Human Impact on the Environment

Which of the following is NOT a negative impact of human activity on the environment?

• An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

• A cow dying decomposing and releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• Clearing a forest to build homes

• A factory producing plastic water bottles releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

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What are the 3 ways to limit or reverse the negative effects on the environment?

• Recycle

• Clear a forest

• Reuse

• Reduce

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What is the name of the organization that was formed to combat the negative effects of humans on the environment?

• Environmental People Agency

• Environmental Pollution Association

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Ecosystem Priority Association

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Which of the following is NOT a negative impact that water bottles have on the environment?

• Fossil fuels are used to manufacture the bottles in the factories

• Water it holds is not available for other species to consume

• Plastic bottles end up in the ocean or landfills, if not recycled

• Water bottles can be refilled with water several times

What was the purpose of the Clean Air Act?

• To prevent oil spills in the ocean

• To protect public health by regulating the chemicals and ingredients that go into our food

• To limit the emissions that caused pollution and endangered public health

• To regulate the use of cars

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What was the impact of the Clean Air Act?

• All air pollutants decreased

• All air pollutants increased

• Carbon dioxide decreased and all other pollutants increased

• Carbon dioxide increased but all other pollutants decreased

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Which substance in the atmosphere should be working on decreasing the most?

• Ozone

• Carbon Dioxide

• Carbon Monoxide

• Sulfur Dioxide

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How can we decrease the amount of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere? (choose all that apply)

• Maintain green spaces and reduce deforestation

• Placing sunken ships in the ocean

• Increased use of alternate energy sources like wind, solar, and hydroelectric

• Increased spending on public transit

• Relocating animals habitats

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How many mass extinctions have occurred in earth's history?

• 5

• 6

• 4

• 7

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What caused the oldest mass extinction on earth (Ordovician/Silurian)?

• Volcano eruptions

• A Meteor

• Rapid changes in sea levels

• Overpopulation

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