Ecological Footprint & Causes of Environmental Issues Quiz

What does the term "ecological footprint" measure?

• The number of species in a given area.

• The total area of land required to sustain an activity or population.

• The amount of carbon dioxide produced by an activity.

• The total water usage of a population.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is NOT a factor in calculating an ecological footprint?

• Water use

• Amount of land used for food production

• Number of species in an area

• Environmental impacts

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which term describes the contamination of the environment by any chemical agent?

• Recycling

• Pollution

• Composting

• Conservation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which of the following is NOT a type of pollution source?

• Point Source

• Nonpoint Source

• Natural Source

• All of the above are mentioned

What is something we can do to reduce environmental degradation that comes from affluence?

• Reduce consumption

• Ignore the problem

• Increase consumption

• Promote affluence

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which activity increases pollution?

• Walking dogs

• Using bicycles

• Driving cars

• Planting Trees

What source of pollution is shown in this image?

• Point Source

• NonPoint Source

What source of pollution is shown in this image?

• Point Source

• NonPoint Source

What source of pollution is shown in this image?

• Point Source

• NonPoint Source

What source of pollution is shown in this image?

• Point Source

• NonPoint Source