Human Impacts on the Biosphere

Human Impacts on the Biosphere

Answer the questions as you go through the slideshow.

Open Ended

How is our biosphere changing?

Open Ended

Why does the human population size matter?

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What is the major cause for desertification?

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What is one result of deforestation?

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Name one cause of acid rain.

Of the three above, which affects us in the mountains the most?

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Why should we be concerned about damage to the ozone layer?

Open Ended

A. Name one natural effect of the earth on climate change.

B. Name one human affect on climate change

Open Ended

Name three effects from the movie that was caused by human induced climate change.

Open Ended

Why is it important to pay attention to population numbers?

If there are no predators to feed on the invasive species, then the

population growth is out of control.

Multiple Select

Which of the following do you/your family do to reduce pollution, save energy, protect habitats?

• recycle plastic

• recycle cardboard/paper

• recycle plastic, glass and metals

• Car pool/do many errands in one car trip

• reuse items, reduce waste, conserve electricity