Human Impact Day 3 Classwork

What is the primary cause of climate change?

• Solar radiation

• Human activities

• Natural disasters

• Wildlife migration

Which greenhouse gas is most commonly released by burning fossil fuels?

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrous oxide

• Ozone

What effect does climate change have on sea levels?

• No effect

• Decrease

• Fluctuation

• Increase

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Natural gas

Acid rain primarily results from the atmospheric release of:

• Carbon and hydrogen

• Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Methane and water vapor

What is the impact of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems?

• Increases biodiversity

• No impact

• Makes water alkaline

• Lowers pH levels, harming aquatic life

Which resource is considered nonrenewable?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Biomass

• Coal

Deforestation contributes to climate change by:

• Reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• Increasing oxygen levels

• Decreasing soil fertility

• Reducing the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed

Which energy source does not contribute to the greenhouse effect?

• Solar power

• Coal burning

• Oil burning

• Gasoline

What is the main way in which renewable resources help combat climate change?

• By producing greenhouse gases

• By using up fossil fuels

• By reducing dependency on fossil fuels

• By increasing industrial activities