Click the link below to take the multiple choice and T/F portion of the BIOL 1 Midterm. You will then return to this page and take the short answer portion of the midterm. When answering the short answer portion of the midterm be sure to copy and paste the answers into a word processor, answer the questions and then copy and paste the questions and answers into the interactive form below. Your proctor will save a copy of your short answer questions in case of an emergency.
Multiple Choice and True/False Portion of Midterm Exam
Mr. Walker
Biology 1: Environmental Biology
Midterm Examination
George Walker, Instructor
Short Answer: Read the entire question carefully before answering.
1. Define "An environmentally sustainable society." (5 Points)
2. List 5 issues facing mankind in the 21st Century. (5 Points)
3. During the Industrial Revolution and into the Information and Globalization Revolution, it is recognized that a decrease in infant mortality occurred, along with an increase in longevity. Explain what contributed to these two changes and explain how they have contributed to the exponential growth of the human population during the last century. (10 Points)
4. Water molecules (H20) form hydrogen bonds between each other giving water special properties that differ from the other elements found in the same column of the periodic table as oxygen. What are those properties and why are they important to biological life on earth. (10 Points)
5. Define the term energy, and explain the difference between kinetic and potential energy and give several examples of each. (5 Points)
6. Photosynthesis is an extremely important chemical process performed by all green plants. Describe the photosynthesis, and explain why is it important to all forms of biological life on the earth? (10 Points)
7. Gold Mining in North America: Discuss the process of cyanide heap extraction, and discuss at least 3 environmental effects of this mining process on wildlife, their habitats, and water resources. (10 Points)
8. Explain the Law of Conservation of Matter. (5 Points)
9. Explain the hydrologic cycle by using the following terms: evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, percolation, and run-off. (10 Points)