Powers 7th Assessment MS ESS3-3

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1. How do humans impact the Earth?

• Humans impact the Earth by protecting endangered species
• human can impact living things on earth by destroying their habitat
• Humans can impact the Earth by choosing renewable energy
• Humans can create regulations to protect from too many greenhouse gases being released in the atmosphere
• All of these

2. Unclean water

• Can be filtered to make it usable
• Can be used for human consumption
• Can be a source of health and vitality
• Is an unfixable problem

3. A solution for overhunting of sensitive species is

• Let them hunt as much as they want
• Allow hunting season for a longer period of time
• Ban hunting altogether
• Give out a number of hunting permits based on the scientific assessment of how many animals are in the population

4. An alternative to fossil fuel use is

• Coal
• Oil
• Solar power
• Human power

5. Solid waste in landfills

• Decomposes quickly
• Is an efficient way to get rid of solid waste
• Does not impact the water or atmosphere
• Can have a negative impact on the environment

6. How can you conserve water?

• Taking shorter showers
• Using low-flow toilets
• Turn off water while washing hands
• Use a broom to wash down the driveway
• All of these

Explain how humans can impact the earth both in positive and negative ways.

Why is the burning of fossil fuels linked to climate change?

How might humans impact an environmentally sensitive area like a wetlands?