SCIN 135 Quiz 4
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Each watershed is separated from other
watersheds.
True
False
Question 2 of 21 4.5/
4.5 Points
It is relatively simple to confirm forest damage
that has been caused by acid precipitation.
A. True
B. False
Question 3 of 21 4.5/
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The Department of Homeland Security manages the
forest lands located on military lands.
A. True
B. False
Question 4 of 21 4.5/
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Water quality is based upon a set of standards
that describe the kinds and amounts of minerals and other substances that may
be present in the water.
A. True
B. False
Question 5 of 21 4.5/
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Improvements in technology have made it possible
to clean some contaminants from polluted water.
True
False
Question 6 of 21 4.5/
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Surveys have shown _____ % of our waterways are
no longer safe for outdoor activities.
A.20%
B.30%
C.40%
D.50%
Question 7 of 21 4.5/
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Livestock grazing has been shown to be
incompatible with the needs of wildlife.
A. True
B. False
Question 8 of 21 4.5/
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A watershed, also called a catchment area, can be
broadly defined as:
A.all
the water that flows into a particular stream
B.land surfaces from which all
water flows into a particular stream or river
C.a
continuous source of clean water for domestic use
D.a
giant sponge that purifies water
Question 9 of 21 4.5/
4.5 Points
Why is it difficult to satisfy the need of plants
and animals for water with the water in Earth’s oceans?
A.Ocean
water is toxic to many plants and animals
B.There
are dissolved salts and minerals in ocean water
C.Ocean
water is inaccessible
D.Both a and b
Question 10 of 21 4.5/
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In order for condensation to take place, water
vapor must be:
A.cooled
B.heated
to the boiling point
C.elevated
to a very high atmosphere
D.converted
to precipitation
Question 11 of 21 4.5/
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Stresses that affect forests are classified as:
A.biological
B.physical
C.chemical
D.all the above
Question 12 of 21 4.5/
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The Land Ordinance Act that was passed in 1785
called for:
A.the
sale of public land to provide a salary for the president
B.the sale of public land to
reduce the national debt
C.more
land to be used for national parks
D.less
land to be used for school buildings
Question 13 of 21 4.5/
4.5 Points
When President Clinton created a new national
monument in Southern Utah, it caused a controversy because much of the land
was:
A.rich
in coal reserves
B.rich
in minerals
C.located
on an ancient Indian burial ground
D.both a and b
Question 14 of 21 4.5/
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The rate at which water seeps into the soil is
described as permeability .
Question 15 of 21 4.5/
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Most erosion problems are caused by 4
issues: fires construction
road building logging
Question 16 of 21 4.5/
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Soil particles such as silt, clay, and sand are
known as sediments and are the most
significant pollutant to come from forested areas.
Question 17 of 21 4.5/
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A live organism that serves as a signal of
unhealthy conditions in an environment is called a bioindicator .
Question 18 of 21 4.5/
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The forest
reserve act of 1891 gave the president power to set aside public lands as
forest reserves. (Name the Act and year.)
Question 19 of 21 0.0/
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The
Department of Interior is responsible for managing public lands
designated as national forests and wilderness.
Question 20 of 21 4.5/
4.5 Points
An example of a nonbinding document that does not
have the force of law is a resolution
expressing the intent of a legislative body.
Question 21 of 21 10.0/
10.0 Points
In your own words and with citation/references:
Describe the Endangered Species Act and explain its importance. Note: this
is a 10-point essay question, so your answer needs enough detail and discussion
to earn full credit.
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