Land Use Impact Quiz (EES 5)

Based on the data provided in the table below, which land use activity has the greatest impact on Earth's systems in terms of habitat loss?

• Urbanization

• Agriculture

• Deforestation

• Mining

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Based on your knowledge of human land use and its effects on various Earth systems, which land use activity is most likely to contribute to the formation of urban heat islands?

• Deforestation

• Developing land for agriculture

• Developing a city

• Subsurface mining

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The data table below shows the association between different land use activities and the presence of invasive species. Based on the table, which land use activity is most likely to lead to the introduction and spread of invasive species?

• Deforestation

• Agriculture

• Urbanization

• Mining

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Based on the data provided in the table below, which human activity is likely to have the lowest impact on water quality in river basins, wetlands, estuaries, and aquifers?

• Waste from a chemical manufacturing industry

• Surface water runoff from crop fields

• Wastewater from homes

• Use of local waters for activities like swimming or fishing

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Data was collected about different water availability and water sources. 

• -River Basin: Industrial runoff contributes to high levels of pollutants, leading to contamination of surface water sources. 

• -Wetlands: Agricultural runoff introduces excess nutrients and pesticides, degrading water quality and affecting wetland ecosystems. 

• -Estuaries: Urban development results in increased impervious surfaces, leading to stormwater runoff carrying pollutants and reducing water quality. 

• -Aquifers: Excessive groundwater pumping for agricultural irrigation lowers the water table, reducing aquifer recharge and amount of groundwater. 

• Considering the data presented above, which human activity is most likely to have a significant impact on water availability?

• Industrial runoff in river basins

• Agricultural runoff in wetlands

• Urban development in estuaries

• Excessive groundwater pumping in aquifers

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

The impact of agricultural runoff was studied at a local farm. Data regarding water quality was collected.

Which of the following statements best explains why agricultural runoff has high impacts on water quality and water availability?

• Agricultural runoff contains high concentrations of nutrients and pesticides, which can lead to algae blooms and unsafe drinking water.

• Agricultural runoff primarily consists of pesticides, which reduce the capacity of water bodies to hold water, leading to water scarcity.

• Agricultural runoff decreases phosphorus amounts which makes water suitable for water consumption.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Which of the following statements best supports the argument regarding human activities and their influence on atmospheric composition?

• Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• Human activities, such as deforestation, have minimal impact on atmospheric composition.

• Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, only alter atmospheric composition locally, and have no impact on a global scale.

• Human activities, such as using aerosol sprays and air conditioning, have been shown to add beneficial gases to the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of the following human activities has the most significant negative impacts on air quality?

• Planting trees in urban areas to improve air quality

• Switching to renewable energy sources like solar and wind power

• Burning fossil fuels for transportation and energy production

• Burning wood in an outdoor fire pit

Which of the following human activities will most likely result in decreased carbon dioxide concentrations?

• Using coal-fired power plants for electricity generation

• Burning fossil fuels for transportation

• Implementing reforestation projects

• Operating industrial facilities without emission control measures

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Which of statement accurately describes the trade-offs for a specific energy resource?

• Burning coal provides reliable energy, but it contributes significantly to air and water pollution.

• Wind power is clean and sustainable and can easily meet the energy demands of modern society.

• Solar energy is abundant and renewable, but it only works at night.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

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