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Human Impact

Authored by Kimberly Morrill

Science

9th - 10th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

One way that humans could have a positive impact on local environments is to:

generate waste products as a result of technological advances
use resources that are renewable
increase planting large areas of one crop
increase the use of pesticides

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Environmentalists are hoping to protect endangered organisms by calling for a reduction in the use of pesticides, because loss of these organisms would:

increase the mutation rate in plants
cause pesticides to become more toxic to insects
reduce biodiversity in various ecosystems
decrease the space and resources available to other organisms

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Some people see the benefit of wind energy as a clean alternative to fossil fuels for energy production. Others believe it is dangerous for migratory birds. These opinions best illustrate that decisions about alternate energy sources:

will usually favor older methods of energy production over newer methods
must be made by weighing the risks and costs against the benefits
must be made by taking into account the present needs of the citizens without looking toward the future
should be the responsibility of each individual

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

New fuels are being produced by converting corn and grasses into compounds containing alcohols that can be broken down for energy in various engines. The purpose of this research is to

reduce the use of nonrenewable resources.
increase the rate of air pollution.
reduce the rate of homeostasis in organisms.
cause a loss of biodiversity in the rain forests.

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The presence of wastes, such as plastic bags and motor oil, in lakes and streams miles away from developed areas suggests that:

ecosystems are interconnected and human action can alter ecosystem equilibrium.
recycling programs have failed to conserve biotic resources.
natural processes can alter ecosystem stability.
direct harvesting practices have led to irreversible destruction of ecosystems.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

DDT and other pesticides used over 50 years ago are still affecting the environment today. Scientists have found these substances in recent glacier runoff. Glacier runoff occurs during the summer, when precipitation that has fallen on glaciers during the winter is released. Ice layers from existing glaciers have been analyzed. The results of this analysis show that the concentrations of DDT and other pesticides were highest about 10 years after the use of these substances was banned.This information shows that:

DDT and other pesticides cause glacier runoff during the summer.
it takes humans over 50 years to analyze a glacier.
precipitation helps to break down pesticides.
the decision of one human generation may have an impact on future generations.

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What long-term impact could the destruction of large areas of forests have on Earth?

decreased rates of erosion
increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
decreased amounts of acid rain
increased atmospheric oxygen levels

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