Human Environment Interaction

Deforestation can lead to____________?

• loss of animal habitats

• soil erosion

• increases in Earth's average surface temperature

• all options.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Runoff from construction sites, which can contain excess sediment, reduces the amount of oxygen available for photosynthetic organisms.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Cleaning up polluted water is very difficult. What is a better way to reduce water pollution?

• there is no stopping it.

• Prevent pollution from entering the environment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Cleaning up polluted water is very difficult. What is a better way to reduce water pollution?

• there is no stopping it.

• Prevent pollution from entering the environment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

When forests disappear, ___________________, the number of different organisms in an ecosystem will likely _______________.

• biodiversity / decrease

• biodiversity / increase

• environment / increase

• environment / decrease

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which best describes something that would decrease the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• increasing the size of a landfill

• decreasing the size of a wetland

• increasing the size of a national forest

• decreasing the size of an oil spill

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What leads to an increase in average global temperatures?

• increase int he use of fossil fuels

• decrease in carbon dioxide emissions

• decrease in the rate of deforestation

• increase in wetland acreage

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Landscapers frequently plant grass on steep hills in the yards of new housing developments. Which statement BEST explains how grass can help conserve the soil?

• The grass provides shade so that the soil stays cool.

• The grass attracts insects that enrich the soil by laying eggs.

• The roots of the grass spread out and hold the topsoil in place.

• The roots of the grass protect the soil from the effects of acid rain,.

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Vehicles contribute to air pollution by

• increasing methane

• increasing carbon dioxide

• increasing ethanol

• increasing oxygen

Which of the following can result from deforestation?

• increased moisture

• increased plant life

• reduced air quality

• increased nutrient level

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4