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WorksheetsResources and Human Impact Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is the best explanation for the rise in atmospheric CO2 levels since the 1800's?
natural fluctuations of the climate
eruptions of large volcanoes
increased use of fossil fuels by humans
photosynthesis by algae
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
Reducing the emissions of which gas will lead to reducing the greenhouse effect?
oxygen
nitrogen
argon
carbon dioxide
Coal, oil, and natural gas
are renewable natural resources
are in very short supply for consumers.
release carbon dioxide when they are burned
are clean fuels that contribute little to pollution
Turbines, or mills, are used to produce alternative energy and are powered by ________.
friction
water
waves
wind
One of the ways humans can preserve biodiversity is
poaching
habitat fragmentation
habitat preservation
playing more video games
What would happen if the Sun is removed from the water cycle?
The water cycle would not include precipitation but would continue with groundwater flow.
The water cycle would no longer occur because the Sun provides the energy for evaporation and transpiration.
The water cycle would no longer occur because the Sun provides energy for the formation of clouds.
The water cycle would not include evaporation and transpiration but would continue with condensation.
Mining that is done above ground is called...
surface mining.
subsurface mining.
This type of mining involves moving HUGE amounts of Earth to access ore.
surface mining
subsurface mining
Which type of mining is associated with disturbing more land?
Surface mining
Sub-surface (underground) mining
Mining in the oceans
__________________________ energy is a resource that can NEVER be used up.
nonrenewable
renewable
inexhaustible
potential
_________________________ is created when the kinetic energy from falling water is converted into electricity.
geothermal energy
biomass energy
wind energy
hydroelectricity
_________________________ is created when the kinetic energy from falling water is converted into electricity.
geothermal energy
biomass energy
wind energy
hydroelectricity
How can you prevent soil loss from wind erosion?
Mow your lawn more frequently
Plant more crops and trees
Remove all rocks from the area
Darriyana wants to create a wind turbine that will be more efficient. After researching how to build a wind turbine and the issues surrounding the topic, what should she do next?
Start building her turbine
Evaluate the impact of her turbine
Design the turbine
A city has had issues with some of it's citizens getting sick from drinking the tap water. What should they do to prevent this from happening any more?
Monitor the water quality more frequently
Conserve fresh water
Pull more water from aquifers
Advertise health tips on the local news station
A local forestry agency wants to increase the biodiversity in an area. What is one way they can accomplish that goal?
Advertise for biodiversity on a local news station
Cut down trees in an area to use as biofuel
Plant a variety of fruit trees
What is one way to reduce the use of fossil fuel resources?
Carpool to work/school
Use more electricity
Plant a variety of trees in your yard
What is one important role of trees?
Reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the air
Improve water quality
Reduce the amount of oxygen in the air
