Earth's Resources and Their Impact on Human Civilization

Earth's Resources and Their Impact on Human Civilization

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Big Idea Seven emphasizes human dependence on Earth's resources, which shape civilizations and drive exploration. Natural resources are limited and unevenly distributed, affecting global society and politics. Water, soil, rocks, and minerals are crucial for agriculture and industry, but their availability is threatened by overuse and contamination. Geoscientists and engineers work on sustainable extraction technologies and renewable energy sources to ensure resources for future generations.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Earth's resources influence human civilization?

They have no impact on human civilization.

They only affect the climate.

They shape civilizations and inspire human endeavors.

They are only used for art and literature.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are Earth's natural resources considered limited?

They are evenly distributed across the planet.

They are infinite in supply.

Most are not renewable on human timescales.

They are all renewable.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge in managing freshwater resources?

Contaminated freshwater is difficult to restore.

Freshwater is easily replenished.

Freshwater is not essential for life.

Freshwater is abundant everywhere.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is soil erosion a threat to agriculture?

Soil develops quickly from rock.

Soil develops slowly from rock.

Soil erosion enhances agricultural productivity.

Soil erosion has no impact on agriculture.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key role of geoscientists in resource management?

They do not work on resource management.

They focus only on extracting more resources.

They develop technologies to reduce extraction impacts.

They ignore pollution and waste.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are oil and natural gas primarily used for?

Only for manufacturing fertilizers.

Only for energy production.

They have no significant use.

To make products like plastics and textiles.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable?

They are not used for energy.

They take millions of years to form.

They form quickly.

They are easily replenished.

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