Human Impact on the Enviroment

problem caused by increased levels of CFC's in the atmosphere

• global warming
• thermal pollution 
• greenhouse effect
• ozone depletion

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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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1. What would Earth be like without the greenhouse effect?

• The same temperature

• a little cooler than it is now

• . Too cold to live

• a little warmer than it is now

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1. Which biome has the highest biodiversity and is the most threatened?

• Temperate forests

• grasslands

• tropical rain forests

• deserts

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1. Why has Earth's human carrying capacity increased greatly?

• Other organisms have been displaced by agriculture, so there is more space for humans.

• Humans have modified their environment due to technological advances.

• Humans can live closer together than other animals

• Humans are now eating fewer plants than they used to.

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1. What is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity on Earth?

• habitat destruction

• loss of drinking water

• decrease in food supply

• pollution

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What government organization watches the health of the environment and looks for ways to reduce the impact of humans?

Select all of the alternative fuels listed below.

• Gasohol

• Biodiesel

• diesel

• Ethanol

The use of Hybrid cars could reduce?

• Land pollution

• Air pollution

• River pollution

• Water pollution

A hybrid car like Toyota Prius and Civic Hybrid not only conserves fuel but also produce less _______________ emissions

• H2O

• CO2

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