Test Bank for Scientific American Environmental Science for a Changing World, 4th Edition Karr (All Chapters included)
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Complete Test Bank for Scientific American Environmental Science for a Changing World, 4th Edition by Susan Karr ; ISBN13: 9781319245627. (Full Chapters included Chapter 1 to 11)....CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Environmental, Science, and Information Literacy
CHAPTER 2 Ecology
CHAPTER 3 Evolut...
Scientific American Environmental
Science for a Changing World
4th Edition by Susan Karr
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Module 01 4e
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. Which sequence lists the steps of the scientific process in the CORRECT order?
a. observe, create a testable prediction, form a hypothesis, experiment, support or refute the hypothesis
b. observe, form a hypothesis, create a testable prediction, experiment, support or refute the hypothesis
c. form a hypothesis, create a testable prediction, observe, experiment, support or refute the hypothesis
d. create a testable prediction, form a hypothesis, observe, experiment, support or refute the hypothesis
2. The HIGHEST level of certainty a scientific explanation can attain is a(n):
a. observation.
b. inference.
c. hypothesis.
d. theory.
e. study.
3. Why can scientific opinions change over time?
a. All conclusions in science are considered tentative and open to revision.
b. Our understanding of a concept or process can change as scientists learn more.
c. New evidence may be used to overturn a prevailing conclusion.
d. All of these statements are true.
e. None of these statements is true.
4. Why do scientists suggest that we have entered a new geologic time interval?
a. The Holocene is so long, it is time for a new interval on the Geological Time Scale.
b. The human population will be 11 billion in 2100.
c. Geologic evidence from humans is accumulating and will be found after we are gone.
d. Climate change from greenhouse gas–emitting fossil fuels is melting too much polar ice.
e. The previous natural climate cycle is ending.
5. Solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass energy sources are examples of:
a. nonrenewable energy.
b. finite energy.
c. renewable energy.
d. fossil fuels.
e. nonsustainable energy.
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Module 01 4e
6. Which type of source is the MOST likely to perpetuate errors that have previously appeared?
a. primary
b. secondary
c. tertiary
d. review
e. report
7. In an experimental study, what is TRUE about the dependent variable?
a. It is charted on the x-axis (horizontal axis).
b. It pertains only to the experimental group.
c. It is what you manipulate.
d. It is a measured response.
e. It is what can be changed to see if it produces an effect.
8. Which statement is NOT characteristic of a sustainable ecosystem?
a. It makes the most of renewable energy.
b. It recycles or reuses so nothing is wasted.
c. It keeps populations in check.
d. It depends on local biodiversity.
e. It is able to support an ever-increasing number of species.
9. Which hypothesis is NOT testable?
a. The white fungus is causing death of bats.
b. Bacterial water pollution increases risk of infectious disease.
c. Increased salt intake leads to high blood pressure.
d. Reincarnation exists.
e. Increased UV exposure increases the risk of skin cancer.
10. What is the name of the groups of people who are affected by an issue?
a. stakeholders
b. sects
c. tribes
d. financiers
e. scientists
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