Human Impacts & Biodiversity

Which of the following issues is the cause of the other environmental impacts caused by humans?

• pollution
• human population growth
• climate change
• habitat destruction 

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Which of the following results when nitrogen and sulfur-containing compounds mix with water in the atmosphere?

• global warming
• ozone depletion 
• acid rain
• thermal pollution

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Which of the following results when levels of CO₂ in the atmosphere increase due to fossil fuel burning?

• ecological succession 
• acid rain 
• ozone depletion
• global warming

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Fishermen have harvested certain fish to the point where the population of that fish is decreasing. This level of direct harvesting could cause

• ecosystems to be improved for future generations
• ecosystems to be severely damaged
• the restoration of environmental stability
• all other fish species to increase in number

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Pollution can cause harm to the ___________.  

• air
• land
• water
• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Conservation is the act of conserving, or protecting the environment, plants, and animals. What are some things you can do to help conserve our environment? 

• leave water on, leave TV on, run dishwasher with 1 plate
• run the washing machine with 1 shirt
• leave the refrigerator door open
• turn off water, turn off lights, turn off TV

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Biodiversity is

• not important

• a variety of living things in an area

• a good ecosystem

• happy animals

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is an example of a human disturbance?

• Deforestation

• Drought

• Tsunami

• Changing Seasons

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which ecosystem has the most biodiversity?

• Canadian Province of Quebec

• African Savannah

• Amazon Rainforest

• Arctic Tundra

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Ecosystems with ________ diversity are more resilient to disturbances.

• High

• Low

• Average

• No

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