Science Topic 2 Lesson 4 - Human Impacts on the Environment

Which energy source can damage land and water without polluting the air?

• coal

• hydro

• nuclear

• solar

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Installing solar cells and hydropower dams _____

• can cause damage to air

• cannot disturb habitats

• cannot cause a change

• can disturb habitats

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Which conclusion is supported by the evidence in the table?

• Renewable sources of energy have less impact on the environment than nonrenewable sources.

• Fossil fuels have less impact on the environment than other nonrenewable sources.

• Nonrenewable sources of energy have less impact on the environment than renewable sources.

• Renewable sources of energy do not impact the environment.

How does mining impact the environment?

• releases harmful chemicals into the air

• leaves large areas of land changed

• creates a risk of spills

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How does fossil fuel combustion impact the environment?

• releases harmful chemicals into the air

• leaves large areas of land changed

• creates a risk of spills

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How can transporting materials impact the environment?

• releases harmful chemicals into the air

• leaves large areas of land changed

• creates a risk of spills

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