Human Impact on the Environment - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

Which describes the greenhouse effect?

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C: a natural process

Question 2

Which is a consequence of global warming?

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C: rising sea levels

Question 3

Which is a nonrenewable resource?

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D: coal

Question 4

As the human population grows, what happens to our natural-resource requirements?

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C: They increase.

Question 5

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

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B: increase in the rate of skin cancer

Question 6

Which is a renewable resource?

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A: wood

Question 7

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

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A: natural gas, coal, and oil

Question 8

Why are invasive species dangerous to the environment?

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D: They threaten biodiversity.

Question 9

Which results from an increase in the greenhouse effect?

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D: global warming

Question 10

Which gases contribute to the greenhouse effect?

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D: carbon dioxide and methane

Human Impact on the Environment - Quiz Quiz Answers