Bio 7.1 Humanity

Multiple Choice

What is ecological footprint?

• The spreading of urban areas into rural areas to accommodate an expanding population.

• The act of moving from rural to urban areas.

• The amount of land required by a person for waste management, food and transport etc.

• It is a measure of the impact living things have on the environment

Multiple Choice

According to this image, in which continent does the ecological footprint exceed capacity by the largest amount?

• Europe

• North America

• South America

• Australia

Multiple Select

Which of the following increased significantly after the Great Acceleration started in the 1950s?

• Fertilizer consumption

• Primary energy use

• Water use

• Pollution education

Multiple Choice

Why did humans farm more land enriched with fertilizers during the Great Acceleration?

• To reduce pollution

• To feed a growing population

• To decrease energy use

• To save water

Multiple Choice

What are human-altered biomes referred to as?

• Anthromes

• Ecosystems

• Rainforests

• Deserts

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a non-human cause of global change?

• Volcanism

• Urbanization

• Deforestation/reforestation

• Fishing and hunting

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a human cause of global change?

• Solar output

• Population growth

• Pollutants and waste

• Urbanization