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Human Impact and Population Test Review

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The area inside the city is called ______.
a)
urban
b)
suburban
c)
rural
2.
Which of these is false when it comes to industrialization.
a)
Less farmers are needed because the cities are growing.
b)
Transportation becomes easier.
c)
There are more jobs in the cities.
d)
The climate is not affected.
3.
This sphere is composed of all the living things 
a)
Hydrosphere 
b)
Biosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Geosphere 
4.
Smog is an example of ______________ pollution.
a)
land
b)
water
c)
air
d)
noise
5.

Burning fossil fuels creates air pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

6.
Pollution _________________________.
a)
is harmful materials put into the environment
b)
found in air, water, and land
c)
effects plants, animals, and people
d)
All of the above
7.

What systems are involved when humans run factories that produce smog?

a)

humans (bio), factories (geo), smog (atmo)

b)

humans (geo), factories (atmo), smog (bio)

c)

humans (hydro), factories (bio), smog (atmo)

d)

humans (bio), factories (atmo), smog (hydro)

8.

A human activity that has the MOST negatively impacted air quality is?

a)

building nuclear power plants.

b)

growing crops

c)

using solar panels

d)

burning coal

9.

Which of the following is a cause to air pollution?

a)

nasal irritation

b)

vehicles

c)

eye irritation

d)

recycle

10.

Burning of wood causes air pollution.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

Smoke released from factories does not cause air pollution.

a)

true

b)

false

12.

Smoke released from vehicles results in air pollution.

a)

true

b)

false

13.

Acid rain can be traced back to

a)

the burning of fossil fuels.

b)

the use of electrostatic precipitators.

c)

thermal inversions.

d)

the release of particulate matter into the atmosphere.

14.
This picture shows people walking through a highly-polluted city in China. From what type of pollution are they protecting themselves based on what they are wearing?

a)
air pollution
b)
water pollution
c)
land pollution
d)
noise pollution
15.

1. What is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity on Earth?

a)

habitat destruction

b)

loss of drinking water

c)

decrease in food supply

d)

pollution

16.
Increased industrialization will most likely
a)
decrease available habitats 
b)
increase environmental carrying capacity 
c)
increase the stability of ecosystems 
d)
decrease global warming
17.

1. Why might an introduced animal species overrun native species in an ecosystem?

a)

. Its population size is smaller than those of native species.

b)

. It is more energy efficient, so it eats less food.

c)

It is a predator of the native species.

d)

It often has no natural enemies

18.

Which of these is one cause of deforestation?

a)

Urbanization

b)

Buying a Christmas tree during the holidays

c)

Overbreeding birds in the wild

d)

Cutting down the tree in your backyard

19.
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
20.

When human-made chemicals and garbage find their way into nature and harm the air, soil, and water it is called

a)

pollution

b)

habitat destruction

c)

overexploitation

d)

climate change

21.

The largest threat to biodiversity is

a)

bacteria

b)

fungi

c)

humans

d)

plants

22.
Most water pollution is the result of
a)
human activities.
b)
drought.
c)
volcanic eruptions.
d)
storms.
23.
What is the major cause for air pollution? 
a)
factories and cars
b)
cigarretes 
c)
deforestation
d)
oil spills
24.
Approximately 75 percent of the Earth's surface is covered in water. So why is water considered such a precious resource?
a)
The greenhouse effect is causing most of the world's freshwater to be trapped in the atmosphere
b)
Only a small fraction of the Earth's water is freshwater available for drinking and irrigation
c)
Each year, more freshwater is being trapped in icecaps located at the North and South Poles
d)
Global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions will likely cause Earth's oceans to evaporate
25.
Albert wants to practice conservation. He has decided to examine his lifestyle in order to identify areas in which he can reduce the resources he consumes, reuse resources he already has, and recycle resources that he cannot reuse. In which of the following ways can Albert best reduce the resources he currently consumes?
a)
Use paper grocery bags as gift wrap
b)
Ride a bike to work instead of taking his car
c)
Subscribe to a daily rather than a weekly newspaper
d)
Use an organic rather than synthetic fertilizer in his garden
26.
Less rainfall in an area and higher temperatures could lead to ____________.
a)
urbanization
b)
deforestation
c)
desertification
d)
higher pollution
27.

Urbanization is

a)

clearing of trees in a forested area

b)

spread of desert like conditions due to actions of humans

c)

large numbers of people moving to small areas

28.
Toxins accumulate in the tissues of organisms as they pass through a food chain/web.
a)
eutrophication
b)
biomagnification
c)
ecological succession
d)
symbiosis 
29.
problem caused by increased levels of CFC's in the atmosphere
a)
global warming
b)
thermal pollution 
c)
greenhouse effect
d)
ozone depletion
30.
Which of the following issues is the cause of the other environmental impacts caused by humans?
a)
pollution
b)
human population growth
c)
climate change
d)
habitat destruction 
31.
Which of the following results when levels of CO2 in the atmosphere increase due to fossil fuel burning?
a)
ecological succession 
b)
acid rain 
c)
ozone depletion
d)
global warming
32.

The term ecologists use to describe the number of individuals moving away from a population is

a)

Emigration

b)

Immigration

33.

The term ecologists use to describe the number of individuals moving into a population is

a)

Emigration

b)

Immigration

34.

What is a population ?

a)

Disturbance has removed vegetation but left soil intact.

b)

The natural birth, growth and development of ecosystem.

c)

All organisms of a species that live in the same area.

d)

A community of interacting organisms and their environment.

35.

If the number of births in a population is the same as the number of deaths in a population, what will happen to the growth of the population?

a)

It will increase.

b)

It will decrease.

c)

It will stay the same.

d)

It will fluctuate.

36.

 

The number of births compared to the total number of people in a population

a)

death rate

b)

birth rate

c)

baby boom

d)

doubling time

37.

If the number of births is greater than the number of deaths in a population, what will happen to the growth of the population?

a)

It will increase.

b)

It will decrease.

c)

It will stay the same.

d)

It will fluctuate.

38.

One of the Factors that affect population size:

INCREASE: Number of ___________

a)

Birth

b)

Death

c)

Emigration

d)

None of them

39.

One of the factors Factors that affect population size:

DECREASE: Number of ___________

a)

Birth

b)

Emigration

c)

Immigration

d)

None of them

40.

Which factor might not contribute to an exponential growth rate in a given population?

a)

lower death rates

b)

higher birth rates

c)

less competition

d)

reduced resources

41.

According to the graphs, which country has the most rapid population growth?

a)

United States

b)

Nigeria

c)

India

d)

France

42.

Does the graph represent an exponential growth or logistic growth?

a)

Exponential Growth

b)

Logistic Grwoth

43.

What type of growth is shown on this graph?

a)

Logistic

b)

Exponential

c)

Carrying Capacity

44.

If a population is growing exponentially, it has met its carrying capacity.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

A population will eventually reach carrying capacity because...

a)

There are infinite resources

b)

Limiting factors come will affect the population

c)

There are limited resources

d)

Both B & C

46.

Resources are limiting factors

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Why has human population growth accelerated in recent centuries?

a)

a. the bubonic plague

b)

b. better hygiene and food

c)

c. the discovery of electricity

d)

d. improved efficiency of fuel use

48.

What is the rapid growth rate of a population after a period of slow growth called?

a)

Exponential growth

b)

Overconsumption

c)

a point source

d)

a.       the carrying capacity

49.

What is a criteria that would be seen in a population if it had met its carrying capacity

a)

Food is widely available

b)

Housing is limited

c)

Disease is decreasing

d)

Many babies are being born

50.

We use the term “ecological footprint” because it

a)

Shows how large our shoes are compared to others

b)

Allows others to see how much energy we conserve

c)

Shows the mark we leave on earth as we carry out daily activities

d)

a.       Allows people to understand that footprints are all sizes

51.

Aquaculture provides

a)

jobs for the economy

b)

least-resource efficient way to produce protein

c)

a solution for overfishing

d)

over half of the seafood we eat today

52.

Which of the following is not one of the three components of sustainability?

a)

Environmental health

b)

Economic prosperity

c)

Social well-being

d)

Emotional stability

53.

What is sustainable agriculture?

a)

A concept in farming that maximizes profits by planting one crop throughout large areas

b)

A means of food production that requires large amounts of processing and shipping to get to its consumers

c)

farming practice that focuses on protecting environments, public health, human communities, and animal welfare

d)

A farming practice that is designed to work in any climate zone, therefore making it practical worldwide to end hunger

54.

what tells how fast a given population grows?

a)

exponential growth model

b)

population growth rate

c)

logistic growth model

d)

carrying capacity

55.

The term ecologists use to describe the number of individuals moving into a population is

a)

Emigration

b)

Immigration

56.

What is a population ?

a)

Disturbance has removed vegetation but left soil intact.

b)

The natural birth, growth and development of ecosystem.

c)

All organisms of a species that live in the same area.

d)

A community of interacting organisms and their environment.

57.

One of the Factors that affect population size:

INCREASE: Number of ___________

a)

Birth

b)

Death

c)

Emigration

d)

None of them

58.

According to the graphs, which country has the most rapid population growth?

a)

United States

b)

Nigeria

c)

India

d)

France

59.

Does the graph represent an exponential growth or logistic growth?

a)

Exponential Growth

b)

Logistic Grwoth

60.

What type of growth is shown on this graph?

a)

Logistic

b)

Exponential

c)

Carrying Capacity

61.

Resources are limiting factors

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Which of these problems could happen if we don't look after the resources we have?

a)

Loss of animal homes

b)

Climate change

c)

Increase in pollution

d)

All of the above

63.

Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.

a)

True

b)

False

64.
Your Ecological or Carbon Footprint is the ratio of 
a)
the amount of resources you use to the amount of resources available
b)
how many people there are on earth to how much space we have on earth
c)
people to cars
d)
robots available to robots needed
65.
Which of these things are you most likely to NOT find in a sustainable home?
a)
LED Lightbulbs
b)
Low-Flow Toilets & Showers
c)
A wood burning stove
d)
A Hummer (SUV) in the garage
66.
Which is NOT a way to decrease your ecological footprint?
a)
Eating less meat and processed foods
b)
Walking or biking to school
c)
Turning off electricity and water when you're not using it. 
d)
Driving a large car around for fun.
67.
What are our basic needs?
a)
clothing, water, air
b)
food, air, clothing
c)
food, water, shelter
d)
Music, money, interpetative dance
68.
What is NOT a sustainable practice?
a)
recycling
b)
reducing
c)
reusing
d)
buying 
69.
What has happened to resource consumption in the last several hundred years?
a)
it has remained at the same level
b)
it has decreased dramatically
c)
it has decreased only slightly
d)
it has increased dramatically
70.
The variety of life in the world, a habitat, or an ecosystem
a)
biodiversity
b)
ecosystem
c)
mutations
d)
diversity
71.

What is something we do daily that does NOT affect our ecological footprint?

a)

taking a shower

b)

driving to school

c)

blowdrying your hair

d)

change your clothes

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