Human Impacts on the Environment

What has been a major impact of the human population growth since the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in water consumption

• Improvement in natural ecosystems

• Negative impact on the environment

• Reduction in pollution levels

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

By how much did the world population grow during the 20th century?

• 100%

• 200%

• 300%

• 400%

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What was the approximate world population just before the start of the 21st century?

• 2 billion

• 4 billion

• 6 billion

• 8 billion

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What is the most effective way to reduce waste according to the text?

• Recycle more products

• Use more disposable items

• Not create new products

• Buy more products

Which of the following items can be recycled into new paper products?

• Plastic soda bottles

• Metal cans

• Glass jars

• Cardboard

What percentage of plastic produced since the 1950s has ended up in landfills or the natural environment?

• 30%

• 60%

• 80%

• 90%

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

How much plastic ends up in the world's oceans every year?

• 5 million tons

• 8 million tons

• 10 million tons

• 12 million tons

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

By what year do 40 states anticipate water shortages?

• 2024

• 2030

• 2050

• 2100

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the process called that reduces the dissolved salt content in water?

• Filtration

• Desalination

• Evaporation

• Condensation

What is one simple change in human behavior that can help conserve water?

• Taking longer showers

• Turning off the water while brushing teeth

• Watering plants at noon

• Using more water for cleaning

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