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Natural Resources Test Bank

Name:______________________________ Date:_______________________________

The three major water problems are control, quality and distribution1

A TrueB False

Things that effect the usefulness of a resource include:2

A religionB customC technologyD all of the above

Most of our energy comes directly or indirectly from the sun3

A TrueB False

How large is the United States in land area?4

A 2.6 acresB 2.26 billion acresC 2.26 gazillion acresD None of these

Wildlife can be defined as domestic animals kept as pets and sold in pet stores.5

A TrueB False

The upper most layer of soil is called :6

A sub soilB parent materialC B horizonD topsoil

A natural resource can be defined as anything that can be put to use by humans7

A TrueB False

What is the most widely distributed storehouse of the sun's energy?8

A oilB natural gasC timberD coal

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What percentage of our land can be used to grow crops?9

A 17%B 27%C 37%D 47%

Animals which are extinct are:10

A gone foreverB protected by lawsC bred in captivity to rebuild numbers of animalsD sold in pet stores

Four of the most commonly used minerals include:11

A Zu, Zo, Ze, ZnB Fe, Cu, Al, MgC Fe, Fu, Fo, FnD Fe, Cu, Co, Cb

Over 75% of our topsoil has been lost due to erosion.12

A TrueB False

A mature forest can be identified by the canopy of slow growing mature trees.13

A TrueB False

Coal was first discovered in America in:14

A Iowa in 1492B Massachusetts in 1776C Virginia in 1860D Illinois in 1673

Wildlife conservation programs must please the hunting and fishing public as well as thenon hunting and fishing segment of the population.

15

A TrueB False

How much water do we use each day?16

A 300 gazillion gallonsB 300 thousand gallonsC 300 million gallonsD 300 billion gallons

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A one time resource is one that can be used over and over again without being used up17

A TrueB False

Which of the following are examples of the assets of wildlife and fish resources?18

A pleasureB meatC insect controlD revenue from hunting and fishingE all of the above

Water that runs off across the soil is a problem because:19

A it pollutes streams and rivers with fertilizers and chemicalsB it causes the loss of top soil through erosionC both a and bD none of the above

Each year American forests produce more wood or timber than is used.20

A TrueB False

What percent of the earth is covered with water?21

A 65B 70C 75D 80

Another name for the water cyle is:22

A hydrologicB hydroelectricC hydrocycleD hydrasphere

The water cycle is powered by:23

A the phases of the moonB the shifting of the earth's platesC the energy from the sunD the melting of the polar ice caps

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Water that returns to the earth through the water cycle is called24

A metamorphic waterB metamorphosis waterC meter waterD meteoric water

What would happen to the oceans of the world if the water was not replaced by the watercycle?

25

A levels would decrease by 30 inches per yearB levels would decrease by 40 inches per yearC levels would increase by 30 inches per yearD levels would increase by 40 inches per year

What percent of the total water supply is made up of rain water?26

A 12B 2C 1D 11

The three water zones include each of the following except:27

A groundwater zoneB hygroscopic zoneC surface zoneD zone of aeration

The tiny hole in the underside of a leaf through which the plant breathes and gives offmoisture is called a

28

A blastocystB guard cellC stomateD endosperm

How much water does the United States' population drink in a day?29

A 90 million gallonsB 100 million gallonsC 110 million gallonsD 105 million gallons

Which of the following is not a function of water in the body?30

A aids in digestionB excretes wastes from the bodyC cools the bodyD pick this one!

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Water that soaks into the ground is called:31

A ground waterB soaked waterC meteoric waterD snow

Water is used in industry for:32

A a mediumB canningC cookingD washing away wastesE all of the above

The process where plants breathe or give off moisture into the air is known as33

A evaporationB transpirationC perspirationD aviation

Water from the ocean is not suitable for agricultural use34

A TrueB False

An aquifer is a large rock beneath the earth which is saturated with water35

A TrueB False

Providing water for cattle and other livestock is the primary use of water for agriculturalpurposes.

36

A TrueB False

Lakes, rivers and streams would be considered surface water.37

A TrueB False

There are no recreational uses for water38

A TrueB False

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Hydroelectric power may be detrimental to the habitat of certain wildlife because of damnsand changes to breeding areas for certain types of fish

39

A TrueB False

There are 540 cubic miles of water on the earth40

A TrueB False

Timber and veneer are the two most important uses of selected varieties of trees.41

A TrueB False

Which of the following is one of the fastest growing trees?42

A Black WalnutB Sugar MapleC EucalyptusD Pineapple

When breeding "super trees", which things do we select for?43

A fast growingB tallC straightD healthyE all of the above

Tree diseases and insects can be variety specific.44

A TrueB False

Trees are unable to develop immunity to diseases or insects.45

A TrueB False

Dutch Elm Disease is caused by46

A bacteriaB fungusC mothsD scillia

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In what ways can Dutch Elm Disease be transmitted?47

A by the European Bark BeetleB by cross pollination of flowersC by grafting/growing together of the roots of treesD both a and bE both a and c

White Pine Blister Rust can be controlled by destroying the alternate host.48

A TrueB False

Fire benefits which tree in helping to release the seeds from the cone49

A MapleB OakC PoplarD Jack Pine

Which Nutrient is added to the soil by fire?50

A NitrogenB PotassiumC PhosphorusD Sulfur

A controlled burn is a fire that is set on purpose and carefully monitored and managed toonly burn a specific part of the land.

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A TrueB False

Selective harvesting cuts every tree in a selected forest plot52

A TrueB False

Clear cutting cuts every tree in a selected forest plot53

A TrueB False

The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act increased protected wilderness area inthe United States.

54

A TrueB False

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The Wilderness Protection Act was passed by Congress in:55

A 1964B 1988C 1999D 2004

World population is :56

A doubling every 2 yearsB doubling every 5 yearsC doubling every 7 yearsD doubling every 10 years

The first three states to impose regulations on deer hunting were:57

A Wisconsin, Minnesota, IowaB Rhode Island, Connecticut, MassachusettsC Nebraska, Illinois, MontanaD Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia

The first fish and game commission was formed in 1865 in _________58

A MichiganB MaineC MinnesotaD Massachusetts

People who hunted and sold the animals that they had killed were called:59

A poachersB market huntersC really luckyD game wardens

What congressional act made the interstate transport of illegal game a federal crime?60

A Lacey ActB Smith HughesC Morrill ActD Public Law 81-740

What did the Migratory Bird Treaty Act do?61

A protect small upland game birds such as pheasants and grouseB protect migratory waterfowl such as ducks and geeseC protect migratory butterflies such as the MonarchD protect the geese on Covel Lake in Sioux Falls

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The book Game Management was published by:62

A Aldo LeopoldB Bucky NeedlesC Chef BoyardeeD Leonardo Di Caprio

How much revenue is earned annually from the sale of Duck Stamps?63

A $5 millionB $7 millionC $8 millionD $6 million

The revenue from the Duck Stamp is used to:64

A deplete waterfowl populationsB deplete waterfowl habitatC protect waterfowl habitatD protect and expand waterfowl populations and habitat

Which president was responsible for the development of the conservation districts?65

A Theodore RooseveltB EisenhowerC Franklin RooseveltD Thomas Jefferson

Gifford Pinchot was:66

A the head of the USDAB the head of the game fish and parksC the head of the department of the interiorD the head of the USDA forestry department

Which president was responsible for expanding the national forest service?67

A Gifford PinchotB Theodore RooseveltC Franklin RooseveltD George W. Bush

Which events expanded the country's need for timber resources?68

A WWIB WWIIC Vietnam ConflictD Both A and B

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When did water legislation begin to be concerned with water quality?69

A 1960-70B 1950-60C 1970-80D 1620-30

The early emphasis on water management legislation dealt with:70

A hydroelectric power plantsB water qualityC transportationD water balloon useage

What type of water problem affects the western states?71

A too much waterB shallow wellsC lowered water tablesD massive swamp areas

What effect did WWII have on our timber resources?72

A decreased demandB increased demandC endangered eucalyptus treesD none

The USDA is the :United States73

A Department of AviationB Department of the InteriorC Defensive AirlinesD Department of Agriculture

What was the Weeks Law of 1911?74

A gave the president permission to purchase wetlandsB gave the senate rights to drill for oilC gave the president rights to purchase land for watershed protectionD placed mandates on school lunch programs

Why is soil and water conservation a federal issue?75

A because soil and water cross state linesB it's notC because the senate's role is soil conservationD because Ty said so

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Soil organic matter makes up ________ of the soil composition76

A 6-10%B 2-5%C 3-9%D 20-50%

Slope is expressed as the % rise over run (the amount of rise or fall in a 100 foot distance)77

A TrueB False

_______________ are chemically uniform78

A gasesB compoundsC minerals

There are 10 soil orders and they are broken down into79

A classesB kingdomsC subordersD Phylum

In land capability classification, class 1 is the most productive and80

A Class 5 is the least productiveB Classes 6 and 7 are the least productiveC Class 4 is the least productiveD Class 8 is the least productive

Ideal soil should contain the same amount of pore spaces as it does solid material.81

A TrueB False

Coarse textured soils have ________ water holding ability82

A poorB moderateC excellent

Soil can be only one texture83

A TrueB False

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Parent material is found in the ____horizon84

A AB BC C

Land capability classes 5 through 8 are the best suited for cultivation and growing of rowcrops.

85

A TrueB False

Rocks and minerals are broken down into soil particles in several ways86

A TrueB False

Organic matter has only one purpose in the soil structure87

A TrueB False

_______________ is organic matter that can be recognized as dead plants and animals88

A humusB original tissueC green manure

Soil drainage reflects the natural ability of soil to drain excess water out of the plantgrowing region

89

A TrueB False

Loess deposits are :90

A left behind by the glaciersB deposited by streams flooding and recedingC wind blown silt

Water soluble minerals dissolve in water91

A TrueB False

The process of classifying soil is called soil surveying92

A TrueB False

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Parent material is the material from which soil is formed93

A TrueB False

There are many different types of parent material94

A TrueB False

Glaciers deposit large amounts of soil and rocks called glacial till95

A TrueB False

The FFA was founded in the year _________96

A 1917B 1925C 1928D 1938

Complete the FFA Motto:Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live .......

97

A living to earnB living to serveC living to growD living to learn

The NFA was an organization for:98

A students from the inner cities studying agricultureB students of Native American descent studying agricultureC students of African American descent stydying agricultureD students from the western states studying agriculture

The official FFA colors are :99

A royal blue and corn goldB national blue and corn yellowC navy blue and bright yellowD national blue and corn gold

How many state associations are there?100

A 50B 52C 53D 55

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The following congressional act gave the FFA a Federal Charter and was passed in 1950101

A Carl PerkinsB Smith HugoC Public Law 81-740D Smith Hughes

Who wrote the FFA Creed?102

A E.M. TiffanyB E.M. TimothyC E. F. HuttonD The Wizard of Oz

Who wrote the FFA Creed?103

A E.M. TiffanyB E.M. TimothyC Stacia's great great uncle E.M. KnuthD The Wizard of Oz

The NFA merged with the FFA in104

A 1928B 1968C 1969D 1965

Girls were admitted into FFA membership in105

A 1933B 1969C 1965D 1928

I believe in the ________ of agriculture, with a faith born.......106

A futureB promiseC progressD industry

I believe in my own ability to __________ efficiently and think clearly107

A investB workC createD explore

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The four degrees of membership in the FFA are:108

A greenhand, chapter, state, nationalB greenhand, chapter, regional, AmericanC rookie, chapter, state, AmericanD greenhand, chapter, state, American

Who was considered the father or founder of the FFA?109

A Henry ClosegrossB Henry GrosecloseC Henry FordD Josiah Phelps

Who was the first female national office and in what year was she elected?110

A Julie Hart, 1971B Julie Frowny, 1976C Kasey Peters, 2008D Julie Smiley, 1976

Where is the National FFA Center located111

A Alexandria, VAB Indianapolis, INC Chicago, IlD Louisville, KY

In what city was the first National FFA Convention held?112

A Indianapolis, INB Kansas City, MOC Louisville, KYD Alexandria, VA

Who was the first National FFA President and where was he from?113

A Leslie Applegate, NJB Leslie Howard, GAC Leslie Kueter, SDD Leslie Locken, MN

The classroom/lab portion of the Agricultural Edcation program is where students will114

A Practice in real life situationsB Work hands on to create an ag program and carry it out in the real world.C Learn about agricultureD Earn Money

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FFA Benefits include:115

A Chances to become a leader.B Chances to travel.C Chances to choose a careerD All of the aboveE Only A and B

How much money does the National FFA award in scholarships each year?116

A $500,000B less than $1,000,000C More than $4 billionD about $2 million

Which of the following is not part of FFA Official Dress?117

A Official FFA JacketB White ShirtC Dark Blue pants/skirtD Black Shoes

The Official FFA Jacket is...118

A A uniform to keep all FFA members in line.B A powerful symbol of the organizationC Purple in color and not to be worn at state conventionsD just like a lettermens jacket.

A CDE is...119

A An event where FFA members go to learn more about leadership.B Career Development Event where FFA members come together to discuss

official FFA business.C An event where FFA members sing to see who is the best.D Career Development Event where FFA members compete in a certain skill.

The back of a chapter FFA jacket should include only...120

A Office, Emblem, and ChapterB Emblem, State, and ChapterC Chapter, State, and OfficeD State, Emblem and Schools mascot

The three parts of Agricultural Education are...121

A SAE, FFA, and InstructionB CDE, FFA, and ClassroomC Instruction, Lab, and FundraisingD Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, and Career Success

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The founder of NFA was..122

A H.O. SmithB H.O. SargentC Henery Orville SorensonD E.M. Tiffany

In FFA, the pledge of alliegence is known as...123

A FFA MottoB FFA SaluteC FFA missionD Ag Education model

Which of the following aids farmers and other citizens in planning and implementingconservation plans?

124

A Game BiologistB Conservation OfficerC Fish and Game TechnicianD Zoologist

Which of the following is a duty of a zoologist?125

A ResearchB hatching fishC Keeping track of the number game in a given areaD Teaching college courses

Which of the following is NOT a recommended class for a high school student wanting topursue a career in game management.

126

A natural resourcesB physical educationC horticultureD chemistry

Hatching new fish is a duty of a...127

A fish and game technicianB zoologistC game biologistD fish culture technician

Working with predators and the economic loss of wildlife is the duty of who...128

A Conservation OfficerB Game BiologistC Fish and Game TechnicianD Zoologist

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Who keeps records of the game harvest in an area?129

A Game BiologistB Conservation OfficerC Fish and Game TechnicianD National Park Visitor Center

A person who works with problems caused by rodents and predators is a...130

A Park RangerB Game BiologistC Animal Control BiologistD Fish Culture Technician

A management procedure used to keep track of what fish species are in a pond or lake iscalled...

131

A fish platformB fish culture technicianC fish samplingD articifial stocking

A conservation officer is responsible for pond construction, property boundary maintence,nesting structure construction, fish surveys, ect.

132

A TrueB False

A game biologist must be able to use two-way radios, finger print kits, cameras, drugtesting kits, firearms, and sporting equiptment.

133

A TrueB False

What man defined game management "as the art of making land produce sustained annualcrops of wild game for recreational use."

134

A Almo LarsonB Aldo LarsonC Alfred LeopoldD Aldo Leopold

In game management key roles are held by all of the following except?135

A habitatsB city governmentsC populationsD people

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A habitat is...136

A A place or site an animal livesB A place an animal goes to get food and water but doesn't spend much time

there.C A distance in which an animal travels and will defend until deathD An area in which a species is found.

Which of the following is not included in a habitat?137

A foodB shelterC companion animalsD territory

If an animal that eats mostly insects was classified by the food it ate it would be a...138

A spermivoreB omnivoreC insectivoreD herbivore

If an animal that ate only meat was classified by what it ate, it would be classified as...139

A herbivoreB carnivoreC spermivoreD omnivore

An euryphagous is...140

A an animal that consumes only plantsB an animal that consumes great varieties of foodC an animal that consumes a very specialized dietD an animal that consumes only insects

Due to the type of diet consumed, the stenophagous has a better chance of survival.141

A TrueB False

In terms of a habitat, cover is defined as...142

A an area where the animals eatB an area where the aniamls spend alot of timeC an area that offers protection to an animalD an area that offers plenty of food and water

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Water comprises of what percent of a person or wildlifes body?143

A 40 to 50%B 70 to 90%C 60 to 80%D 10 to 20%

All of the following body functions are affected by water content except...144

A body temperatureB drain wastes out of the body quickerC blood compositionD nutrient transport

The area an animal will defend until death is a...145

A home rangeB climateC habitatD territory

Which of the following is NOT a game management procedure?146

A game refugesB territoryC habitat development and improvementD artificial stocking

Refuges are not going to solve all problems but are a crucial portion of the total plan.147

A TrueB False

Habitat development and improvement is...148

A taking a barren place and improving the landscape to house wildlife.B adding predators to a development to keep the animals healthyC preserving and improving an animal habitatD setting aside land for the preservation of wildlife

A farmer leaving a couple of rows of corn to feed wildlife is an example of what type ofgame management procedure?

149

A habitat development and improvementB game refugesC predator controlD coordinating resources

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Which of the following is NOT true about hunting?150

A 1646, Rhode Island became the first state to establish a closed huntingseason

B 1989, Maine passed a law banning the hunting of deerC hunting has both negative and positive aspectsD many regulations have been made to coordinate with the changes in animal

populations.

The idea of predator control follows closely with Darwins theory of "survival of the fittest"151

A TrueB False

What is the difference between population density and carrying capacity of an area?152

A Pop density is the # of animals/area and carrying cap is the # the habitatcan support.

B Carrying cap is the # of animals/area and Pop density is the # the habitatcan support.

C Both A and BD None of the above

The laws of game management ensure that who has ownership of the wildlife?153

A land ownersB stateC national governmentD Citizens of the US

The landowner does have certain property rights.154

A TrueB False

The endangered species act of 1966 gave who the authority for protecting species?155

A Convervation serviceB Wildlife BiologistsC Fish and Wildlife ServiceD State Governments

Which act is a broader statement of the Lacey Act of 1900?156

A Migratory Bird Act of 1999B Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp of 1934C Lea Act of 1948D Endangered Species Act of 1966

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Which of the following is a career that is NOT in the field of outdoor recreation?157

A zoologistB park rangerC campground ownerD ski instructor

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a park ranger?158

A keep the park in good conditionB teach citizens about keeping trash out of the road ditchesC guide tours and set up displaysD show the park visitors the value of the resources present in the park

One of the duties of a fish and wildlife guide is preventing vandalism to refuges.159

A TrueB False

Being a lifegard is one example of a outdoor recreation job with the government.160

A TrueB False

Planning, coordinating and developing recreational programs is the responsibility of whom?161

A private business ownersB park rangerC recreationistD fish and wildlife guide

Which of the following is not a requirement for someone wanting to be a recreationsit?162

A able to motivate people and be sensitive to her needsB good health and physical staminaC willing to accept and carry otu responsibilityD able to run four miles with out stopping

Which of the following is NOT an example of a private business in outdoor recreation?163

A own a craft shopB own a youth campC be a ski area developerD be a dude ranch operator

Jobs are rarely available at all educational levels in outdoor recreation.164

A TrueB False

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With a college education and 10 years experience one in the field of outdoor recreationcould expect to make how much money?

165

A $39,000B $25,000C $47,000D $98,000

Private business income varies with the different types of business operations.166

A TrueB False

In a discussion, someone is always right.167

A TrueB False

Which of the following is a way in which a house is like a habitat?168

A has actual plumbingB actually provides foodC provides shelterD they have nothing in common at all

Predator control ensures all of the following except...169

A predators feed on what we consider pestsB keeps the animal healthyC that less animals get killed on the roadD Control's the population

What is another name for a game warden?170

A park rangerB game biologistC sheriffD conservation officer

A park ranger must posses knowledge of state laws.171

A TrueB False

What do the letter NPS stand for?172

A National People for SpeciesB National Principles for StatesC Normal Pulse StepsD National Park Service

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Frugivores eat fruits.173

A TrueB False

Why did the pioneers kill so many hawks?174

A because they thought the hawks were killing their poultryB because they thought the hawks were stealing their clothes from the clothes

lineC because they thought the hawks were killing mice and ratsD because they thought the hawks were political figures

How many fish are on the endangered species list?175

A 2B 8C 23D 25

In what region of the country have Mountain Lions been eliminated?176

A South WestB NorthC South EastD East

Which of the following is NOT extinct?177

A Passenger PigeonB Carolina ParakeetC Labrador DuckD Bald Eagle

What is the fine for tampering with the nest of a Bald Eagle?178

A $50.00B $500.00C $5000.00D $50,000.00

Two congressional acts were adopted to protect wildlife, they were passed in what years?179

A 1969, 1970B 1969, 1971C 1966, 1969D none of these

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How many animals were on the 1970 endangered species list?180

A 115B 123C 133D 138

How often is the endangered species list updated?181

A 3 yearsB 5 yearsC 7 yearsD 10 years

A resource that once used, can not regenerate is known as a ___________ resource.182

A renewableB reliableC non renewableD non reliable

How many birds are on the endangered species list?183

A 124B 120C 115D 114

Plants or animals, of which none exist outside of museums or photographs are called:184

A endangeredB extinctC renewableD non renewable

With regard to wolves, bounties are allowed when the wolf population endangers the.....185

A chicken populationB duck populationC antelope populationD deer population

Wildlife can be defined as living things neither human or domestic, both plant and animal186

A TrueB False

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Lower forms of life are important when looking at the management of wildlifebecause_________

187

A They provide new names for students to learnB They provide necessary links in the food chainC They are not important to wildlife management

Which of the following is not an endangered mammal188

A Polar BearB Big Horn SheepC Key DeerD Prairie Dog

A Bald Eagle could live up to _________ years.189

A 50B 100C 87D 13

At present, there are approximately ________ Whooping Cranes in the US190

A 51B 188C 209D 99

The picture below is a ________________191

A Carolina ParakeetB LynxC Tom SchartzD Mountain Lion

The first large scale use of nuclear power occurred during192

A WWIB Korean WarC Viet Nam ConflictD WWII

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What are the two processes of producing nuclear power?193

A fusion and fishingB fission and fusionC fusion and meiosisD mieosis and mitosis

The atom was split for the first time during the _____194

A 1930'sB 1940'sC 1950'sD 1960's

Nuclear fission creates energy by195

A joining atomsB splitting atomsC feeding students beans during school lunchD sunlight reflecting off of atoms

How much heat and energy is released from uranium fuels as from an equivalent amountof coal?

196

A 10,000 times as muchB 15,000 times as muchC 18,000 times as muchD 20,000 times as much

What is a LWR?197

A Light Weight ReactorB Light Water ReservoirC Low Water ReactorD Light Water Reactor

Why are breeder reactors called breeder reactors?198

A they produce more water than they consumeB they consume more energy than they produceC they produce more energy than they consumeD they produce less energy than they consume

Where is Three Mile Island?199

A New JerseyB PennsylvaniaC ConnecticutD Massachusetts

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What are the odds of an American dying from a nuclear power accident200

A 300 to 1B 300,000 to 1C 3,000,000 to 1D 300,000,000 to 1

America used to rely on imports of uranium from what countries?201

A South Africa and CanadaB Canada and South KoreaC Canada and South DakotaD Japan and Russia

Nuclear fusion creates energy by202

A splitting atomsB combining together of atomsC water evaporationD acid base reactions

Fusion reactors could be fueled by_______203

A deuteriumB molybdenumC calciumD boron

In 1980 what percent of electrical power was produced by nuclear plants204

A 0%B 11%C 10%D 29%

How many types of breeder reactors are there?205

A 4B 6C 8D 2

The two major mineral sources for nuclear power are Uranium 238 and Thorium 232, fromthese _________ can be made

206

A Uranium 235 and Plutonium 239B Uranium 238 and Plutonium 232C Plutonium 240 and Thorium 239D Krypton 12 and Chromium 28

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In 1981 the United states ranked ______ in the mining of Uranium.207

A 1B 2C 3D 40

What is an isotope of hydrogen found abundant in sea water.208

A deuteronomyB deuteriumC hydrogenD molybdenum

The two types of breeder reactors are209

A gas cooled and liquid nitrogenB liguid metal and gas heatedC liguid metal and helium gasD gas cooled and liquid metal

The first atomic bomb was dropped on a large city in Japan, where was the second onedropped?

210

A KoreaB JapanC GermanyD in the desert in New Mexico

The primary problem with fusion reactors is that they.....211

A are difficult to controlB require rare fuel sourcesC are inefficient energy producersD require salt water for operation

The lithosphere is the solid rocky crust of the Earth212

A TrueB False

The three types of rocks include igneous, metamorphic and _______213

A LimestoneB SandstoneC Jared's head :)D sedimentary

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How many pesticides have been found in ground water?214

A 46B 48C 50D 12

What is the EPA?215

A A top secret office in "Area 51"B Environmental Protection AgencyC A celebration of the last day of schoolD Environmental Purpose Association

What is the most important soil particle for binding chemicals in the soil216

A pore spacesB sandC organic matterD silt

Which plant fertilizer ions are not bonded to the soil?217

A PhosphorousB NitrogenC SulfurD Potassium

What is the largest aquifer in the United States?218

A Skunk Creek Water BasinB James River BasinC Mississippi MissouriD Ogallala

Water that occurs beneath the surface of the earth is known as219

A water tableB ground waterC earth waterD hygroscopic water

How many people die each year from pesticide poisoning?220

A 500,000B only freshmenC 5,000,000D 333,333

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Most pesticides are _______ ______221

A organic phosphatesB nitrogenous basesC acidic alkalinesD synthetic organic

Ethylene dibromide is an example of an ag chemical that _______222

A is retained by the soilB volitilizesC decomposes in the soilD is transported by water

The source for most nitrates in the ground water is223

A animal manureB human sewageC fertilizerD agricultural chemicals

Methomoglobinemia is an anemia where the blood carries224

A OxygenB CarbonC HydrogenD Nitrogen

What is the primary way that pesticides are carried in the soil225

A water percolation downB volitilizationC attachment to sand moleculesD not this one

Igneous rock is formed by226

A deposits of soil particles by waterB deposits of soil particles by windC high heat and pressureD cooled molten rock

What is the EPA standard for Nitrates in drinking water227

A 1 mg/lB 10 mg/lC 100 mg/lD I have no clue!

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An overdraft occurs when (think water)228

A less water is removed than is replaced by rainB more rain falls than water is removed from the groundC more water is removed than is replaced by rainD more money is withdrawn from your account than you have

Methods of avoiding pesticides in drinking water229

A UV filtrationB DistillingC Activated Carbon FiltrationD All of the above

Many pesticides are broken down rapidly by____230

A waterB sunlightC soil acidityD soil alkalinity

In 1999 the world's population surpassed:231

A 6 millionB 6 billionC 6.6 billionD 3 billion

Using a resource for more than one purpose is known as:232

A renewableB single useC multiple useD non-renewable

The National Park Service was established in____233

A 1926B 1916C 1812D 1860

In 1970, about ______ acres were included in the National Park Service234

A 30 millionB 30 billionC 30D 30 thousand

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The study of distribution and residents of the world's biome is ____235

A biomeologyB biologyC botanyD biogeography

_________ break down organic materials into their original elements for reuse in theecosystem

236

A producersB heterotrophsC decomposersD predators

______ is the process where plants and animals use energy, and oxygen to maintain theirsystem

237

A transpirationB respirationC photosynthesisD dialysis

All living things are a part of a foodweb or food chain238

A TrueB False

A carnivore eats239

A herbivoresB meatC animals that eat plantsD all of the above

In 6000 B.C. the human population was estimated to be ______240

A 10B 10 millionC 10 billionD 10 thousand

The population was projected to be 300 million at time ______241

A of Christ's birthB when Homer Simpson was createdC of the Civil WarD when the teletubbies became popular

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Natural Resources that can last forever regardless of human activities are called:242

A exhaustibleB non renewableC non exhaustibleD fossil fuels

Conservation is defined as the use of a resource in such a way to minimize waste andmaintain the resources condition

243

A TrueB False

Preservation is defined as an attempt to prevent the use of a resource244

A TrueB False

A major land area characterized by dominant plant life forms such as tundra and grasslands245

A biomeB biogeographyC ecosystemD carrying capacity

The number of wildlife an area can support with food, shelter, and water; or the ability of agiven area to provide food water and shelter for the population of a given animal

246

A biomeB ecosystemC biogeographyD carrying capacity

A complete ecosystem must include all of the following247

A producers, heterotrophs, consumersB producers, decomposers, autotrophsC autotrophs, heterotrophs, decomposersD producers, decomposers, transformers

A group of organisms that depend on each other for food in a given ecosystem.248

A EcosystemB Food WebC BiomeD Food System

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A branch of science dealing with the complex relationships among living things in theirenvironment

249

A BiologyB EcologyC BotonyD Zoology

An organism that breaks down other organisms into their organic compounds such as fungiand bacteria

250

A TransformerB DecomposerC HumusD Organic Matter

There are _________ types of parliamentary motions251

A 3B 2C 5D 4

The types of motions include Privileged, Incidental,252

A MainB OtherC SubsidiaryD all of the above

Three taps of the gavel signals members to253

A sitB standC be dismissedD speak

To properly put an item of business on the floor, a member should say254

A I make a motion that.....B I am in favor of.......C I say that we.......D I move that.......

Each motion has four characteristics, they include whether the motion requires a second, isamendable, type of vote and .....

255

A debatableB can it be reconsideredC the order of precedenceD time frame

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The motion to take from the table must happen by when256

A after one item of businessB before the end of the same meetingC before the end of the next meetingD before twelve months have elapsed

How many times can you amend a motion?257

A onceB twiceC three timesD it cannot be amended

There are __________ ways to amend a motion258

A fourB threeC twoD one

What is the purpose of the motion to adjourn?259

A delay actionB change the intent of a motionC end debate on a motionD close a meeting

What is the purpose of the motion previous question260

A close a meetingB change the intent of a motionC end debate on a motionD change the method of voting

When would the motion point of order be used261

A When Ty talks without gaining recognitionB When Jason interrupts the speakerC When the wrong characteristics are stated for a motionD all of the above

The purpose of Parliamentary Procedure is262

A protect the rights of the minorityB hear all opinionsC ensure the rights of the majorityD all of the above

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The motions previous question, limit debate and, object to the consideration of a questionrequire

263

A a majority voteB a 2/3 voteC popcorn and mountain dewD none of these

The presiding officer is addressed as:264

A Mr.. ChairmanB Madame ChairmanC Hey You!D Both A and B

If a motion that requires a second does not receive one........265

A the motion continues for discussion by membersB the motion dies for lack of a secondC can only be amended onceD is not debatable

A quorum is the number of people who266

A must be present to lay a motion on the tableB must be present to conduct businessC must be present for items to be referred to committeesD must be absent to conduct business

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