Environmental Impact, Science Methods, and Scientific Theories

Which of the following is an example of how an individual can impact the environment?

• Planting a tree in their backyard

• Walking to school instead of driving

• Recycling plastic bottles

• All of the above

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Which of the following human activities is most harmful to biodiversity?

• Recycling

• Deforestation

• Using renewable energy sources

• Planting trees

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What is the main effect of burning fossil fuels on the Earth’s climate?

• It lowers global temperatures

• It increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

• It promotes biodiversity

• It filters out harmful radiation

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How does excessive use of pesticides affect the environment?

• It helps in the growth of healthy plants

• It increases food production in urban areas

• It harms wildlife and contaminates water sources

• It helps restore natural ecosystems

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How does reducing waste in landfills contribute to environmental sustainability?

• It increases greenhouse gas emissions

• It decreases the amount of natural resources used

• It reduces pollution and saves space in landfills

• It eliminates the need for recycling programs

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Which of the following steps comes first in the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Analyze data

• Make an observation

• Communicate results

Which of the following best describes the role of experimentation in the scientific method?

• To confirm the hypothesis without error

• To test the hypothesis and gather data

• To prove the theory beyond doubt

• To make generalizations from the data

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How does scientific knowledge influence society's decision-making?

• It allows for decisions based on personal beliefs

• It helps inform decisions that impact health, policy, and the environment

• It has no influence on decision-making

• It only affects decisions in the field of medicine

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How do scientists ensure that their findings are accurate and reliable?

• By publishing their research immediately

• By conducting repeated experiments and peer review

• By using personal opinions to guide research

• By focusing on one experiment only

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