Human Impact on the Environment Review

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New fuels are being produced by converting corn and grasses into compounds containing alcohols that can be broken down for energy in various engines. What is the purpose of this research?

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reduce the use of nonrenewable resources.

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Which action could humans take to slow the rate of global warming? Options: Cut down trees for more efficient land use, Increase the consumption of petroleum products, Use alternate sources of energy such as wind, Reduce the use of fuel-efficient automobiles.

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Use alternate sources of energy such as wind.

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An increase in human population puts a stress on resources that can be renewed, such as

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water and trees

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Global warming is most closely associated with: increased use of solar panels, increased industrialization, reducing the rate of species extinction, removal of environmental wastes

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increased industrialization

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Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.

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True

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Which of these problems could happen if we don't look after the resources we have?
- Loss of animal homes
- Climate change
- Increase in pollution
- All of the above

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All of the above

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Which is NOT a way to decrease your ecological footprint?

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Driving a large car around for fun.

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When biodiversity decreases, what happens to sustainability?

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Sustainability also decreases

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The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases?

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burning fossil fuels

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What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forest have on earth?

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increased atmospheric carbon dioxide