Human Impact on the Environment — Unit test

Question 1

Which describes the greenhouse effect?

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a natural process

Question 2

A factory is emitting large amounts of CFCs into the atmosphere. How might this affect people?

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increase in the rate of skin cancer

Question 3

Which gases contribute to the greenhouse effect?

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carbon dioxide and methane

Question 4

Which type of pollution includes CFCs and smog?

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air

Question 5

Which is a renewable resource?

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wood

Question 6

Which is a consequence of global warming?

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rising sea levels

Question 7

Freshwater can be renewed, but environmentalists consider it nonrenewable. Why is there a contradiction in classification?

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Freshwater is easily polluted or depleted before it can be replaced.

Question 8

Which of the following substitutions can help reduce air pollution?

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using a bike instead of a car

Question 9

A new highly nutritious crop is going to be planted in an area where it has never been planted before. Which is the most likely outcome of such an event?

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negative as it threatens local biodiversity

Question 10

Scientists predict that we will eventually use up all available fossil fuels. Which list includes only fossil fuels?

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natural gas, coal, and oil

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