Quiz Questions

Water

Describe the distribution of the Earth’s surface water.

Out of the small percentage of freshwater on Earth, what is the second largest percentage of freshwater not held in Icecaps and Glaciers?

1. Swamps
2. Ground Water
3. Lakes
4. Rivers

Of the small amount of fresh surface water on Earth, where does most of it reside?

1. Rivers
2. Swamps
3. Lakes
4. Icecaps and Glaciers

Air and Land

Describe the possible short term effects and long term effects of air pollution on human health.

What is the most common short term effect of air pollution on human health?

1. Death
2. Poisoning 
3. Irritation of the Lungs and Eyes
4. Cancer

What is the most common long term effect of air pollution on human health?

1. Long term condition afflicting or damaging the brain, nerves, liver or kidneys
2. Lung Cancer
3. Heart Disease
4. Chronic Respiratory Disease

Who is least susceptible to air pollution?

1. A young person
2. A person with a pre-existing condition
3. A child 
4. Older individuals

Food and Agriculture

Explain how genetic engineering is used in agriculture.

In Food Inc. which crop did Monsanto have a genetic engineering patent on?

1. Corn
2. Soybeans
3. Strawberries
4. Squash

How is genetic engineering commonly used to modify crops?

1. Pest Resistance
2. Less uniformly shaped crops
3. Smaller Crops
4. Decrease drought resistance