Help - Race to save the planet...

[1chulent]

Hi - Due to pressurizing conditions, I am taking Race o Save the Planet DSST tomorrow and have only begun studying instantcert today... i'm reading the questions and answers thoroughly. What are my chances of passing???:eek:

[ncaagirl]

Hi - I don't know, but there have been several posts of people that have gone in cold to this one and passed. I'd really like to have feedback from you. I'm supposed to take it in two weeks.

Look under the specific feedback section, though, because there is good information on it. For example, many questions on greenhouse gasses and the effect on the environment, and waste water treatment plants. I'll be interested in knowing from you if this is still the case. I don't know how often they change the tests or if there is more than one test for each subject.

Teri

[1chulent]

thanks - i'm really nervous...:confused: Some posts make it seem very doable, others not...
wish me luck, i'll keep you posted!

[ncaagirl]

Thanks, I'd really appreciate it. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you!

[Shadowless]

Hi - Due to pressurizing conditions, I am taking Race o Save the Planet DSST tomorrow and have only begun studying instantcert today... i'm reading the questions and answers thoroughly. What are my chances of passing???:eek:

You may beable to pass, I don't know for sure though. But keep in mind, these tests are designed for those who have a history of knowledge in that area, so if you have only studied for a day, then I don't know if you can or will pass. But then again you may have some knowledge in the area already.

[RBOWMAN]

You may beable to pass, I don't know for sure though. But keep in mind, these tests are designed for those who have a history of knowledge in that area, so if you have only studied for a day, then I don't know if you can or will pass. But then again you may have some knowledge in the area already.

I took this test a while ago and would not ever reccommend trying this test cold. There were too many involved and specific questions to try and attempt it on a "general knowledge" basis. Be careful not to underestimate the scope of this test. When I took this test I believe I posted a pretty extensive summary of my thoughts on the test...check out that posting if you want for more timely insight. Good luck on whatever direction you decide to go in. Regards, Ron

[ncaagirl]

Here is Rob's post - it was very helpful

LOTS OF QUESTIONS ON THE ATMOSPHERE..LAYERS..CHEM COMPOSURE
2. NOTHING ON PREHISTORIC MAN
3. OZONE IMPACT..CHARACTERISTICS AND LAYER IT IMPACTS
4. GREATEST USER OF PETROLEUM...TRANSORTATION ,INDUSTRY,ETC.
5. FOSSIL FUELS THEIR BEGINNINGS,FUTURE AND ALTERNATIVES TO THEM
6. THE SUN ,ITS' IMPACT POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE
7. GREENHOUSE WARMING..THE HOWS, WHYS AND IMPACT ON OUR FUTURE
8. TUNDRA,RANGELANDS, TROPICAL RAIN FORESTS,GRASSLANDS..DYNAMICS
9. PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS..KNOW THE DIFFERENCES AND PURPOSES
10. RENEWABLE RESOURCES VS NONRENEWABLE
11. THE IDEA OF SUSTAINABILITY
12. CARBON DIOXIDE AND HOW IT IMPACTS OUR ENVIRONMENT
13. WATER AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A POND IS LEFT ALONE
14. IRRIGATION AND ITS' IMPACT ON OUR ENVIRONMENT..COSTS, ENERGY
15. WHAT CONSTITUTES ENERGY IN THE WORLD OF OUR ENVIRONMENT
16. HOW SHOULD WE TREAT "STACKABLE" POLLUTION ISSUES
17. PHOTOSYNTHESIS THE HOW'S AND IMPACTS
18 ALGEA..IMPACT..DEVELOPMENT
19. OCEAN GROWTH COMPARED TO TROPICAL FOREST DEVELOPMENT
20. COAL AND ITS' POLLUTION IMPACT AND HOW BEST TO DEAL WITH IT
21. SOLAR HEATING AND AMOUNT OF HEAT ABSORBED BY EARTH
22. CURRENT POPULATION TRENDS..GROWTH AND DEATH RATES
23. ANTARTICA AND CARBON DIOXIDE FINDINGS
24. KEYSTONE AND INDICATOR FACTORS
25. FARMING AND SOIL CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENTS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
26. DESERTIFICATION..CAUSES ,IMPACT
27. INFANT MORTALITY RATES...
28. POPULATION ,COMMUNITY ETC..WHAT DO THEY MEAN AND HOW THEY DIFFER
29 EARTHS EXPONENTIAL GROWTH AND CURRENT GROWTH PERCENT

Others posted:

Eutrophication (both natural and cultural)
Know Biomass
The population increase percentage
Specifics on grassland biomes
Whether the birth rate is increasing or decreasing as compared to the death rate
Which global region's population is increasing more than the others
Which region experiences the most acid rain

[1chulent]

thanks for the encouragement everyone!

thanks for ron's post, teri - much appreciated!

[1chulent]

well, I took it! I'm really not sure how it went. I think it was OK... we'll see when I get the results. Know biodiversity, biomass, about nitrogen/phosphorous, birth/death rates, types of grasslands (not on IC),
eutrophication... basically what other posts have written.
good luck!!!

[ncaagirl]

I took this test today and thought the information posted was right on. I was surprised at how direct the questions on my test were, just a few that I really had to think about and/or just guess an answer. I did study for about a month, read a text book and did the IC. I definitely over studied, but I have a hard time doing it any other way.

Thanks to everyone who posted. I'm pretty confident I passed, and I don't give a hoot by how much.

Teri