Human Impacts on Ecosystems

Which picture shows habitat fragmentation?

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Plowing fields is helpful to decomposers like earthworms and insects that live in the soil.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which word means breaking up an ecosystem with areas of change habitat?

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  pollution

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  habitat fragmentation

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  fossil fuels

Clearing part of a forest to plant grass is an example of habitat conversion.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which image shows a surface that is permeable?

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What is the most likely effect that a new parking lot will have on an ecosystem?

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  A new parking lot will produce renewable energy.

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  A new parking lot will create more flooding in the area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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  coal

• wind

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  natural gas

How does burning fossil fuels affect the carbon cycle?

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  Burning fossil fuels increases ⬆ the amount of oxygen near the ground.

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  Burning fossil fuels increases ⬆ the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

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Which statement correctly describes the impact of water pollution on an ecosystem?

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  Animals that live in the water may eat garbage and get sick or die.

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  Water pollution creates more drinking water.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Which of the following statements describes a way to reduce ⬇the impact of light pollution?

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  adding solar lights to a garden

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  turning off outdoor lights when they are not being used

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