SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT—UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

ENV200H1S— ASSESSING GLOBAL CHANGE: SCIENCE AND THE

ENVIRONMENT

Mid-Term Exam: Monday, May 27, 2019

Room: MS3154 (Last names A to R)

ES2172 (Last names S to Z)

Time: 1.15 to 2.15 PM

Instructor: R. Verma

NAME (print): __________________________________________________________

(Last name) (First name)

STUDENT #: _________________________________

Time: 1.15 to 2.15 PM (60 minutes)

Marks: 25 marks (Section 1: 20 Marks. Section 2: 5 Marks)

Instructions: Please print neatly and clearly.

There is one rough sheet attached to this exam for your use. This will not be
marked.

SECTION 1 15 MARKS

Quiz style short answers, true false, multiple choice.

Please answer 15 out of 16 questions. All questions are worth 1 mark each.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Circle the right answer.

 1. Environmental science is a

A. narrowly defined set of physical, life, and social sciences.

B. theoretical approach in interpreting the environment.
C. way to see the world in scientific terms.
D. systematic approach in learning about the environment.
E. special set of problem-solving skills.

2. Potential energy is _______ energy.

A. electrical
B. motion
C. stored
D. heat
E. latent

SECTION 2 10 MARKS

Short answers around one page or two. This section will test your concepts, definitions and
understanding.

SAMPLE QUESTION

What is biogeochemical cycle? Why is life dependent on biogeochemical cycle?

Lecture and textbook guidelines:

Lecture 1: Understanding Environmental Issues and Science. All the slides. Textbook chapter 1,
pages (5-8 and 12-27, Edition 5). Edition 4 is slightly different in sub topics. Please ensure you
have the correct topics.

Lecture 2: Environmental Systems- Energy and Material Cycles. All lecture slides. Textbook
chapter 4, pages 113-128 not including hydrological cycle (Edition 5). Pages 114 to 129,
(Edition 4).

Lecture 3: Biomes, Biodiversity and Environmental conservation. All Lecture Slides. Textbook
chapter 2, pages 62-79 (Edition 5). Pages 66-80 (Edition 4)
Lecture 4: Evolution, Species Interactions and Biological Communities. All lecture slides.
Textbook chapter 3, pages 82-92, not including invasive species. (Edition 5). Pages 83-92
(Edition 4).

Lecture 5: Food and Agriculture. All lecture slides. Textbook chapter 10, pages 326-341 (Edition
5).