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EEn 2.5.5 - Human Impact

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is acid rain a corrosive substance?

a)

No

b)

Yes

2.

What are the two types of acids that are in acid rain? Please select TWO!

a)

Iron

b)

sulfuric

c)

nitric

d)

boric

3.

Which is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?

a)

spraying pesticides on crops

b)

burning coal for energy

c)

dumping sewage in rivers

d)

using Nuclear power stations

4.

What would Earth be like without ANY greenhouse effect?

a)

the same temperature

b)

a little cooler than it is now

c)

too cold to live

d)

a little warmer than it is now

5.
Which of the following sets of evidence supports global warming?
a)
CO2 levels rising
b)
Sea Levels rising
c)
Glacier mass decreasing
d)
All of the Above
6.

The enhanced greenhouse effect we see due to the increased amount of Carbon Dioxide and Methane in the atmosphere leads to global warming.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which of the following is the most common ozone destroying pollutant?

a)

Chloroflurocarbons (CFCs)

b)

Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

c)

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

d)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

8.

How many oxygen atoms does a molecule of ozone contain?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

9.

The ____________________ is found in the stratosphere and protects people from the effects of too much ultraviolet radiation.

a)

smog layer

b)

cloud cover

c)

temperature inversion

d)

ozone layer

10.

What is something that people can do to mitigate (lessen) the effects or air pollution?

a)

Use public transport, carpool, and drive more fuel efficient cars

b)

Use alternative energy resources (solar, hydroelectric, nuclear)

c)

Support policies and procedures that promote clean air resources (VOTE!)

d)

ALL OF THESE!!!!!