Chapter 7 SS quiz

Define the word "industrialization"?

• The growth of factories and technology in an area.

• The growth of farms and ranches.

• The movement of people from cities moving to rural areas for farming.

• The decrease in technology.

What is pollution?

• Clean water

• Anything that makes the environment dirty or unsafe

• Fresh water from lakes

• Water from aquifers

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Farmers and factories can cause water pollution by using and dumping chemicals.

• True

• False

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Why do millions of people around the world have higher rates of sickness and death?

• Because they do not have access to clean, safe water.

• Because they have too much access to technology.

• Because they eat too much fast food.

• Because they travel too often.

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What is polluting the lake in India?

• Trash

• Fish

• Boats

• Sand

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Explain how environmental groups help protect clean water, based on the passage.

• Environmental groups bring public attention to problems and call on lawmakers to improve conditions.

• Environmental groups pollute water sources to highlight issues.

• Environmental groups avoid discussing water issues in public.

• Environmental groups focus only on air pollution and ignore water concerns.

According to the Lesson 1 Summary, what is one of the earth's most important natural resources?

• Oil

• Clean water

• Gold

• Coal

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Polluted water affects people by:

• Causing diseases and health problems

• Improving overall health

• Providing clean drinking water

• Increasing crop yields

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EPA stands for _______.

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Energy Policy Act

• Environmental Planning Association

• Economic Policy Administration

Landfills can be a problem for the environment because:

• They can pollute the soil and water.

• They provide homes for endangered species.

• They help clean the air.

• They reduce waste production.

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