Human Impact on the Environment

Which type of pollution is shown in the image below?

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Acid precipitation

• Global warming

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What is the difference between conservation and stewardship?

• Conservation is managing the resources we have responsibly so they don’t become too damaged to use; stewardship is wisely using resources so there are still plenty for future generations

• Conservation is wisely using resources so there are plenty for future generations; stewardship is managing the resources we have responsibly so they don’t become too damaged to use.

• There is no difference; they are the same thing

Which type of human impact is shown in the picture below?

• Desertification

• Deforestation

• Urban sprawl

• Land pollution

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Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Solar Energy

• Wind Energy

• Hydro Energy

• Fossil Fuel Energy

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

• A federal law that requires all houses to have a greenhouse in their yard

• Explains how the atmosphere protects the Earth

• The way certain gases, like water vapor and carbon dioxide absorb and reradiate energy from the sun

• Explains how plants grow better inside than outside

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Which of the following is one way that we can preserve water resources?

• Leave the water running while you are washing dishes or brushing your teeth

• Only do laundry on certain days even if you don’t have full loads

• Take shorter showers

• Set your irrigation systems on timers so they only water at certain times, rain or shine

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Which of the following is one way to preserve land resources?

• Reduce urban sprawl

• Clear cutting trees to increase land for farming

• Only build one park per city

• Only build recycling factories in the biggest cities

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Several factors can lead to soil erosion. Which of these human activities is most likely to contribute to soil erosion?

• Clearing land for farming

• Planting trees and vegetation

• Preserving land as a wildlife habitat

• Reducing the amount of livestock in an area

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Humans need fresh, clean water to survive. Which of these claims is true about fresh water?

• An unlimited amount of fresh water is available on Earth

• In some places on Earth, fresh water is being used up faster than it can be replaced.

• The global population is currently decreasing, and people are using less fresh water.

• Fresh water was once considered a renewable resource, but today it is considered an inexhaustible resource.

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

• Dust Storms

• Volcanic Ash

• Industrial emissions

• Forest fires caused by lightning

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