Human Population Growth Quiz

Which statement best summarizes the effect of human population growth on other species?

• The effect is always positive; other species thrive when humans do.

• The effect is mostly positive; most other species thrive when humans do.

• The effect is always negative; wherever there are humans, other species suffer.

• The effect is mostly negative; fewer resources are available for most other species when human populations grow.

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_____ is the number of members of one species within an ecosystem or habitat.

• Biodiversity

• Community

• Population

• Niche

Which statement best summarizes the effect of technology on human population growth?

• Technology can be used to reduce the impact of population growth on the planet.

• Technology is the sole cause of the growth in the human population.

• Technology neither caused nor can cure the negative effects of a large population.

• Technology is the sole cause of the reduction in the rate of human population growth.

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Which statement best summarizes the relationship between the growth of the human population and the economy of a country?

• Most population growth occurs in countries with poor economies.

• Countries with weaker economies have lower birthrates.

• Countries with stronger economies have higher birthrates.

• Most population growth occurs in countries with strong economies.

Where does most of the growth in the world occur?

• developed countries

• the United States

• developing countries

• rural areas

What is introduced by humans and can cause a reduction in the numbers of one or more species in an ecosystem?

• air

• water

• pollution

• solar energy

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Which one of the following are Greenhouse Gases

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Helium

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What is the definition of sustainable?

• Actions that meet the needs of today, regardless of future generations

• Actions that meet the needs of today, without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

• Actions that meet the needs of future generations but do not meet today's needs

• Actions that do not meet the needs of people

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Population growth is equal around the world.

• True

• False

Which of the following have led to the population explosion?

• Improving health care

• Cleaner water

• More disease

• Shorter lifespans

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