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WorksheetsHuman Impacts
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What effects does over-hunting have on an ecosystem?
It increase the population of the hunted species
It disrupts the food chain
It feeds humans
It improves the ecosystem
Why do people hunt specific animals? Check all that apply.
For food
For valuable furs
It's traditional
For sport
What effect does mining have on the environment? Check all that apply.
Pollutes groundwater and water ways
Erosion
Loss of biodiversity
Increase in plant growth
Which of the following are examples of infrastructure? Check all that apply
An oil platform in the ocean
A dam made by beavers
A road
A bridge
What effects does infrastructure have on the environment? Check all that apply?
Fragmentation of habitat
Easier for animals to travel long distances
Decrease the risk of floods
Block migration routes
What is agriculture?
Hunting for food
Growing crops
Keeping animals as pets
Fishing
How does agriculture effect climate change?
Increases climate change by polluting water
Decreases climate change by planting crops
Increases climate change by producing methane and carbon dioxide
Decreases climate change by clearing forests
Is hydroelectric power a renewable form of energy?
Yes
No
Which of the following could reduce the environmental impacts of dams?
Building more dams for water storage
Flooding heavily forested valleys
Using dams for hydroelectric power
Building fish ladders
How many acres of forest are lost each year?
3 million acres
9 million acres
15 million acres
18 million acres
What types of materials take a long time to degrade in landfills?
Plastic products
Paper products
Aluminum products
Wood products
What is causing global climate change?
The Earth is closer to the sun
The sun is getting hotter
Increase in human carbon emissions
Decrease in human carbon emissions
Which of the following are an invasive species in the United States? Check all that apply.
Lionfish
Burmese pythons
Nutria
Cats
