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Conservation and Ecology in the Local Community

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What are some of the tasks an ecologist performs? Check all that apply.

researching effects of pollution on plants
educating others about the environment
studying changes below Earth's surface
studying animals and their habitats
researching how animals change over time
NOT: researching effects of pollution on plants
educating others about the environment
researching how animals change over time
The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project has not yet produced the expected results because of

lack of interest from state and local governments.
lack of knowledge of how to solve the problems.
the huge barriers to the flow of water.
the politics and the lack of funding.
NOT: A
Which government agency works to maintain water and air quality in Florida?

the Audubon Society of Florida
the Nature Conservancy
the Department of the Interior
the Department of Environmental Protection
D
What allows nongovernmental organizations to play a major role in environmental issues?

the efforts of elected leaders to protect the environment
the ability to raise awareness to protect the environment
the efforts of agency officials to protect the environment
the ability to create new laws to protect the environment
B
The Sierra Club later expanded its mission to

promote the use of alternative energy.
encourage people to enjoy nature.
improve air quality across Florida.
set aside land for conservation.
Not: D
Why was there a need for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan?

Alligators took over the habitat, causing other wildlife to disappear.
Water had been diverted to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
Agricultural needs and developers had decreased the water supply.
Hurricanes had irreversibly damaged the habitat and killed wildlife.
Not: C
What are Florida's main ecological issues? Check all that apply.

unclean energy
deforestation
dust storms
nuclear energy leaks
lack of fresh water
endangered species
ocean health
NOT: deforestation
endangered species
ocean health
Which group was founded by naturalist John Muir in 1892?

Sierra Club
Nature Conservancy
Audubon Society
Habitat for Humanity
A
Which can cause an immediate catastrophic effect on ocean life?

oil spills from oil drilling
toxins from car exhaust
pollution from dust storms
wastewater from ships
A
_____________ is the study of how organisms interact with their environment.
ecology
What role do non-governmental organizations play in addressing ecological issues? Check all that apply.

setting and enforcing policy
raising awareness of issues
monitoring progress of solutions
raising money to improve issues
educating citizens about local issues
raising awareness of issues
raising money to improve issues
educating citizens about local issues
The two main causes of air pollution in Florida are

forest fires and dust storms.
vehicle emissions and forest fires.
dust storms and unclean energy.
unclean energy and vehicle emissions.
D
The most serious environmental effect of rising sea levels is

saltwater contamination of fresh water.
the increasing number of high tides.
possible flooding of low lying areas.
damage to wharfs and docks.
C
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