Succession and Extinction

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water vapor; carbon dioxide; methane; nitrous oxide

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

burning fossil fuels; deforestation; livestock; landfills; agriculture; sewage treatment

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

renewable resource

Question 4

Deforestation is helpful in sustaining trees.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

false

Question 5

fresh water:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

renewable resource

Question 6

driving cars:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

air pollution

Question 7

oil spills:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water pollution

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increased melting ice; increased sea level; increased heat-related deaths

Question 9

Select the appropriate term to complete the sentences below.A is a natural material used by humans that cannot be replaced.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

nonrenewable resource

Question 10

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They outcompete native species for resources.; They cause harm to property that can cause economic loss.; They disrupt food chains.

Succession and Extinction Answers