Short and Long Term Environmental Impacts

Which is the most likely outcome to the organisms in an ecosystem near the site of a nuclear disaster?

• Organisms could develop mutations in their DNA.

• Plants will grow larger.

• Organisms will develop spidey powers and protect man kind.

• Animals will be impacted but plants will not.

What is the most likely adaptation for a rabbit which once lived in the snow but now lives in shrubs and rocks due to increased global temperature?

• they will see an increase in fur production
• they will become better swimmers
• they will grow longer ears
• their coats will become darker due to natural selection

The environmental impact of mining includes erosion, loss of biodiversity,contamination of soil and water

• This is a short term impact.
• This is a long term impact.

Which of the following will have the longest term impact on organisms in an ecosystem?

• flooding
• oil spill
• blizzard
• global warming

Due to several days of downpours the rivers have overflowed their banks causing localized flooding.

• This is a long term impact.
• This is a short term impact.

In the summer in Salt Lake City the smog seems to hang in the valley for days or weeks.

• Short term impact

• Long term impact

Even folks living in the city will occasionally see a deer darting out from the trees into the road. If the city continues to expand, the deer population is likely to decline.

• Short term impact
• Long term impact

If you find no insects at all in a pond or stream, what can you conclude?

• The water is clean.
• The water is very polluted.
• There is slight pollution.
• The water has little or no pollution.

Impact last five years or less

• Short term impact
• Long term impact

Causes changes in DNA of the organism

• Short term impact
• Long term impact