Natural Events and Human Influence Quiz

Events that are caused by forces of nature such as earthquakes and floods are called ________.

• pollution

• natural resources

• natural disasters

• disease

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This is a picture of a violent rotating column called a ________.

• flood

• tornado

• hurricane

• disease

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Water, soil, sunlight, and wood are all examples of __________.

• natural resources

• human resources

• capital resources

• conservation

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It is important that we ________ our natural resources.

• use up

• waste

• pollute

• conserve

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A __________ is a large storm with high-speed winds that forms over warm water.

• snow storm

• hurricane

• avalanche

• earthquake

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A farmer dumping pesticides in a nearby stream is an example of __________.

• water pollution

• erosion

• coastal erosion

• natural disaster

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An _______ has occured to cause the destruction in the image.

• forest fire

• hurricane

• erosion

• earthquake

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All of the following are examples of how humans NEGATIVELY influence the environment EXCEPT.....

• wasting water

• polluting water

• conserving resources

• air pollution

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Erosion can be caused by __________.

• waves, rain, and wind

• birds

• planting too many trees

• conservation

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Humans can have both positive AND negative influences on the environment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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