Human Impact on the Environment Answers

Greenhouse gases absorb radiation from the

and re-radiate it back toward the ,

which helps to maintain a normal range of on Earth.

Identify the greenhouse gases that make the greenhouse effect possible. Check all that apply.

Which of the following are possible causes of global warming? Check all that apply.

Which of the following are ways that humans increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere? Check all that apply.

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Identify whether each of the following is a renewable or nonrenewable resource.tree: ✔ renewable resourceX nonrenewable resource

coal: X renewable resource✔ nonrenewable resource

fresh water: ✔ renewable resourceX nonrenewable resource

fish: ✔ renewable resourcenonrenewable resource

oil: X renewable resource✔ nonrenewable resource

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Why are invasive species dangerous to the environment? Check all that apply.

What is a landfill? Check all that apply.

Identify which type of pollution is caused by each of the following activities.mining: ✔ land pollutionX water pollutionair pollution

driving cars: land pollutionwater pollution✔ air pollution

oil spills: X land pollution✔ water pollutionair pollution

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