Positive Human Impacts Ecosystems

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of the blueprint mentioned in the title?

• Environmental Conservation

• Economic Growth

• Technological Advancement

• Cultural Heritage

Multiple Choice

Which subfield of plant ecology deals with the restoration of ecosystems?

• Conservation ecology

• Restoration ecology

• Behavioral ecology

• Landscape ecology

Multiple Choice

The process of restoring an area of land to a more natural, productive state is called:

• Erosion

• Desertification

• Nutrient Depletion

• Land Reclamation

Multiple Choice

The process of restoring an area of land to a more natural, productive state is called

• erosion.

• nutrient depletion.

• desertification.

• land reclamation.

Multiple Choice

the ability of an ecosystemto maintain biodiversity and production indefinitely

• sustainability

• ecological restoration

• natural resources

• regulation

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a sustainable practice?

• Mowing your lawn

• planting more trees when some are cut down

• Using oil instead of natural gas

• Having more cattle to take care of the grass and weeds

Multiple Choice

What are the benefits of using mass transit as mentioned in the image?

• Cleaner Air

• Less Traffic

• Fuel Conservation

• Increased Pollution

Multiple Choice

What are the benefits of biodegradable products compared to non-biodegradable products?

• They enrich the soil

• They are cheaper

• They are more durable

• They are easier to produce

Multiple Choice

What percentage of energy is saved by recycling a single aluminum can versus making one from scratch?

• 75%

• 85%

• 90%

• 95%

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to be an active agent of healing in nature?

• To reduce harm to the environment

• To actively restore ecosystems

• To ignore environmental issues

• To promote industrial growth

Multiple Choice

What are the two solutions for soil conservation mentioned in the image?

• Cover Crops

• No-Till Farming

• Crop Rotation

• Soil Erosion

Multiple Choice

What are the key benefits of using biological pest control?

• Keeps dangerous chemicals out of our water supply

• Protects vital 'good guys' like bees

• Creates a balanced ecosystem

• Increases pest population

Multiple Choice

What is the amount of CO2 that a single mature tree can pull from the atmosphere every year?

• 24+ LBS

• 36+ LBS

• 48+ LBS

• 60+ LBS

Multiple Choice

What is the role of community gardens in sustainable urban planning?

• To decrease biodiversity

• To increase reliance on imported foods

• To provide local produce and promote community engagement

• To serve as decorative spaces only

Multiple Choice

What is the role of sewage treatment facilities in our cities?

• To pollute water bodies

• To clean wastewater before returning it to rivers

• To increase water usage

• To provide drinking water

Open Ended

In 5-7 sentences, explain an environmental issue that could be resolved through environmental legislation and HOW you could help in getting legislation passed.

Multiple Choice

What are the connections between the following concepts: Environmental Laws, Recycling, and Sewage Treatment?

• They are unrelated

• They all contribute to environmental health

• They are only relevant to urban areas

• They are only applicable in developed countries

Multiple Choice

Where can you make the biggest difference? Consider your community, your skills, and your passion.

• In your community

• In a different country

• In a big city

• In a small town

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident