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RESOURCE TEST

1. Which of the following resources is non-renewable A. Soil B. coal C. trees D. water

Renewable, dependant on location, development costs are high, but operating costs are low, non-polluting energy source, least damaging to the environment

2. The energy source that best matches the above is A. Solar B. hydro C. biomass D. natural gas

3. The major reason for temperate deforestation is A. Agroforestry B. softwood logging C. rural development D. demand for fuelwood

4. SOX and NOX are major by-products of A. Rice cultivation B. aerosol cans C. industrial emissions D. chemical

fertilizers

5. Which of the following is the most probable causes of “weird weather” (see cartoon to the left)? A. Ozone layer depletion B. sea breeze

C. fossil fuels D.acid precipitation

6. Where do we have most of the world’s largest reserves of freshwater? A. Lakes B. rivers C. glaciers D. aquifers

7. What type of generation is illustrated in the diagram A. Geothermal B. hydro-electrical C. Solar D.

Industrial

8. What is the main cause of desertification? A. Soil salinization B. poor irrigation practices C. overgrazing D. monoculture

9. The use of helicopters to remove logs from the steep slopes of BC’s coasts is an example of

A. Clearcutting B. agroforestry C. afforestation D. selective logging

10. An example of renewable energy resource is A. Uranium B. petroleum C. natural gas D. geothermal

11. Carbon dioxide and methane are gases responsible for

A. climate change B. reducing soil fertility C. Ozone depletion D. acid rain

12. Which of the following human activities uses tropical forests in the most sustainable way? A. Cattle ranches B. clearcutting C. slash and burn D. tapping of rubber hardwoods

13. Developing countries have relied on fuelwoods as an energy source more than developed countries because it was

A. Abundant and inexpensive B. renewable and non-polluting C. an alternative to fossil fuels that were depleted D. their rivers do not support hydro-electric dams

The buried remains of tropical plants, over millions of years, were changed by intense pressure into the world’s most abundant fossil fuel.

14. Which of the following best matches the above description? A. coal B. biomass C. petroleum d. natural gas

15. Where is the greatest concentration of contaminated water in this system? See diagram to

the right A. R B. S C. T D. U

16. What geographic theme is best represented by the diagram above? See diagram to the

right A. Region B. Movement C. Eutrophication D. absolute location

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17. Which of the following will result from the activities illustrated in the diagram (see

below)? A. Drop in sea levels B. Increased biomagnification C. Decrease in skin cancer D. Change in the pH balance of soils and water

18. A newspaper headline reads: “Species extinction is at a critical level around the

world. One in four species of mammals will die out in the near future.” Spring 2002 Which of the following poses the greatest threat to endangered species around the world?

a. Poaching B. air pollution C. soil degradation D. habitat destruction.

19. A major disadvantage associated with the energy source to the right is A. expensive to implement B. considered non-renewable C. reliant on old technology D. contributes to air pollution

20. Which resource ethic does the cartoon represent? A. ecological B. exploitation C. preservation D. sustainability

21. Which of the following statements best describes an impact of global warming?

A. increase in volcanic activity B. increase in average sea levels C. increase in rates of skin cancer D. increase in ultraviolet radiation

22. Which of the following statements best describes the message of the cartoon to the right?

A. Humans will become extinct in the near future. B. People are apathetic towards environmental issues. C. People are more pessimistic about the earth’s future. D. More people are now realizing the importance of environmental issues.

23. Globally, which of the following consumes the greatest amount of water? A. mining B. industry C. residential D. agriculture Without the Montreal Protocol, an international agreement to reduce CFC use, levels of ozone-depleting substances will be five times higher by 2050 than they are today.

24. What is the above statement suggesting? A. Countries need to solve this problem independently. B. There are no solutions to these environmental problems. C. Global cooperation is necessary to protect the environment. D. Montreal can serve as an environmental model to other cities of the world.

25. With which environmental issue is the Kyoto Accord related? A. acid rain B. desertification C. global warming D. ozone layer depletion

26. Which is a correct cause-and-effect pairing? (Challenge Question) A. sprinkler restrictions decreased aquifers B. increased deforestation reduced flooding C. ban on herbicides less contaminated ground water D. filters for pulp mill effluent less successful salmon spawning

27. Which of the following is associated with this change in the ozone layer? A. increased CFCS B. the Kyoto Accord C. the Montreal Protocol D. increased automobile usage

28. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding global warming?

A. CO2 emissions have decreased over the past ten years. B. Global warming is most severe in the developing world. C. Developed nations produce the most CO2 emissions per capita. D. Global warming has caused skin cancer rates to increase dramatically.

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Treat the earth well. It is not inherited from your parents,

it is borrowed from your children. old Kenyan proverb

29. Which practice of resource use does the proverb illustrate? A. urban development B. sustainable development C. commercial development D. non renewable development

30. Which of the following statements best describes the cartoonist’s message? (Cartoon on the right)

A. Rainforest destruction has been reduced. B. Increased funding is necessary for genetic research. C. Rainforest preservation is becoming increasingly difficult. D. Increased foreign aid is necessary to protect the rainforest. Matching Column I Column II 31. “Scientists: Permafrost Areas Melting Quickly” A. Acid Rain 32. “Loss of Potential Medical Cures Predicted” B. Global Warming 33. “Skin Cancer Rates to Increase C. Ozone layer depletion 34. “Famous Stone Buildings Eroding” D. Rainforest destruction E. Soil Erosion 35. Which of the following statements best describes the cartoonist’s message? (see image to the right) A. Expanding animal populations are threatening urban areas. B. There are multiple reasons for dwindling animal populations. C. Road building is the primary reason for loss of animal habitat. D. Urban expansion is the only factor threatening animal populations. 36. Which of the following chemicals are at the root of ozone depletion?

a. CO2 B. Pesticides C. SO2 D. CFCs

37. Which continent is experiencing the greatest impact from desertification? A. Asia B. Africa C. South America D. North America

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WRITTEN PORTION (Total Marks: 49 marks) Question 1: Living Resources

1. a) Outline two different human activities that threaten the animal habitat. (2 marks) 2. b) Suggest two management strategies that could help protect animal habitats. (2 marks)

Question 2: Air Resource

a) State two reasons why carbon dioxide emissions may decrease in developed countries by 2025. (2 marks) b) Suggest two reasons why carbon dioxide emissions are likely to increase in developing countries by 2025. (2 marks)

Question 3: Water Resources

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Question 4: Land Resources

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Question 5: Energy

1) Discuss three advantages and three disadvantages associated with the Great Sand Hills oil and gas proposal. (6 marks)

Question 6: Energy

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1a) What is the intent of the cartoonist’s message? (1 mark) b) Describe two effects global warming may have on agriculture. (2 marks) c) Explain three different strategies that Canadians can use to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. (3 marks)

Question 7: Energy Resources 1. Outline two specific causes of acid precipitation, describe the impacts and suggest possible solutions. Answer in paragraph form. (6 marks)

Question 8: Waste and Garbage Disposal

A Nespaper Headline reads: “Town in Crisis: Local Landfill nears capacity”

Describe three different strategies that could be implemented to solve the problem indicated in the headline and explain three different obstacles associated with this problem. (6 marks)

Question 9: Resource Management and Conservation

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a) Explain how the location of European tourist destinations is directly related to the physical environment. (2 marks) b) Outline three impacts of tourism. (3 marks)

Use the information below to answer question 10:

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