Earth's Resources and Human Impact

Which of these is an example of a human activity that causes climate change?

• burning fossil fuels

• removing greenhouse gases

• using alternative energy sources

• increasing ash particles from volcanoes

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Pollution can enter the hydrosphere in many different ways. Which statement describes a type of point-source pollution?

• Oil being transported on a ship spills into the ocean.

• Grease from cars washes into a stream along the roadway.

• Litter along beaches gets pulled into the ocean by the tide.

• Rainwater carries chemical fertilizer from land into a stream.

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Which example best describes how human activity can directly impact the geosphere?

• Poor farming practices can degrade the soil and cause erosion.

• Dumping waste from a factory into a river can pollute the water supply.

• Construction activities can release harmful dust and chemicals into the air.

• Removing too many fish from the ocean can cause a fish species to go extinct.

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The burning of coal releases sulfur dioxide gas. How might the burning of coal lead to damaged plant life?

• Sulfur dioxide can combine with drops of water to form acid rain.

• Sulfur dioxide is a radioactive material that is dangerous for many years.

• Sulfur dioxide gives off heat that raises the temperature of bodies of water.

• Sulfur dioxide causes the remains of animals to decompose at a faster rate.

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Which activity would be part of a logical plan to reduce each person’s resource use at home?

• The city installs a recycling center.

• People turn off all lights that are not in use.

• People drive below the speed limit to save gas.

• People burn trash instead of putting it out for pick up.

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What is one challenge that comes with using new technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

• New technologies are not yet available.

• New technologies only work in certain areas.

• New technologies can consume more fossil fuels.

• New technologies can be more expensive than existing technology.

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Which activity would reduce human sources of greenhouse gases?

• increasing the size of livestock herds

• monitoring worldwide volcanic activity

• using wind energy to generate electricity

• researching ways to add methane to the atmosphere

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Which best explains why it is important for people to have clean air and water?

• Pollutants in water and air cause climate change.

• Air and water that are polluted taste and smell bad.

• Crops cultivated in polluted air and water will not grow.

• Unpolluted water and air are necessary for the health of living things.

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People often build structures to control how rivers flow. What is the name for the type of structure that uses raised land to prevent the water from spreading out when river water rises?

• delta

• levee

• dead zone

• lock-and-dam

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As part of a natural resources management plan, an apartment’s owner wants to reduce overall water usage. Which recommendation should she include that will help her renters reduce water usage?

• Buy drinking water from the store.

• Shower before entering the swimming pool.

• Don’t let water run while brushing your teeth.

• Bathe only in the afternoon while others are out.