WorksheetsHuman Impact also...
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1. What are renewable resources?
. Resources that are used faster than they form
resources that can replenish themselves over time
resources that formed over millions of years
resources that exist only in rural areas
1. What would Earth be like without the greenhouse effect?
The same temperature
a little cooler than it is now
. Too cold to live
a little warmer than it is now
According to the graph, what material’s recycling would reduce the largest portion of America’s trash?
Metals
paper
plastics
Yard trimmings
1. Which biome has the highest biodiversity and is the most threatened?
Temperate forests
grasslands
tropical rain forests
deserts
1. Why is firewood considered to be a renewable resource?
It can be replenished over time.
It is used up faster than it can form.
It is made from coal.
It can be made synthetically.
1. Which of the following is not a renewable resource?
coal
wind energy
solar energy
water
What is global warming
the normal temperature fluctuations of Earth's climate cycle
the melting of the polar ice caps
the trend of increasing temperatures on Earth
the changes in Earth's biosphere that affect the atmosphere
How might an introduced plant species kill native plant species?
. Its rapid growth can deprive native plants of sunlight.
Its rapid growth can deprive native plants of food.
It can cause soil loss from erosion.
Its rapid growth can deprive native plants of oxygen.
Many products are made from trees. Which is the BEST way to manage the use of trees?
plant a tree each time one is cut down.
build more lumber mills.
cut down more trees.
reduce the amount of recycled paper.
A good practice to help conserve energy is?
using plastic bags
letting the water run while brushing teeth.
using warm water to wash clothes
turning lights off when not in use.
An endangered species in South Florida is the Miami Blue Butterfly. Which factor has MOST likely caused the population of this butterfly to decline?
the increase of parks.
the decline of seawater.
the increase of homes being built.
decline of predators.
A human activity that has the MOST negatively impacted air quality is?
building nuclear power plants.
growing crops
using solar panels
burning coal
An example of good water management is?
turning off the water when brushing teeth.
having a leaky faucet.
running a dishwasher that is not full.
watering the grass everyday.
Increased human populations can lead to the depletion of of resources within communities. Compared to other communities, which of these resources is MOST likely to be depleted in desert communities?
gasoline
water
oxygen
minerals
Deforestation means...
removing the forest
adding to the forest
mapping the forest
polluting the forest
Burning fossil fuels creates air pollution.
True
False
How do humans increase erosion?
building groynes
protecting beach dunes
removing plants/trees
There is nothing we can do to stop water pollution.
True
False
We can prevent water pollution by:
Reduce the use of plastic.
Properly dispose of chemicals.
Clean up after your animals.
All of the above
How does plastic effect sea life?
Microplastics create dead zones in the oceans.
Plastics provide habitats for marine life.
Wildlife such as dolphins, seals and seabirds often eat plastic, mistaking it for food.
None of the above
What will most likely happen if the human population continues to grow at current rates?
There will be an decrease in the number of strong hurricanes
There will be a decrease in water pollution
There will be an increase in nitrogen levels in the atmosphere
There will be fewer natural resources available for future generations
