Quiz: The Human Impact on Natural Resources

What factors define the growth rate of a country or continent?

• Births and deaths
• Immigration and emigration
• Births, deaths, immigration, and emigration
• Population size and resource use

Which population has the highest growth rate?

• Higher-income countries
• Lower-income countries
• Developed countries
• Industrialized countries

What is the crude birth rate?

• The number of births per 1,000 individuals per year
• The number of deaths per 1,000 individuals per year
• The number of immigrants per 1,000 individuals per year
• The number of emigrants per 1,000 individuals per year

What is the crude death rate?

• The number of births per 1,000 individuals per year
• The number of deaths per 1,000 individuals per year
• The number of immigrants per 1,000 individuals per year
• The number of emigrants per 1,000 individuals per year

Which age group is larger in Mexico compared to the United States?

• Under 15
• Over 65
• Both are the same
• Cannot be determined

Which age group is larger in the United States compared to Mexico?

• Under 15
• Over 65
• Both are the same
• Cannot be determined

What are the three most abundant gases in the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide
• Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and argon
• Nitrogen, oxygen, and argon
• Carbon dioxide, oxygen, and argon

Which elements are considered macronutrients?

• Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
• Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium
• Calcium, magnesium, and sulfur
• Manganese, iron, and copper

What is the primary filter of water as it moves from the atmosphere into rivers and streams?

• Plants
• Soil
• Rocks
• Animals

What is the primary source of elements for the biosphere?

• Atmosphere
• Water
• Rocks
• Soil