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Unit 4 Human Impact Study Guide

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Solar Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
2.
Which human activity would preserve nonrenewable resources?
a)
deforestation
b)
removing carnivores from a forest 
c)
recycling
d)
heating homes with fossil fuels  
3.
What is a renewable resource?
a)
An object you can reuse
b)
An object you cannot reuse
c)
Fossil fuels
d)
Oil
4.
what is a non renewable resource?
a)
water
b)
wind
c)
coal
d)
biomass
5.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.
a)
Renewable Energy Resource
b)
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
6.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.
a)
Renewable Energy Resource
b)
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
7.
Coal is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
8.
Solar Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
9.
Which human activity would preserve nonrenewable resources?
a)
deforestation
b)
removing carnivores from a forest 
c)
recycling
d)
heating homes with fossil fuels  
10.
What causes deforestation and releases toxic minerals in the soil?
a)
Coal Mining
b)
Global Warming
c)
Recycling
d)
Reduce
11.
What is not a negative impact on the environment?
a)
captive breeding
b)
coal mining
c)
deforestation
d)
global warming
12.
What is not a positive impact on the environment?
a)
Captive Breeding
b)
Coal Mining
c)
Recycling
d)
Carpooling
13.

A large power plant burns coal to generate electricity for nearby homes and businesses.

This contributes most directly to which long-term human-induced environmental change?

a)

wildlife hazard

b)

global warming

c)

eutrophication

d)

habitat destruction

14.

Which of the following are examples of short-term, human-induced environmental changes? Select three answer choices.

a)

global warming

b)

pollution

c)

deforestation

d)

mass extinction

e)

ozone layer destruction

15.

Which statements describe global warming? Select two answer choices.

a)

Global warming occurs naturally.

b)

Global warming is likely increased by humans.

c)

Global warming can be decreased through deforestation.

d)

Global warming results from the buildup of nutrients in runoff.

e)

Global warming is enhanced by nonnative species.

16.

Which situation is an example of nonnative species introduction?

a)

Water hyacinths from Asia now grow in the United States and are crowding out animals and other plants.

b)

Horseshoe crabs in the waters of Virginia have been overfished, and their numbers have declined.

c)

A huge volcanic eruption in Washington destroyed many habitats.

d)

A large oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico killed many organisms that lived there.

17.

True or False: Bromine and Chlorine are major contributors to ozone layer destruction.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Which of the following shows the order of events that scientists believe will likely lead to the disappearance of many species?

a)

increase in human population, increase in short-term human-induced changes, ozone layer destruction

b)

increase in human population, increase in short-term human-induced changes, mass extinction

c)

increase in short-term human-induced changes, increase in human population, mass extinction

d)

increase in short-term human-induced changes, increase in human population, ozone layer destruction

19.

Which statements describe a human-created mass extinction? Select three correct choices.

a)

It results from the disappearance of entire species in a short time.

b)

It is caused by the growth of the human population.

c)

It is a type of long-term change.

d)

It is a type of short-term change.

e)

It is caused by a decrease in the introduction of nonnative species.

20.

Human-induced environmental changes can affect living things at which level(s)?

a)

organisms, populations, and species

b)

species only

c)

organisms and populations only

d)

organisms only

21.

Which of these organisms have been negatively affected at the species level due to human-induced environmental changes?

a)

Caribbean monk seals and dodo birds

b)

zebra mussels and Caribbean monk seals

c)

kudzu and dodo birds

d)

zebra mussels and kudzu

22.

Which statement best explains how deforestation affects organisms?

a)

It increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, enhancing global warming.

b)

It reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, enhancing global warming.

c)

It reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, enhancing ozone layer destruction.

d)

It increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, enhancing ozone layer destruction.

23.

Which situation is an example of a human-induced environmental change affecting a population?

a)

Blue jays no longer live in a forest because the trees in the forest were cut down.

b)

A volcanic eruption killed grasses that were growing within a few miles of the volcano.

c)

Floods from a storm forced many white-tailed deer to move to a new habitat.

d)

A fisher caught a few different species of fish that live in an ocean habitat.

24.

Which of the following are effects of environmental change on populations?

a)

a decrease in resources and loss of habitat

b)

speciation and extinction

c)

loss of habitat and impacts on growth and development

d)

speciation and a decrease in resources

25.

Which of the following are effects of environmental change on an entire species?

a)

extinction and change in species competition

b)

species competition and individual deaths

c)

impacts on growth and development and losses of habitats

d)

individual deaths and impacts on growth and development

26.
When taken to a new habitat, non-native plants often threaten native plants of the new habitat.  Why do they do this?
a)
Non-native plants are able to mutate rapidly
b)
Non-native  plants cause native animals to relocate
c)
Non-native plants are able to be used for medicine
d)
Non-native plants compete with native plants for resources
27.
Kudzu has overgrown many parts of southern Missouri and native ground plants have disappeared from the area. This is an example of:
a)
Parasitism between kudzu and the native plants
b)
A predator prey relationship between ground plants and kudzu
c)
Competition occurring between the native and invasive species
d)
Commesalism occurring between the kudzo and native plants
28.
The field mouse population in Australia has grown so fast that they eat an average of  $4 billion of wheat every year. Their fast growth is caused by:
a)
A. The mice like to reproduce
b)
B. A lack of a native species to eat the field mouse
c)
C. Abundant food supply
d)
Both B and C
29.
Kudzu has overgrown many parts of southern Missouri and native ground plants have disappeared from the area. This is an example of:
a)
Parasitism between kudzu and the native plants
b)
A predator prey relationship between ground plants and kudzu
c)
Competition occurring between the native and invasive species
d)
Commesalism occurring between the kudzo and native plants
30.

Everyone should try to reduce their ...

a)

carbon footprint

b)

solar footprint

c)

pylon footprint

d)

global footprint

31.

Deforestation causes an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide

a)

true

b)

false

32.
What does deforestation effect?
a)
Plants and animals
b)
Our biosphere
c)
Humans
d)
All of the above
33.

Which of the following is NOT a direct result of deforestation?

a)

Soil erosion

b)

Increase in nitrogen

c)

Destruction of habitats

d)

Increase in carbon dioxide

34.

Which of the following does NOT increase the amount of nitrogen in the ecosystem?

a)

fertilizers used in agriculture

b)

grazing livestock

c)

burning fossil fuels

d)

decomposing plants and animals

35.

Although nitrogen gas makes up about 79% of Earth's atmosphere, most living things cannot use nitrogen in its gaseous form.  Which of the following convert nitrogen into a usable form?

a)

lightning

b)

bacteria that live on the roots of plants

c)

acid rain

d)

fertilizer used in agriculture

36.

Which of the following is an environmental impact of urban sprawl?

a)

habitat destruction

b)

loss of farmland

c)

increase in runoff

d)

all of the above

37.

What two trends increased the need for more highways?

a)

increase in urban sprawl, increase in technology

b)

increase in urban sprawl, increase in vehicle use

c)

increase in pollution, increase in technology

d)

increase in vehicle use, increase in pollution

38.

Which of the following preventative measures are taken to prevent landfills from polluting soil and groundwater supplies?

a)

The bottom and sides of the landfills are lined with clay or plastic liners

b)

All trash in the landfill is burned at high temperatures to prevent runoff

c)

Trees are planted around the landfills to absorb any pollution

d)

none of the above

39.

Why is it important to prevent pollutants from seeping into the groundwater?  Choose the BEST answer.

a)

Groundwater is used to water agriculture, so preventing pollutants from entering groundwater gives people clean food.

b)

Groundwater is used as a source for drinking water, so preventing pollutants from entering groundwater helps to protect people's health.

c)

Groundwater is used as a source for drinking water for livestock, so preventing pollutants from entering groundwater helps to keep the livestock healthy and provide people with healthy food.

d)

Groundwater is used as a cleaning compound, so preventing pollutants from entering groundwater helps to keep the environment clean.

40.

Most water in the United States is used by

a)

Irrigation of agricultural crops

b)

Power Plants

c)

Public Supply (including houses)

d)

Industry

41.

Which of the following is NOT an example of point-source pollution?

a)

discharge pipe releasing industrial waste into a river

b)

runoff from a mining operation

c)

runoff from urban development

d)

oil spilling from a tanker

42.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding water pollution?

a)

International cooperation is not necessary when it comes to managing water pollution.

b)

Once pollution enters water, it is difficult to remove.

c)

The United States has laws to help maintain water quality.

d)

Water pollution can be reduced simply by reducing water use.

43.

What does the Clean Water Act regulate?

a)

the amount of harmful chemicals used by households

b)

sources of water pollution, including sewage systems

c)

protects supplies of drinking water throughout the country

d)

rivers and streams in urban areas

44.

Which of the following are actions that can prevent water pollution?

a)

Reduce use of harmful chemicals

b)

Dispose of waste safely

c)

Conserve Water

d)

all of the above

45.

All of the following are sources of air pollution EXCEPT

a)

acid precipitation

b)

smog

c)

greenhouse effect

d)

particulate matter

46.

Just days before the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were set to begin, thick smog filled the city.  The poor air quality threatened to delay outdoor endurance events, such as the marathon.  Smog might be a problem in many parts of China because

a)

The water supply in China is limited.

b)

China uses many coal-fired power plants, and many of these plants do not have adequate pollution controls.

c)

The sun shines more in China causing large amounts of photochemical smog to occur.

d)

There are very few trees in China.

47.

CFC's, or chlorofluorocarbons, are chemicals that for many years were commonly used as refrigerants.   When these chemicals are released into the atmosphere, they

a)

add carbon to the carbon cycle

b)

create pollution that contributes to the formation of smog 

c)

destroy atmospheric ozone

d)

convert atmospheric nitrogen to a usable form

48.

Which part of the carbon cycle removes carbon from the atmosphere?

a)

decaying organisms

b)

photosynthetic organisms

c)

burning fossil fuels and wood

d)

the process of cellular respiration

49.

Some pollutants, such as smoke from forest fires, are easily seen.  Other pollutants such as carbon monoxide, are invisible.  How can people know when levels of air pollution are high?

a)

Clean Air Act

b)

Air Quality Index

c)

Air Pollution Probe 

d)

Doppler Radar

50.

All of the following are considered greenhouse gases EXCEPT

a)

sulfur

b)

nitrous oxide

c)

methane

d)

carbon dioxide

51.

An increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can lead to

a)

an increase in fossil fuels.

b)

an increase in skin cancer rates.

c)

a decrease in greenhouse gases

d)

an increase in Earth's average surface temperature.

52.

Which is NOT a possible health effect of exposure to air pollution?

a)

chest tightness

b)

eye irritation

c)

increased lung function

d)

shortness of breath

53.

Which has a positive impact on land?

a)

composting

b)

deforestation

c)

mining

d)

urban sprawl

54.

A brown smog formed with the aid of light is _____ smog.

a)

nitrogen

b)

natural gas

c)

photochemical

d)

carbon

55.

A cause of acid rain is _____.

a)

the exhaust from cars

b)

emissions from coal-burning power plants

c)

moisture in the air

d)

all of the above

56.

A measure of the strength of acid rain can be given using _____.

a)

an acid

b)

a base

c)

all of the above

d)

a pH scale

57.

A way for INDIVIDUAL citizens to improve air quality is to _____.

a)

reduce industrial pollution

b)

take more showers

c)

burn trash

d)

use public transportation

58.

What is affected by the use of products containing CFCs?

a)

the ozone layer

b)

respiratory health

c)

the pH of the soil

d)

all of the above

59.

The removal of large areas of forests for human purposes.

a)

deforestation

b)

reforestation

c)

desertification

d)

reclamation

60.

The largest number of individuals of a given species that Earth's resources can support and maintain for a long period of time.

a)

population explosion

b)

carrying capacity

c)

urban sprawl

d)

population

61.

The development of land for houses and other buildings near a city.

a)

population

b)

carrying capacity

c)

reclamation

d)

urban sprawl

62.

All the members of a species living in a given area

a)

urban sprawl

b)

carrying capacity

c)

population

d)

species

63.

The process of restoring land disturbed by mining.

a)

reclamation

b)

desertification

c)

deforestation

d)

reforestation

64.

The development of desert like conditions due to human activities and/or climate change

a)

reclamation

b)

desertification

c)

deforestation

d)

reforestation

65.

Describes the sudden rise in human population that has happened in recent history.

a)

population explosion

b)

carrying capacity

c)

urban sprawl

d)

population

66.

Involves planting trees to replace trees that have been cut or burned down.

a)

reclamation

b)

desertification

c)

deforestation

d)

reforestation

67.

Natural resources are saved, and damage to the environment is reduced by reducing, reusing, and ______.

a)

recycling

b)

species

c)

composting

d)

population

68.

When forests disappear, ______ may also disappear.

a)

recycling

b)

species

c)

composting

d)

population

69.

The term ______ means piling up grass and leaves so they can decompose.

a)

recycling

b)

species

c)

composting

d)

population

70.

As human population increases....

a)

consumption of natural resources decreases

b)

consumption of natural resources increases

71.

What percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water that can be used for drinking, cooking, bathing, etc?

a)

2-3%

b)

97%

c)

70%

d)

100%

72.

What conclusion can you draw based on the chart located here?

a)

Plastic accounts for most of the trash in our oceans.

b)

Rubber accounts for most of the trash in our oceans.

c)

There is more cloth debris than glass debris in our oceans.

d)

Metal accounts for 3% of the debris in our oceans.

73.

Which renewable resource can be used in place of oil. Mark all that apply.

a)

water

b)

wind

c)

solar

d)

natural gas

74.

In the case study we explored about air pollution in Los Angeles, we learned how pollution was __________ as a result of the _________ efforts.

a)

minimized, EPA

b)

monitored, Operation Beach Clean Up

c)

maximized, EPA

d)

minimized, population

75.

All human impacts on the environment are negative.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Which evidence below does NOT support that recycling should be required.

a)

85% of litter in the ocean is plastic

b)

Orange peels take .5 year to degrade.

c)

Plastic items including diapers, fishing line, and plastic bottles take hundreds of years to degrade.

d)

Litter accumulates in the ocean causing harm to marine life.

77.

Deforestation can lead to which negative impact below?

a)

More homes being built for families moving into an area.

b)

Extinction of species of animals/ or plants.

c)

Create jobs to help clear the land.

d)

Building a new school for children in the area.

78.

Which below can help to ensure the Earth is sustainable for future generations?

a)

Conservation of water

b)

Using biofuel

c)

Recycling plastic

d)

All of the above

79.

The natural resources here on Earth can sustain ____ people, yet there are ____ people currently living on Earth.

a)

8 billion, 2 billion

b)

2 billion, 8 billion

c)

1 billion, 10 billion

d)

2 billion, 10 billion

80.

In the 1800s rabbits were introduced for the first time into Australia. Here they had no natural predators and a plentiful food supply. What happened several years after the rabbit was introduced into Australia?

a)

The rabbits began to overpopulate greatly.

b)

Populations of animals competing with rabbits grew.

c)

The rabbit population declined sharply.

d)

New rabbit predators evolved.

81.

The design of air conditioners and aerosol cans has been changed in the last few years in an attempt to reverse which ecological problem?

a)

deforestation

b)

freshwater pollution

c)

hole in the ozone layer

d)

acid rain

82.

Poisons such as DDT build up in lakes and streams due to runoff. Then they enter the food chain. Once in living organisms, the poisons are not broken down and their concentrations increase as they are passed along the food chain.

Which term best describes this ecological phenomenon?

a)

global warming

b)

loss of biodiversity

c)

biological magnification

d)

loss of genetic diversity

83.

Succession is the natural replacement of species that takes place in an area over time.


What is the major difference between primary and secondary succession?

a)

Primary succession happens much faster than secondary succession.

b)

Primary succession begins on bare rock, while secondary starts on soil.

c)

Primary succession occurs after a minor disturbance, while secondary occurs after a major disturbance.

d)

Primary succession is the new growth of grasses, and secondary succession is the new growth of trees.

84.

Which of the following best describes the term biological magnification?

a)

The buildup of non-biodegradable chemicals in consumers as they are passed up the food chain

b)

When members of a crowded population are at odds for food, water, space, and other resources

c)

Using the earth's resources more carefully, and preserving and restoring natural habitats

d)

When food, water, and space are limited, causing carrying capacity to be reached

85.

Which of the following events would start the process of secondary succession?

a)

A volcano erupts, spewing out lava.

b)

A glacier slides across the land.

c)

Lightning starts a large forest fire.

d)

A new island forms in the ocean.

86.

How can land pollution harm the environment?

a)

It can release greenhouse gases

b)

It can destroy the habitats of animals

c)

It can allow for harmful chemicals to enter the soil

d)

All of the above

87.

What is it called when manufacturers take trash and turn it into new products?

a)

Composting

b)

Recycling

c)

Biodegrading

88.
According to the population pyramid of this country, its population is most likely...
a)
growing slowly.
b)
growing rapidly.
c)
decreasing.
d)
not changing.
89.
In recent years, the human population has 
a)
increased exponentially
b)
decreased exponentially
c)
decreased slowly
d)
increased slowy
90.
What kind of growth is this country experiencing?
a)
Exponential Growth
b)
Stable Growth
c)
Declining Growth
91.
Which human activity would preserve nonrenewable resources?
a)
deforestation
b)
removing carnivores from a forest 
c)
recycling
d)
heating homes with fossil fuels  
92.
Increased industrialization will most likely
a)
decrease available habitats 
b)
increase environmental carrying capacity 
c)
increase the stability of ecosystems 
d)
decrease global warming
93.
What is the most dramatic result of deforestation?
a)
land is no longer green and full of life
b)
pictures from space show deforestation
c)
loss of habitat for approximately 70% of the worlds species
d)
people can't explore rainforests
94.

An organism (plant, animal, fungus, or bacterium) that is not native and has a negative effect on an ecosystem.

a)

deforestation

b)

climate change

c)

global warming

d)

invasive species