WorksheetsHuman Impact on the Environment
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which is a disadvantage of wind farms?
a wind farm produces more noise pollution than a single wind turbine produces
a wind farm produces less electricity than a single wind turbine produces
Which of the following is an advantage of building wind farms instead of a single wind turbine?
a wind farm can be built close to towns that need electricity
a wind farm can easily be built in locations away from birds
a wind farm produces enough sound to keep birds away
a wind farm produces a greater amount of electricity than a single wind turbine produces
Why is nuclear energy considered nonrenewable?
some people do not support the use of nuclear energy as a resources
fuels such as uranium ore, are not replaced in nature as quickly as they are used
nuclear power plants produce waste that must be stored for long periods of time
Which is a disadvantage of geothermal energy?
little or no pollution
difficult to transport
it provides clean energy because no other fuel source is needed
Which is a disadvantage of biomass?
requires use of pesticides
less pollution than nonrenewable energy resources
easily stored
Which is a disadvantage of biomass?
uses land that could have been used for growing food
less pollution than nonrenewable energy resources
easily stored
Which is a disadvantage of solar energy?
simple technology with little maintenance
panels must be at the optimal angle facing the sun to work effectively
sunlight is free
Which is a disadvantage of solar energy?
simple technology with little maintenance
cloud coverage reduces sunlight absorption
sunlight is free
Wind power is renewable.
true
false
Which of the following does not produce carbon dioxide?
coal
oil
natural gas
uranium
Which of the following does not produce carbon dioxide?
coal
oil
biomass
hydropower
Where is geothermal energy least likely to be found?
volcanoes
hot springs
mountains
geysers
The use of pesticides by farmers can result in
ecological succession
material recycling
environmental pollution
selective breeding
Which piece of evidence supports this claim. Claim: We should not continue to use biomass to reduce our dependence on non renewables.
Biomass is less expensive than fossil fuels.
Biomass is renewable.
Biofuels create carbon gasses that attribute to greenhouse gasses.
Which of the following evidence does not support this proposal. Proposal: Fertilizers should be replaced with compost.
compost has many nutrients
fertilizers help plants grow faster and taller
fertilizer can add missing nutrients to the soil
Compost takes time to be made.
Which explanation supports the proposal? Proposal: We should start replacing goods made out of plastic with biodegradable materials.
This will reduce the amount of trash put in landfills each year.
This will increase the amount of trash placed in landfills each year.
This will decrease the amount of non biodegradable products that are harmful to earth.
Which statement DOES NOT support the proposal? Proposal: Small pieces of land should be slowly harvested (cut down) over time.
clear cut forest cannot be regrown because the climate of the area changes due to loss of trees
clear cutting forests produces a large amount of timber and a large amount of money
animals lose their home and have nowhere to go if a forest is clear cut
