Human Impact on Resources Quiz

What term refers to the practice of renewing destroyed ecosystems?

• erosion

• terrace farming

• habitat restoration

• tree belting

Which activity is a method of habitat restoration?

• cleaning up after environmental disasters

• allowing trees to grow naturally

• farming techniques like terrace farming and tree belts

• creating a reservoir to prevent flooding

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which is a nonpoint source of pollution?

• Tourists throw trash into the ocean.

• A car mechanic pours oil on the ground.

• Rain contains chemicals that seep into the ground.

• A pipe dumps waste from a factory into a stream.

What is one way people positively affect water resources?

• polluting from nonpoint sources

• increasing farming and construction

• disposing of chemicals in water

• limiting use of acid and other pollutants

Which statement provides the best argument against making major changes to the atmosphere to help protect Earth’s resources?

• There will be less soil and dust in the air as construction increases.

• The atmosphere will improve as more people move to large cities.

• Making major changes to the atmosphere can be a costly process.

• It is more important to protect land and water resources than the atmosphere.

What human activity contributes to air pollution?

• construction

• reforestation

• habitat restoration

• dam development

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which is a negative effect of deforestation on the environment?

• habitat restoration

• desertification

• soil production

• urbanization

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What process leads to deforestation and increased erosion?

• mining

• reforestation

• desertification

• urbanization 

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which challenge arises from trying to protect the environment?

• high clean-energy startup costs

• less access to clean water

• lower taxes for citizens

• more land available for farming

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Which correctly lists three main causes of deforestation?

• air pollution, mining, logging

• mining, cattle ranching, logging

• cattle ranching, water pollution, air pollution

• water pollution, logging, mining

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4