Visualizing Environmental Science

Self-test 15

Self-Test

1. What section of the chapter should you read first?
   a. the beginning paragraph
   b. the title and subheadings
   c. the summary
   d. the key terms


2. After you finish a chapter section, you should __.
   a. dive straight into the next section
   b. stop and write a summary of that section in your own
   words
   c. see if you can recall and briefly recite what the chapter
   was about
   d. do both B and C


3. Explain why textbook authors use boldface and italics on
   some words and phrases. What should you do when you
   encounter boldface or italics?


4. Provide three characteristics each for visual, auditory, and
   kinesthetic learners. Why is it important to access informa-
   tion in all three ways?


5. Most successful students study ___.
   a. the night before the exam
   b. seven days before the exam
   c. consistently, at a steady and dedicated pace throughout
   the term
   d. only during class


6. Which type of learner would study best in a loud food court
   at the center of a mall?
   a. visual
   b. auditory
   c. kinesthetic
   d. None of the above. There are too many sensory distrac-
   tions here for anyone to learn efficiently.
   7. A kinesthetic learner excels when he can hear the instructions
   from someone else on how to do something new.
   a. true
   b. false
   8. An auditory learner finds it easier to learn a new subject if
   the instructor teaches in a lecture format and has associated
   podcasts available online.
   a. true
   b. false
   9. A visual learner learns best when new material is presented
   as a short film or animation first.
   a. true
   b. false
   10. Why is it important that journal articles be peer reviewed?
   11. Describe at least three things you should always do to pre-
   pare for a group study session.
   12. When is it healthy to participate in an all-night study ses-
   sion?
   a. when you have no other choice
   b. when you have been too busy to study the weeks before
   the exam
   c. when you can use stimulants, like coffee and energy
   drinks, to help keep you awake
   d. None of the above. It is never good for your health to
   participate in all-night study sessions.

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