Human Impact Vocab and Examples

What is an ecosystem?

• A place where only animals live.

• A place where only plants grow.

• A place where living and nonliving things interact.

• A place with no living things.

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What is an example of pollution?

• Planting trees

• Recycling paper

• Smoke in the air

• Using solar panels

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What is deforestation?

• Planting trees in a forest

• Cutting down a lot of trees in one area

• Protecting wildlife habitats

• Building a new park

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Why is deforestation often done?

• To create more wildlife habitats

• To clear land for housing, shopping centers, or paper/wood products

• To increase the number of trees

• To improve air quality

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What is climate change?

• A short-term change in Earth's weather caused by natural events.

• A long-term change in Earth's weather caused by humans.

• A temporary change in Earth's weather due to seasonal shifts.

• A permanent change in Earth's weather caused by volcanic eruptions.

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What are fossil fuels made from?

• Ancient plants and animals

• Modern plants and animals

• Rocks and minerals

• Water and air

What is coal primarily used for?

• Producing electricity

• Making plastics

• Fueling cars

• Cooking food

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How is natural gas commonly used in homes?

• To power stoves and ovens

• To make plastics

• To fuel cars

• To generate solar power

What is oil a key ingredient of?

• Plastics

• Wood

• Metal

• Glass

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What is a renewable resource?

• A resource that cannot be replaced

• A resource that can be replaced quickly

• A resource that is always available

• A resource that is man-made