WorksheetsQUIZ 2 Negative Human Impacts
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Humans never have negative impacts on the environment.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Natural resources are being depleted more quickly than they can be replenished.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
The maximum population size that an environment can sustain is known as
a)
walking capacity
b)
carrying capacity
4.
Resource depletion is caused by population and economic growth.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Examples of natural resources that are being depleted faster than they can be replenished are
a)
burger and fries
b)
cake and ice cream
c)
forests, minerals, and groundwater
6.
When you cut down forests for agriculture (farming) or urbanization (building communities), it is known as
a)
deforestation
b)
clearing clutter
7.
An increased demand on housing, food, and water is caused by
a)
population growth
b)
food growth
8.
Earth's population has reached over _________________ people.
a)
3 billion
b)
5 billion
c)
7 billion
9.
___________________ causes resource depletion because new products and technologies require the consumption of more resources.
a)
plant growth
b)
economic growth
10.
Human population has surpassed Earth's carrying capacity.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Which statement about the effects of natural events and human activities is true?
a)
The environment is not usually affected by natural events.
b)
All human activities change the environment in a negative way.
c)
Natural events always have a positive impact on the environment.
d)
Human activities and natural events can damage the environment.
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