Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes will have the greatest impact on reducing the amount of water a person consumes for that activity?

• Taking a bath, rather than a shower

• Shutting off the water while brushing teeth, rather than leaving it running

• Washing dishes by hand, rather than in the dishwasher

• Shutting off the water while washing a car, rather than leaving it running

The pie chart provides data on the sources of pollutants that enter the oceans. The greatest reduction in pollutants entering the oceans could be achieved by cutting in half the pollution created by which source?

• Air pollutants

• Farm runoff

• Sewage

• Litter and offshore oil

According to the data provided, which crop would be the best choice? (Left to Right: Corn, Sugarcane, Sugar beets, Potatoes)

• Sugarcane

• Sugar beets

• Potatoes

• Corn

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The map provided shows a stream and its water table. The water table is all the land around the stream where groundwater will flow into the stream. Which location is the best choice for burying waste material to prevent pollutants from entering the stream?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D

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In an area where the average wind speed is 1.5 meters per second, which conditions will result in the least amount of soil erosion?

• Land that is left bare

• Land planted with willow trees

• Land planted with blackberries

• Land planted with rose bushes

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History of Human Impact: The Dust Bowl occurred when there was no longer grass to hold the soil in place. What are Steps to Avoid it Today?

• More knowledge about over-farming and crop rotation to return nutrients to the soil. Federal and state programs to mandate tree planting when old trees are cut down.

• What are the causes of the Dust Bowl and how can we prevent it in the future?

• Describe the impact of deforestation on soil erosion and measures to counteract it.

• Explain the role of government programs in environmental conservation.

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History of Human Impact: There are over 500,000 pieces of space debris orbiting Earth. What are Steps to Avoid it Today?

• Reducing the amount of planets we put in space. Developing a solution for removing the extra stars.

• Reducing the amount of plastics we put in orbit. Developing a solution for removing the water balloon fights in outer space.

• Reducing the amount of satellites we put in space. Developing a solution for removing the debris, such as moving it to a different place to orbit.

• Reducing the amount of stars we put in space. Developing a solution for removing the extra planets.

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History of Human Impact: Some major cities have poor air quality as a result of pollution from factories and cars. What are Steps to Avoid it Today?

• Federal and state programs that monitor emissions levels and restrict factories operations. Planting more trees to help clean the air.

• Some major cities have excellent air quality due to pollution from factories and cars.

• Federal and state programs encourage increased emissions from factories.

• Cutting down trees to make room for more factories.

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For what purpose is most of the water used in American households?

• washing machine
• dishwasher
• lawns
• showering

Keeping the water running when you brush your teeth wastes a lot of water.

• True
• False

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