Human Impact

All of the following are nonrenewable resources EXCEPT

• Coal
• animals
• petroleum (oil)
• natural gas

What term describes using resources in a way that will NOT completely deplete our future supply?

• conserving

• polluting

• abusing

• recycling

Any useful material that is found in nature:

• Natural Resource
• Human Resource
• Plants

As the human population increases, so does the consumption of natural resources. What are some ways this impacts ecosystems and environments?Select ALL that apply

• overharvesting

• increased carrying capacity

• habitat loss

• environmental pollution

The _____________ the human population, the ______________ the amount of resources being used.

• greater, greater

• greater, least

• least, greater

• least, least

Fossil fuels are nonrenewable because...

• they are used to produce heat
• they take a long time to form
• they can be found underground

What is one reason it is so important that we start using renewable resources instead of nonrenewable resources?

• they are less expensive

• they are essentially 'infinite'

• they increase air pollution

We use fossil fuels and other energy sources to:

• eat and drink

• make paper and buildings

• to generate heat and electricity

These are all examples of...

• renewable resources

• nonrenewable resources

• fossil fuels

• greenhouse gases

True or False:
Most of the energy used comes from renewable resources.

• True
• False