Test Bank For Environmental Science A Global Concern 13th Edition By William Cunningham

Chapter 01

Understanding Our Environment

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The word “environment” comes from a French word that means
   A. life
   B.  nature
   C.  wildlife
   D.  home
   E.  to surround

Bloom’s: 1. Remember
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science

2. Environmental science is a __________.
   A. Narrowly defined set of physical, life, and social sciences
   B.  Theoretical approach in interpreting the environment
   C.  Way to see the world in scientific terms
   D.  Systematic approach in learning about the environment
   E.  Special set of problem-solving skills

Bloom’s: 1. Remember
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science

3. Most environmental problems result from
   A.Political differences
   B. Complex, interrelated problems
   C. Technological development problems
   D. Global warming
   E. Urban degradation

Bloom’s: 2. Understand
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science

4. The word “environment” as used in environmental science does not include
   A. Our culture
   B.  The biosphere
   C.  Our political system
   D.  Solutions to problems
   E.  understanting relationships between organisms

Bloom’s: 2. Understand
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science

5. The fundamental basis of environmental science as a discipline is the
   A. History of the use of natural resources
   B.  Diversity of life on the Earth
   C.  Human impact on the Earth
   D.  Pollution on the Earth
   E.  Future use of natural resources

Bloom’s: 2. Understand
Section: 01.01
Topic: Environmental Science