Environmental Science Review

The table compares human population and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere over time. How is the size of the human population and the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere changing?

• Both the human population and the amount of CO2 is increasing.

• Both the human population and the amount of CO2 is decreasing.

• The human population is decreasing while the amount of CO2 is increasing.

• The human population is increasing while the amount of CO2 is decreasing.

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Due to weather patterns, the effects of acid rain have been most severe in the northeastern United States, including New York State. What is one action that could be taken to reduce the amount of acid rain?

• cut down trees in the Adirondacks

• build more statues

• decrease fossil fuel use

• more fishing in the Adirondack area

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The graph shows average yearly temperatures for Earth from 1900 to 1990. Which is NOT a likely reason why this change occurred?

• increased awareness of harmful effects humans have on the environment

• increased human population

• increased burning of fossil fuels

• increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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Manatees are mammals that live in the warm, clear water environment of Florida's shallow rivers. As a result of human activity and other changes in their surroundings, manatees are on the endangered species list and may one day be gone from Florida's rivers. Which human activity might lead to the extinction of manatees?

• the banning of single-use plastics

• decreased use of pesticides

• the continued disposal of plastics into our oceans

• decreased meat consumption by humans

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Which human activity would help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• decrease the burning of fossil fuels

• decrease the number of recycling programs

• increase the human population

• increase the number of cars being driven

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The usage of electricity in the United States has increased dramatically over the past 10 years. Most of this electricity is currently produced by burning fossil fuels. Which would NOT be a reason for this increased usage of electricity?

• increased use of local organic goods insteaad of imported goods

• increased number of commercial institutions

• increase in human population

• increase use of technology and electronic devices

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Which statement is best supported by the information shown in the diagram?

• The Adirondack Mountains determine the direction of prevailing winds.

• Human activities can cause pollution.

• Most rain is caused by factories.

• Acid rain is necessary for forest growth.

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Which two energy sources together provide more than 50% of the energy needs of the United States?

• hydropower and petroleum

• petroleum and natural gas

• nuclear and natural gas

• natural gas and coal

The diagram shows some ways in which groundwater can be affected by humans. Which statement is best supported by the diagram?

• Toxic waste is safe if buried below the level of the basements of nearby homes.

• Chemicals applied by farmers lower the level of pollution in drinking water.

• Human activities do not affect groundwater.

• Drinking water can become polluted from unsuspected sources.

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The passage describes how a catalytic converter in a car works. The catalytic converter most likely was developed in response to

• the demand for increased car engine power

• a need for lower-priced cars

• a need to reduce air pollution

• the demand for more fossil fuels

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