Sustainability

What can prevent soil erosion? (3)

• Contouring crop lines

• Planting flowers

• Clear cutting wooded areas

• Decreasing a slope of a hill

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The burning of fossil fuels may contribute to the following except....

• Global Warming

• Coriolis Effect

• Pollution

• Acid Rain

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Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable?

• They create waste

• They can be more cost effective at least at the beginning

• They are buried beneath the ground

• They take a long time to replenish

What are negative impacts of dams?

• Can change the pattern of the water flow in the area

• It would make it harder for cars to cross the river

• Animals would have new homes inside the dam

• It could create a lake that people can use for recreation

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Which two industries have experienced an increase in competition for resources b/c of biofuel?

• agriculture and recreation

• agriculture and transportation

• medical and recreation

• medical and transportation

Which activity would result in the biggest decrease of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• planting fewer trees and grasses

• converting forested areas to farm fields

• reducing the use of fossil fuels

• limiting the number of animals in an area

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Which statement describes how recycling aluminum cans positively affects the environment?

• Recycling makes solid waste.

• Recycling produces air pollution.

• Recycling uses energy.

• Recycling conserves mineral resources.

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What makes a renewable resource renewable?

• Replenishes quickly

• Causes little harm to the environment

• Can cause great harm to the environment

• Takes a long time to replenish

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What makes a non-renewable resources non-renewable?

• Replenishes quickly

• Takes a long time to replenish

• Causes little harm to the environment

• Can cause great harm to the environment

What makes a non-renewable resources undesirable? (2)

• Replenishes quickly

• Takes a long time to replenish

• Causes little harm to the environment

• Can cause great harm to the environment

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