Deforestation of areas considered to be rich sources of genetic material could limit future agricultural and medical advances due to

the maintenance of dynamic equilibrium

an increase in the ecosystem’s carrying capacity

the depletion of the ozone layer

What are common practices that lead to overgrazing?

too many animals, lack of rotation, grazing at wrong times in plant life cycle

grazing cattle instead of sheep and goats

getting into conflicts with neighbors over grazing rights

using sheepdogs instead of human shepherds

What are impacts of overgrazing?

loss of biodiversity, loss of native topsoil, desertification

pollution and use of more resources

more people than the infrastructure can support

What is biodiversity?

many different kinds of living things

the process where topsoil is eroded away so no plants can grow

the study of how to protect rainforests

What is a possible consequence of agriculture?

Water pollution caused by soil erosion & the use of chemicals (fertilizer, pesticides etc)

Decrease in animal's natural habitats

Increase of flooding due to less areas for water infiltration

Which area probably faces the greatest problem with erosion?

all areas face an equal erosion problem

a mountain with a lot of forest

What is a disadvantage of wind power?

It is not always windy in some places

We have too many rainy days in US

Companies charge too much to make the wind blow

Which of these is a true statement about nuclear power?

It's waste can destroy habitats and ecosystems.

It doesn't cost a lot of money to build.

It does not produce radioactive waste.

It produces very little amounts of energy.

The Waccamaw Drainage System is a system of interrelated coastal wetlands in southeastern North Carolina. Land-use modification and human population growth threaten these wetlands in a variety of ways. Scientific experts have recommended a number of management practices to protect the Waccamaw Drainage System. Which one of these recommendations would reduce stream bank erosion?

encourage no-till agriculture near waterways

remove downed trees from river channels

dredge certain segments of the river

What are some concerns about building dams to create hydropower? Check all that apply.

Dams change fish swimming patterns.

What is a disadvantage of wind turbines?

They produce noise and may harm some animals

Offshore drilling is a common practice for obtaining supplies of oil. Which best describes a concern with using offshore drilling to obtain oil?

Offshore drilling can lead to oil spills and contamination of marine ecosystems, threatening the organisms living in these ecosystems.

Offshore drilling is not cost effective, requiring specialized equipment.

Offshore drilling is not very efficient, requiring a large amount of energy input to obtain a small amount of oil.

Offshore drilling produces oil that cannot be used directly; it must be further refined through several expensive processes.

What is an advantage (+) of nuclear energy ?

Low greenhouse gas emissions and high energy output.

Increased air pollution from emissions

High radioactive waste production

What is sustainability?

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.

Planning for future generations to use all of all the resources.

Meeting the needs of the present.

Select some benefits of recycling:

Makes less rubbish, which ends up in landfill sites.

Difficult to separate components of some materials.

What could we do as individuals to help reduce global warming?

Drive less and use more public transport.

Use energy efficient light bulbs.

What measures can be taken to mitigate the negative effects of urbanization?

Implementing sustainable urban planning, promoting green spaces and parks, improving public transportation systems, investing in affordable housing, and implementing policies to reduce pollution and waste.

Ignoring the need for affordable housing and focusing solely on luxury developments

Encouraging urban sprawl and expansion of cities

Building more highways and roads to accommodate increased traffic

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is urbanization?

when cities can't get enough water

movement of population from rural areas to cities

cities are often warmer than surrounding areas

when topsoil is eroded away and nothing will grow

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is deforestation?

throwing someone out of a window

selectively cutting trees for lumber, making sure the forest remains healthy

allowing more animals to graze on the land than it can support

cutting and removal of rainforest

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some reasons deforestation occurs?

clearing land for agriculture, ranching, and mining

just wanting to destroy things

Population moving from rural areas to cities

to maximize sustainable use of natural resources

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some consequences of deforestation?

increased population in cities

weakens the shorelines of land on the coast

soil erosion, loss of ability of trees to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere, loss of animal habitats

more mercury and cyanide released into rivers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a negative impact of mining?

Material left after ore is extracted can release toxic chemicals into the groundwater

Mining can improve the air quality where miners work

Quarries attract new species to the area

Mining can decrease soil erosion

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one pro of urbanization?

Decreasing the amount of pollution generated

Creating jobs and access to modern technology

Decreasing overcrowding in the countryside

Feeding the worlds population

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Rotating crops

conserves nutrients

increases soil erosion

is a cause for deforestation

is the same thing as cover crops

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What is urbanization?

What is deforestation?

What are some reasons deforestation occurs?

What are some consequences of deforestation?

What is a negative impact of mining?

What is one pro of urbanization?

Rotating crops

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Natural gas and oil are obtained through

What is a con of oil?

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