is misleading?  a.) The baseline is not zero on the y-axis.  b.) The title is misrepresenting.   c.) The y-axis has uneven intervals. d.) The x-axis scale has a gap between months. 2 Which of the following features in the graph is misleading?  a.) The data is obscured.  b.) The x-axis has gaps in scale. 3  c.) The title introduces bias.  d.) The data points aren't clearly labeled. Which of the following features in the graph is misleading?  a.) The 3D design makes certain sections look larger than they are.  b.) The percentages do not add up to 100%.  c.) The title misrepresents the information in the pie chart.  d.) The legend does not correspond with the data in the pie chart. Graphic Literacy  4 Which of the following describes the purpose of a bar graph?  a.) It uses sections of a whole circle to represent separate categories.  b.) It is used to show the relationship and correlation between two data series.  c.) It uses the relative size of images to demonstrate different values.  d.) It is used when you want to show differences in certain, quantifiable characteristics between a few groups.  5 Which of the following describes the purpose of a line graph?  a.) It's best used to show numbers that are independent of each other.  b.) It's best used to show a process or flow with arrows. 6  c.) It's great to show how something is changing over space or time.  d.) It's great to show how a whole is divided into different parts. Which of the following describes the purpose of a flow diagram?  a.) It is used to represent different values with images.  b.) It is used to show the location of assorted phenomena.   c.) It is used to depict data with horizontal and vertical bars. d.) It is used to show how a process or sequence works. Scientific Literacy "Climate change is a global concern. But what you might not know about it will surprise you." 7 Based on this quotation, which of the following is the likely source?  a.) A media representative, because she is using language that is controversial and sensationalistic  b.) A politician, because she wants to influence public opinion and further her own political agenda  c.) A teacher, because she is writing in non-scientific language to appeal more broadly to the general public  d.) A scientist, because she is writing in a scientific journal and using language appropriate for its audience “Overpopulation is a global problem and I feel we need firm policies in place to address it.” Based on this quotation, which of the following is the likely source?  a.) A popular magazine, because it is a mixture of data and personal testimony  b.) A scientist, because it is using non-technical language so that others will understand  c.) A media representative, because it is a mixture of data, speculation and scientific jargon  d.) A politician, because it is a general statement and includes personal opinion "Burning fossil fuels and clearing land of biomass disrupts the balance of the carbon cycle." 8 Based on this quotation, which of the following is the likely source?  a.) A scientific journal, because it is has been peer-reviewed and verified  b.) A scientist, because the language is scientific and does not include opinion or bias  c.) A news show, because it’s a combination of opinion, data and speculation  d.) A politician, because the statements are general and may be biased Environmentalism: 19th and 20th Century Environmentalists What was Gifford Pinchot's contribution to environmentalism?  a.) Inspired a national environmental movement in the U.S.  b.) Served as the first chief of the U.S. Forest System  c.) Warned of human overpopulation leading to famine and disease  d.) Called for the establishment of wildlife areas Which of the following environmentalists warned of the perils of overpopulation on the planet?  a.) Thomas Malthus  b.) John Muir  c.) Aldo Leopold  d.) E.O. Wilson 9 Environmentalism: Environmentalism vs. Environmental Science Which of the following statements is true for both environmental science and environmentalism?  a.) It makes claims about what is ethically right or wrong regarding the natural world.  b.) It offers recommendations on how humans ought to behave, given ethical considerations.  c.) It objectively assesses questions about the human relationship to the rest of the natural world.  d.) It uses research and factual information to make statements about humans and the environment. Environmental science is different from environmentalism because ____________.  a.) environmental science is objective  b.) environmental science is filled with bias  c.) environmental science is subjective  d.) environmental science promotes personal opinion Consider the differences between environmentalism and environmental science. Which of the following statements is true for environmentalism only?  a.) It takes an unbiased approach to studying the natural world. 10  b.) It addresses questions of ethical behavior.  c.) It presents factual information in an academic context.  d.) It focuses on the relationship between humans and the rest of the natural world. Environmental Science  Which of the following is an abiotic element in this image?  a.) Plants   b.) Grass c.) Moss  d.) Rocks  11 Which of the following is a biotic element in this image?  a.) Sunlight  b.) Water  c.) Sand  d.) People 12 Which of the following is an abiotic element in this image?  a.) Trees b.) Grass c.) Microorganisms  d.) Dirt Science & The Scientific Process   Which of the following activities corresponds with the testing step of the scientific method?  a.) Redi wonders if rotting meat turns into or produces flies.  b.) Redi hypothesizes that rotting meat cannot produce flies; only flies can produce flies.  c.) Redi determines that flies lay eggs on meat which turn into maggots, which turn into flies.  d.) Redi exposes some meat to the air and places other meat in sealed containers. 13