SCI 256 Exam: Science Trivia Quiz!

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1.

Given the uncertainties of scientific inquiry, the use of the ____________ is prudent to prevent irreversible environmental harm.
- A.
  
  Evolutionary Principle
- B.
  
  Precautionary Principle
- C.
  
  Scientific Principle
- D.
  
  Ecological Principle
2.

In an experiment, an inference becomes a testable _________ that if later not disproved becomes an acceptable law.
- A.
  
  Variable
- B.
  
  Control
- C.
  
  Hypothesis
- D.
  
  Models
3.

Which of the following groups provides the best example of three distinct ecosystems?
- A.
  
  Wetland, Park, Habitat
- B.
  
  Prairie, Rain Forests, Garden
- C.
  
  Field, Wetland, Pond
- D.
  
  Wetland, Prairie, Forest
4.

The water body in which a fish swims is contaminated with mercury. The fish then ______________ the mercury. The fish is later caught by a human who eats it, the mercury has then _____________ in the human.
- A.
  
  Bioaccumulates, Biomagnified
- B.
  
  Bioaccumulates, Biogenerated
- C.
  
  Biomagnifies, Bioaccumulated
- D.
  
  Biomagnifies, Biogenerated
5.

Which one of the following is a measure as to which energy is used?
- A.
  
  Watt
- B.
  
  Calorie
- C.
  
  Current
- D.
  
  Joule
6.

The organisms in a food web can be categorized into __________________.
7.

The _____________ is the time required for a population to double in size.
8.

The measure of the amount of oxygen consumed by microrganisms in water in a fixed amount of time is _____________________.
9.

When there is high nutrient loading in a body of water, there is an algae population boom, when this population crashes the decomposition of the algae robs the water of oxygen. This entire process is called________________.
10.

_____________ is the propagation of fractures in a rock layer by pressurized fluid to extract petroleum or natural gas.
11.

The Rain Forest is an important ecosystem because it provides a large carbon sink, is the home to many species, and provides many resources important to modern medicine.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Humans are at the first trophic level.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

The nitrogen and phosphorus cycles are called biogeochemical cycles.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Nitrous Oxide are greenhouse gases that contribute to Global Climate Change.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Drinking bottled water is always safer and healthier than drinking water from the tap.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False