exit ticket 6.2-human impact notes review

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Biofuels

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

• Renewable resources are always available, non-renewable are not.

• Renewable resources can be replenished quickly, non-renewable resources exist in limited amounts and can be used up.

• Non-renewable resources are more expensive than renewable resources.

• Renewable resources are only found in certain locations.

Open Ended

List two advantages and two disadvantages of using wind energy as a renewable resource.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are advantages of hydroelectric dams?

• No carbon emissions when used

• Reliable

• High upfront costs

• Multiple uses

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to reduce waste according to the 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' guidelines?

• Buy only what you need

• Use empty jars to hold leftover food

• Compost food scraps

• Leave lights on when not in use

Multiple Choice

Which sector is responsible for the largest portion of the carbon footprint according to the diagram?

• Industry

• Electricity & Heat

• Agriculture

• Road Transportation

Open Ended

Explain how the concepts of 'Reduce', 'Reuse', and 'Recycle' can help lower an individual's carbon footprint.

Multiple Choice

Based on the world map and graph, which group of countries has the lowest average CO2 emissions per capita?

• Overdeveloped countries

• Rich countries

• Developing countries

• Poor countries

Open Ended

What trend is shown in the atmospheric CO2 concentration at Mauna Loa Observatory from 1960 to 2015, and what might be the causes of this trend?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are products of the combustion of hydrocarbons?

• CO2

• H2O

• O2

• CH4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of fossil fuels?

• Coal

• Crude oil

• Natural gas

• Biomass

Open Ended

Explain the main differences in the formation of coal versus crude oil and natural gas.

Multiple Choice

Which human activity is NOT listed as an impact of fossil fuels in the provided slides?

• Mining

• Deforestation

• Pollution

• Acid precipitation

Open Ended

Describe two environmental impacts of mining for fossil fuels, using examples from the images.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pollutants released from mining is most closely associated with acid precipitation and breathing issues?

• Lead

• Sulfur dioxide

• Mercury

• Arsenic

Multiple Select

Which of the following are acids formed when fossil fuel emissions react with water in the atmosphere?

• Carbonic acid

• Sulfuric acid

• Nitric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

Open Ended

Explain how the greenhouse effect allows life on Earth, and why too much greenhouse effect is harmful.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are potential consequences of climate change as described in the slides?

• Habitat shifts

• Ocean warming

• Increased storms

• Decreased sea levels

Open Ended

How do you think human activities can affect the availability of natural resources?

Multiple Choice

What is one example of a natural resource?

• Plastic

• Mineral

• Concrete

• Steel