WorksheetsUnit 3 Test- Human Impacts on Earth
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The sum of all natural and human changes in Earth's environment
a)
Geological Evidence
b)
Chemical Evidence
c)
Global Change
2.
_____________________ reveals how humans have changed the earth. Changes in landscape, resources, and biodiversity can all be linked to human impacts.
a)
Geological Evidence
b)
Chemical Evidence
c)
Agents of Change
3.
Humans change and shape the earth; therefore, humans are __________________________.
a)
Geological Evidence
b)
Chemical Evidence
c)
Agents of Change
4.
This is the era marked by the increase in human's impact on Earth (since the early 1900's)
a)
Anthropocene Era
b)
Chemical Evidence
c)
Agents of Change
5.
Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is an example of ______________________.
a)
Geological Evidence
b)
Chemical Evidence
c)
Agents of Change
6.
Deforestation is an example of:
a)
chemical evidence of how humans have changed the Earth.
b)
geological evidence of how humans of changed the Earth.
7.
Chlorine found in glacier core samples is an example of:
a)
chemical evidence of how humans have changed the Earth.
b)
geological evidence of how humans of changed the Earth.
8.
Humans depend on their natural environment for medicine, energy, and recreation.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
One way to measure human impact on the ecosystem is through the ecological footprint. An ecological footprint is the measure of human demand on the ecosystems.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
The quality of human life is related to the quality of the environment.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Fossil fuels are made from decomposing plants and animals.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Fossil fuels are found in Earth's inner core.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Humans never have negative impacts on the environment.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Natural resources are being depleted more quickly than they can be replenished.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
The maximum population size that an environment can sustain is known as
a)
walking capacity
b)
carrying capacity
16.
Resource depletion is caused by population and economic growth.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Examples of natural resources that are being depleted faster than they can be replenished are
a)
houses and schools
b)
sun and wind
c)
forests, minerals, and groundwater
18.
When you cut down forests for agriculture (farming) or urbanization (building communities), it is known as
a)
deforestation
b)
clearing clutter
19.
An increased demand on housing, food, and water is caused by
a)
population growth
b)
food growth
20.
Earth's population has reached over _________________ people.
a)
3 billion
b)
5 billion
c)
7 billion
21.
___________________ causes resource depletion because new products and technologies require the consumption of more resources.
a)
plant growth
b)
economic growth
22.
Human population has surpassed Earth's carrying capacity.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Legislation that prevents or limits the use of chemicals that are known pollutants
a)
Reforestation
b)
Clean Air Act
24.
Creation of the National Parks system and Endangered Species Act
a)
Reforestation
b)
Protection of Lands and Wildlife
25.
The process of returning depleted woodland areas to their natural form
a)
Reforestation
b)
Recycling
26.
The conversion of waste into reusable materials
a)
Protection of Lands and Wildlife
b)
upcycling
27.
A system of farming that can indefinitely sustain itself without harming the land, the environment or the people
a)
Sustainable Agriculture
b)
Recycling
28.
Solar, Wind, and Water (hydropower)
a)
Reforestation
b)
Alternative Energy
29.
Resources that can be replenished naturally over time are called ____________________________.
a)
nonrenewable resources
b)
renewable resources
30.
____________________________ exist in limited supply where once they are used up, they are not replaced.
a)
nonrenewable resources
b)
renewable resources
31.
Examples of nonrenewable resources include _____________, _____________, _____________.
a)
wind, solar, and hydropower
b)
coal, oil, and natural gas (fossil fuels)
32.
Which is not an example of how you can reduce your impact on Earth?
a)
keeping the lights on when you are not in the room
b)
use less heating/cooling
33.
The bald eagle is an endangered species that can be found in New Jersey.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
The Appalachian tree frog is an endangered species that can be found in New Jersey.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
The Clean Air Act has been protecting the air for US citizens since 1970.
a)
True
b)
False
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