Human Impact Study Guide

Which below can help to ensure the Earth is sustainable for future generations?

• Conservation of water

• Using biofuel

• Recycling plastic

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What causes deforestation and releases toxic minerals in the soil?

• Coal Mining

• Global Warming

• Recycling

• Reduce

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is not a negative impact on the environment?

• captive breeding

• coal mining

• deforestation

• global warming

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Kudzu has overgrown many parts of southern Missouri and native ground plants have disappeared from the area. This is an example of:

• Parasitism between kudzu and the native plants

• A predator prey relationship between ground plants and kudzu

• Competition occurring between the native and invasive species

• Commesalism occurring between the kudzo and native plants

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What does deforestation effect?

• Plants and animals

• Our biosphere

• Humans

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is NOT a direct result of deforestation?

• Soil erosion

• Increase in nitrogen

• Destruction of habitats

• Increase in carbon dioxide

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following preventative measures are taken to prevent landfills from polluting soil and groundwater supplies?

• The bottom and sides of the landfills are lined with clay or plastic liners

• All trash in the landfill is burned at high temperatures to prevent runoff

• Trees are planted around the landfills to absorb any pollution

• none of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Which is NOT a possible health effect of exposure to air pollution?

• chest tightness

• eye irritation

• increased lung function

• shortness of breath

Which has a positive impact on land?

• composting

• deforestation

• mining

• urban sprawl

A way for INDIVIDUAL citizens to improve air quality is to _____.

• reduce industrial pollution

• take more showers

• burn trash

• use public transportation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3