CER Review: Human Impact on Earth

How does an increase in human population directly affect the availability of natural resources, and what evidence supports this claim?

• It decreases the demand for natural resources, as shown by reduced consumption rates.

• It increases the demand for natural resources, evidenced by higher consumption and depletion rates.

• It has no effect on natural resources, as indicated by stable resource levels.

• It leads to the creation of more natural resources, as seen in increased resource production.

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Which of the following best describes a pattern of resource consumption that is unsustainable, and what evidence supports this pattern?

• Using resources at a rate that allows them to replenish naturally, as shown by stable resource levels.

• Consuming resources faster than they can be replenished, evidenced by resource depletion and scarcity.

• Recycling and reusing materials to reduce waste, as indicated by reduced landfill sizes.

• Using renewable resources instead of non-renewable ones, as seen in decreased carbon emissions.

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Explain how increased per-capita consumption of natural resources can lead to changes in Earth's ecosystems, and provide evidence to support this explanation.

• It can lead to more biodiversity and healthier ecosystems, as shown by increased species diversity.

• It can cause habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity, evidenced by deforestation and species extinction.

• It has no impact on ecosystems, as indicated by unchanged ecosystem health.

• It ensures the protection of endangered species, as seen in increased conservation efforts.

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What is a strategic approach to managing natural resources sustainably, and what evidence supports this strategy?

• Ignoring the rate of resource consumption, as shown by stable resource levels.

• Implementing policies that promote renewable energy use, evidenced by reduced carbon emissions and energy costs.

• Increasing the use of non-renewable resources, as indicated by higher energy production.

• Encouraging deforestation for urban development, as seen in increased urban areas.

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Which of the following is an evidence-based solution to mitigate the impact of human activities on Earth's systems, and what evidence supports this solution?

• Increasing fossil fuel consumption, as shown by higher energy availability.

• Promoting energy efficiency and conservation, evidenced by reduced energy consumption and lower emissions.

• Expanding urban areas into natural habitats, as indicated by increased housing availability.

• Reducing the use of public transportation, as seen in decreased public transport costs.

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