Human Impact on Environment

What is one major benefit of recycling aluminum cans?

• It increases greenhouse gas emissions.

• It reduces the need to mine new aluminum ore.

• It uses more energy than making new cans.

• It leads to more waste in landfills.

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Which of the following is a negative impact of oil drilling?

• Increased job opportunities in the area.

• Reduction in carbon emissions.

• Habitat destruction for local wildlife.

• Improved air quality.

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What is a common source of air pollution?

• Planting trees.

• Riding bicycles.

• Burning fossil fuels.

• Recycling paper.

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What is the primary cause of global warming?

• Decreased use of technology.

• Increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

• More ice forming at the poles.

• Reduced use of fossil fuels.

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Which species conservation effort is most effective in protecting endangered animals?

• Building more urban areas.

• Cutting down forests.

• Establishing wildlife reserves.

• Increasing hunting quotas.

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What does recycling help to reduce?

• The amount of waste sent to landfills.

• The number of trees in forests.

• The use of clean energy.

• The production of fresh water.

How does oil spill affect marine life?

• It improves the water quality.

• It increases fish populations.

• It contaminates water and harms organisms.

• It makes the ocean less salty.

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Which type of pollution is primarily caused by industrial discharge?

• Noise pollution.

• Light pollution.

• Water pollution.

• Soil pollution.

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What is a direct effect of global warming on polar regions?

• Increased ice thickness.

• Decreased animal migration.

• Melting of polar ice caps.

• More polar bear populations.

Why is it important to conserve endangered species?

• To increase greenhouse gas emissions.

• To maintain biodiversity and ecological balance.

• To increase land available for agriculture.

• To reduce the number of wildlife reserves.

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