The thawing of permafrost in many areas of the tundra biome as a result of global warming is of concern mainly because:
1. | it will decrease the abundance and diversity of soil-dwelling organisms in tundra habitats. |
2. | the bacterial decomposition of the thawed organic materials will produce large quantities of CO2, increasing global warming. |
3. | Oil and coal deposits will rise to the surface |
4. | migration of the human population will occur towards the tropics. |
The highest concentration of polycarbonated biphenyls [PCBs] in a lake is expected in:
1. | Small fish | 2. | Sediment |
3. | Phytoplankton | 4. | Zooplankton |
The addition of fertilizers is frequently required in agricultural lands but not in wild mainly because:
1. | nitrogen-fixing bacteria and detrivores are less potent in agricultural lands. |
2. | the nutrients that enter the plants are not returned to the soil on lands where they are harvested. |
3. | the agricultural lands are selected for their oligotrophic soils. |
4. | cultivation of agricultural lands inhibits the decomposition of organic matter. |
What is most likely to occur due to continued global warming?
1. | Poleward movement of plant communities |
2. | A fall in the sea levels |
3. | Increased decomposition of organic matter in the polar region |
4. | Increase in tundra regions |
The environmental pollutants that will have the most negative effects would be:
1. human organic wastes
2. wastes from feedlots
3. an excess of natural nutrients
4. non-biodegradable chemicals
Kyoto protocol commits signatories to:
1. Plant more trees
2. Cut forests for agriculture
3. Increasing nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere
4. Increasing the amount of methane in the atmosphere
“Greenpeace” is a non-governmental environmental organization with headquarters in:
1. Geneva, Switzerland
2. Paris, France
3. Amsterdam, Netherlands
4. Nuuk, Greenland
Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
1. |
Ozone depletion |
DNA damage |
2. |
Greenhouse effect |
Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide |
3. |
Acid rain |
pH < 5 |
4. |
Eutrophication |
Decreased primary productivity |
The radiatively active gas with the maximum percent increase in the atmosphere since 1750 AD is:
1. | Carbon dioxide | 2. | Methane |
3. | Nitrous oxide | 4. | Chlorofluorocarbons |
Non-biodegradable pollutants are created by:
1. Nature
2. Excessive use of resources
3. Humans
4. Natural disasters