Environmental Engineering Reference
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10.
Which of the following is NOT a form of pollution that may result in the loss of biodiversity?
A.
Air
B.
Food
C.
Land
D.
Noise
E.
Water
11.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why invasive species cause the loss of biodiversity?
A.
Invasive species may kill native species.
B.
Invasive species outcompete native species for food.
C.
Invasive species may drive out native species.
D.
Invasive species may be food for native species.
E.
Invasive species may damage the habitat and make it uninhabitable for native species.
12.
Which of the following is an example of the ecosystem approach to maintaining biodiversity?
A.
Protect individual species by passing laws to help sustain the species.
B.
Develop breeding programs to increase the population of the species.
C.
Map an ecosystem and develop an inventory of the species and the role they play in the ecosystem.
D.
Manage the species for sustainable yield through national laws and international treaties.
E.
Develop quotas for the capture of fisheries and game species.
13.
Which U.S. act was created to protect species that are threatened or endangered?
A.
Endangered Species Act
B.
Fish and Wildlife Act
C.
Fur Seal Act
D.
Marine Mammal Protection Act
E.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
14.
Which of the following is NOT true about UVA?
A.
UVA has a frequency of 320 nm to 400 nm.
B.
UVA causes tanning in humans.
C.
Most UVA reaches the Earth's surface.
D.
UVA is involved in the formation of ozone.
E.
Many species of birds, bees, and reptiles can see UVA.
15.
Which of the following treaties controls international trade in endangered species?
A.
Endangered Species Act
B.
CITES
C.
Montreal Protocol
D.
Kyoto Protocol
E.
Basel Convention
Answers
1.
D
UVC is the form of UV radiation that is involved in the formation of ozone.
