Human Consumption Patterns and Earth Systems Quiz

Which energy source contributes most to greenhouse gas emissions?

• Wind

• Solar

• Coal

• Geothermal

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Burning fossil fuels primarily affects which Earth system?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

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What is a major result of excessive carbon dioxide emissions?

• Increased solar radiation

• Stronger magnetic fields

• Enhanced greenhouse effect

• Decreased precipitation

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Which energy source is the least polluting to the atmosphere?

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Coal

• Solar

The use of electric vehicles primarily reduces:

• Soil pollution

• Greenhouse gas emissions

• Ocean salinity

• Earthquake frequency

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Agriculture is the leading cause of:

• Acid rain

• Water scarcity

• Ozone depletion

• Volcanic eruptions

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Which human activity pollutes freshwater systems the most?

• Hiking

• Industrial waste dumping

• Building wind farms

• Solar panel installation

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Which practice helps conserve water?

• Washing cars daily

• Planting drought-resistant plants

• Letting faucets run

• Overwatering lawns

Pesticide runoff affects which Earth systems the most?

• Hydrosphere and biosphere

• Geosphere and atmosphere

• Atmosphere and magnetosphere

• Lithosphere and core

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Urban development near coastlines can lead to:

• Tsunamis

• Coral reef growth

• Water pollution and erosion

• Volcano formation

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