Human Impact Quiz

What do scientists think the effect will be of having more greenhouse gases in our atmosphere?

• More warming of the atmosphere
• More cooling of the atmosphere
• More air in the atmosphere
• Less air in the atmosphere

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What type of energy sources produce greenhouse gasses?

• hydroelectric
• geothermal
• nuclear
• fossil fuels

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Which of these activities reduce greenhouse gas production? 

• Turning off lights when leaving a room
• Leaving the video game system on when your done playing
• Leaving chargers and appliances plugged in

All of the following are examples of renewable energy, EXCEPT:

• Geothermal Heat
• Solar Radiation
• Oil
• Wind Energy

There are many sources of air pollution in the United States and around the world. Some are natural sources, and others come from human activities. Which of these examples is a natural source of air pollution?

• car exhaust fumes

• methane gas from cow manure

• dust from fertilizers used on crops

• smoke from the burning of fossil fuels

Humans negatively impact the environment when we:

• consume resources faster than they can be replenished
• protect natural environments and native habitats
• use Earth's resources wisely
• reduce our consumption of nonrenewable resources

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What word means an increase in the temperature of the earth due to the release of greenhouse gases from industries and vehicles?

• pollution
• global warming
• greenhouse effect
• recycle

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Which word means when the Earth's atmosphere becomes thick with gases and substances which trap the sun's radiation, making the Earth warmer?

• global warming
• pollution
• fossil fuels
• greenhouse effect

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Which word means a natural substance formed from the buried remains of ancient organisms that can be used as a source of energy?

• renewable energy
• fossil fuels
• oil spill
• greenhouse effect

Increase in which gas is primarily responsible for increased global warming?

• Carbon dioxide
• Water vapor
• Methane
• Nitric oxides

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