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Human Impact

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

warming that results when heat is trapped by the atmosphere

a)

methane

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

greenhouse effect

d)

deforestation

2.

a change in global or regional climate patterns

a)

greenhouse gases

b)

climate change

c)

methane

d)

deforestation

3.

A gas produced by bacteria from hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Also produced by raising cattle.

a)

methane

b)

climate change

c)

glacial ice

d)

global warming

4.

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

a)

greenhouse effect

b)

recycling

c)

global warming

d)

environment

5.

increases because of climate change

a)

animal extinction

b)

amount of land

c)

wind power

d)

recycling

6.

harsh or dangerous weather conditions that will increase because of global warming.

a)

tornadoes

b)

hurricanes

c)

droughts

d)

all the above

7.
What is deforestation?
a)
Clearing Earth's forests on a massive scale
b)
Eating too much vegetables
c)
Going to a forest and pulling weeds
d)
Clearing the five trees in my backyard
8.
What is one way that humans can lessen their impact on the environment?
a)
Recycle
b)
Eat more meat
c)
Drive large vehicles
d)
Increase agricultural area
9.

1.What does the picture represent?

a)

Lines of latitude

b)

Greenhouse effect

c)

Climatic zones

d)

Weather patterns

10.

Which two are likely to result from global warming?

a)

increase in surface temperatures

b)

reduction in greenhouse gases

c)

rise in ocean levels

d)

decrease in air pollution

11.

Which BEST explains why is there an increase in CO2 ?

a)

Rapid boost in the by burning of fossil fuels

b)

increase education about climate change

c)

Population growth leads to exhaling more CO2

d)

CO2 is released by the oceans as they warm

12.

The patterns that weather forms in an area over seasons and years is known as that region's ____________

a)

Weather

b)

Season

c)

Climate

d)

Global Warming

13.

Climates change very slowly, over hundreds or thousands of years.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Hundreds of millions of years ago, nearly the whole planet was covered with what?

a)

lush vegetation

b)

ice

c)

water

d)

desert

15.

True or False: Climate on Earth never changes

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Causes of Climate Change are

a)

only human activity

b)

a combination of natural and human forces

c)

only natural forces

17.

What are some signs of climate change? Choose all signs on the list.

a)

change in rain and snow patterns

b)

lowering ocean levels

c)

more precipitation overall

d)

weaker storms

18.

You should overfill your food plate when you eat.

a)

true

b)

false

19.

People don't buy "ugly" food, so it goes to waste.

a)

true

b)

false

20.

What is not a commonly wasted food?

a)

Bread

b)

Milk

c)

Bananas

d)

Frozen Food

21.

What else is wasted when we produce food that no one eats?

a)

Water

b)

Fuel

c)

Animal habitats

d)

All of the above

22.

What is NOT a benefit of composting?

a)

Improves soil health and nutrient content

b)

Makes you a better cook

c)

Decreases the amount of waste in landfills

23.

Compost is rich in nutrients.

a)

Yes

b)

No

24.

You're eating lunch in your school. Which of the following items can you compost after your meal?

,

a)

Plastic coffee cup

b)

Rice, fruit peel

c)

Coca-Cola can (Tin)

d)

Straw and Lid (plastic)

25.

Global warming is the term used to describe the rising of the average temperature on Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Global warming has negative effects on plants, animals and human beings.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

The Greenhouse effect happens when the heat cannot escape the Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Deforestation is another cause of global warming.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

How can Global Warming cause sea levels to rise?

a)

by causing it to rain more often.

b)

by melting glaciers and ice caps.

30.

This is a cause of Global Warming

a)
b)
c)