Human Impact on Resources ESS4.1/4.2

Question 1

What human activity contributes to air pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

construction

Question 2

Which is a negative effect of deforestation on the environment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

desertification

Question 3

Which correctly lists three main causes of deforestation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

mining, cattle ranching, logging

Question 4

What is one way people positively affect water resources?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

limiting use of acid and other pollutants

Question 5

Which activity is a method of habitat restoration?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cleaning up after environmental disasters

Question 6

Which is a nonpoint source of pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Rain contains chemicals that seep into the ground.

Question 7

What term refers to the practice of renewing destroyed ecosystems?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

habitat restoration

Question 8

Which statement provides the best argument against making major changes to the atmosphere to help protect Earth’s resources?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Making major changes to the atmosphere can be a costly process.

Question 9

What is one way to make a positive impact on air quality to reduce air pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

using public transportation

Question 10

Which challenge arises from trying to protect the environment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

high clean-energy startup costs

Human Impact on Resources ESS4.1/4.2 Answers