Quiz Review - Human Impact on the Environment

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric power

Which concept refers to the depletion of a shared resource by individuals acting in their self-interest?

• Renewable resources

• Sustainability

• Tragedy of the commons

• Ozone depletion

What is the main cause of ozone depletion?

• Carbon dioxide emissions

• Deforestation

• CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons)

• Renewable energy sources

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What does sustainability aim to achieve?

• Continuous depletion of resources

• Meeting present needs without compromising future generations

• Maximizing pollution levels

• Ignoring environmental concerns

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What layer of the Earth's atmosphere does the ozone layer primarily exist in?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the consequence of ozone depletion?

• Increased UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface

• Decreased greenhouse effect

• Improved air quality

• Reduced global temperatures

Which gas is primarily responsible for the accumulation of heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

What is the main source of carbon dioxide accumulation in the atmosphere?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Deforestation

• Volcanic eruptions

• Ozone depletion

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is a consequence of excessive carbon dioxide accumulation?

• Ozone depletion

• Acid rain

• Global warming

• Decreased greenhouse effect

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

How do renewable resources differ from nonrenewable resources?

• Renewable resources can be replenished over time, while nonrenewable resources cannot.

• Nonrenewable resources are cleaner to use than renewable resources.

• Renewable resources are always more expensive to extract than nonrenewable resources.

• Nonrenewable resources are not affected by human activity.