Environmental Impacts Playlist

What is one of the main challenges as the population grows?

• Building more schools

• Creating more jobs

• Finding more space for people

• Reducing the number of cars

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How have fewer farms managed to produce enough food for more people?

• By using larger farm machinery

• By hiring more workers

• By importing more food

• By reducing the variety of crops

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What is one benefit of rotating crops?

• It increases the number of farms

• It helps keep the land in better condition

• It reduces the need for water

• It eliminates the use of machinery

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Why is organic food considered better for the environment?

• It is produced without pesticides

• It uses more water

• It is cheaper to produce

• It requires more land

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Who was Rachel Carson and what did she do?

• A teacher who taught organic farming

• A politician who passed environmental laws

• A farmer who invented new pesticides

• A scientist who raised awareness about harmful chemicals

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What is the main focus of Philippe Cousteau's expedition?

• To find new species of fish

• To explore the headwaters of the Amazon River

• To investigate the impact of pristine areas on distant regions

• To study the migration patterns of birds

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What is the significance of Big Meadows in Shenandoah National Park?

• It is the largest meadow in the world

• It is home to 20% of the park's rare plants

• It is the source of the Mississippi River

• It is a popular camping site

What is a major contributor to the pollution in the Chesapeake Bay?

• Deforestation

• Plastic waste

• Airborne particulates

• Oil spills

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What is one way individuals can help reduce pollution?

• Burning more coal

• Driving more cars

• Using more plastic

• Planting trees

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What has helped reduce pollution from coal-burning power plants?

• Deforestation

• More cars on the road

• The Clean Air Act

• Increased use of plastic

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