Human Impact Quiz

Which of the following is a way in which humans enable the spread of invasive species?

• Transportation

• Overhunting of native species

• Pollution

Why are invasive species bad for the environment?

• Compete with native species for resources

• Can cause native species to go extinct

• Destroy habitat

• All of the above

What is biodiversity?

• Habitat loss

• Number of a specific species in an ecosystem

• Variety of life in an ecosystem

Why is biodiversity important?

• Allows animals to become extinct

• Helps current population of species adapt and survive

• Prevents invasive species from coming

• Prevents ecosystems from human impact

Which human impact has lead to a decline in biodiversity?

• Pollution

• Habitat Loss

• Overharvesting

• All of the above

Which of the following is a benefit of ecosystem services?

• Food

• Recreation

• Nutrient Cycling

• All the above

Which of these solutions BEST describes how you could reduce the negative environmental effects of residential development?

• Develop wetlands to absorb chemicals in the runoff

• Plant larger lawns around houses in the development

• Build concrete drainage streams to help water flow faster

• Construct several small roads instead of a few large ones

What is a result of deforestation?

• Habitat destruction

• Provides more wildlife

• Causes and increase in the number of species

• Causes a decrease in human population

Which of the following human actions could have a positive impact on local ecosystems?

• Clearing forests to make way for new farms

• Using renewable resources

• Producing waste during technology development

• Increase the use of pesticides to protect crops

Which of the following is a result of burning fossil fuels, such as coal and oil?

• Methane gas

• Carbon Dioxide

• More fossil fuels

• Water