Greening the Globe Answers

Describe the primary environmental challenges facing Latin America in the early 21st century.

Explain how overpumping leads to water scarcity in coastal areas.

Which of the following factors is a major reason for the high risk of drought in Africa? A. Africa has been getting less rainfall since 1968. B. Civil wars have led to the destruction of crops. C. The rising elephant population has destroyed watersheds. D. The Aswan Dam changed the course of the Nile River. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explain how water pollution affects marine ecosystems.

Describe two environmental impacts of urbanization in Latin America.

The term "global warming" refers to __________. A. the warming of regions of the Earth during the summer B. increased average temperatures on the Earth's surface C. changes in temperature as a result of decreased ozone D. daily changes in temperature, from sunrise to sunset Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following has contributed the most to the increase of invasive species in Europe? A. air pollution that has destroyed native plants B. desalination, which has killed native plants C. an increase in trade across the continent D. the lack of invasive species legislation in Europe Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The majority of scientists predict that the rise in global temperature by 2100 will range from __________. A. 1° F to 4° F B. 2° F to 10° F C. 5° F to 15° F D. 10° F to 20° F Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Describe four expected impacts of global warming.

Which of the following definitions best characterizes the green movement? A. an academic research study of effective agricultural methods B. a movement to implement environmentally sound practices C. a radical movement to halt human use of all natural resources D. an appeal to increase conservation practices in forest management Please select the best answer from the choices provided.