Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
85.
Which of the following affects how solar radiation hits the Earth's surface?
A.
El Niño and La Niña
B.
Perihelion
C.
Aphelion
D.
The vernal equinox
E.
Milankovitch cycles
86.
A species of insect develops resistance to a pesticide. This occurs
A.
Within one generation, through the process of natural selection
B.
Through acute exposure
C.
Through chronic exposure
D.
Gradually over time, through the process of natural selection
E.
Never in nature
87.
In developing countries, the indoor burning of fuel wood as a source of energy is very common and is a
cause of many health problems and deaths in these countries. The issues arise from the combustion of
wood, which produces
A.
Carbon monoxide and particulate matter
B.
Nitrogen dioxide
C.
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
D.
Sulfur dioxide
E.
Carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide
88.
The four classifications for hazardous waste are
A.
Ignitability, volatility, corrosivity, toxicity
B.
Radioactivity, reactivity, corrosivity, toxicity
C.
Ignitability, reactivity, corrosivity, toxicity
D.
Ignitability, radioactivity, corrosivity, toxicity
E.
Ignitability, reactivity, volatility, toxicity
89.
There are many ways in which the Earth's systems are impacted by a changing climate. Which of the
following is an important and prominent effect of climate change?
A.
Increased frequency of earthquakes
B.
Extreme freeze of permafrost
C.
More gases released during volcanic activity
D.
Increasing occurrence of the bleaching of coral reefs
E.
Rapid development of mountaintop glaciers
90.
A farmer has experienced large crop loss due to insects this growing season. If this is not dealt with, he
will lose most of his crop and most of his income for the year. What is the best solution to this issue?
A.
Apply large amounts of pesticides.
B.
Bring in a predator to consume the insects.
C.
Use the integrated pest management (IPM) approach.
D.
Change crops.
E.
Create mixed crops throughout his land.
