Human Impacts Review

Question 1

Based on the graph below, which is the most likely explanation of the trend shown in the data?

Accepted Answer

a worldwide ban on the use of CFCs

Question 2

Which of the following changes to Earth's systems are NOT a direct or indirect result of the carbon dioxide emissions?

Accepted Answer

increased frequency of volcanic eruptions

Question 3

Renewable resources can be replaced effectively by healthy ecosystems.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

How do ecological footprints of typical Americans compare to the global average?

Accepted Answer

They are significantly larger on average.

Question 5

An exponential increase in the human population causes...

Accepted Answer

an increase in demand for resources

Question 6

Climate change is driven by an increase in what?

Accepted Answer

CO2

Question 7

Ms. Ditch begins using public transportation to get to work. How is her carbon foot print affected?

Accepted Answer

Footprint decreases, because she is using fewer energy resources.

Question 8

Climate change does NOT affect weather patterns.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Jo is may install solar panels, but they are expensive. Would installing them increase the sustainability of her home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because they tap into a renewable resource.

Question 10

increasing concentration of a harmful substance in organisms at higher trophic levels in a food chain or food web

Accepted Answer

biological magnification

Question 11

measurable long-term changes in averages of temperature, clouds, winds, precipitation, and extreme weather events

Accepted Answer

climate change

Question 12

non-native species whose introduction causes economic or environmental harm or harm to human health

Accepted Answer

invasive species

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an impact of climate change?

Accepted Answer

increase in biodiversity

Question 14

What type of growth does the human population have?

Accepted Answer

exponential growth

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce your carbon footprint?

Accepted Answer

adding more red meat to your diet

Question 16

destruction of forests

Accepted Answer

deforestation

Question 17

Based on the graph below, which strategy would be MOST effective to include in a solution to global climate change?

Accepted Answer

a drastic reduction in the use of fossil fuels, cement, and flaring

Question 18

An increase in greenhouse gasses like CO2 contributes to climate change.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

increase in the average temperatures on Earth

Accepted Answer

global warming

Question 20

What role do renewable resources play in sustainable development?

Accepted Answer

They can be replaced effectively in healthy ecosystems.

Question 21

Sam can reduce their carbon footprint by shopping at a local farmer's market.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

What can be done to reduce the concentration of atmospheric CO2?

Accepted Answer

installing solar panels

Question 23

If climate change alters conditions beyond a species tolerance range, what must they do? CHOOSE THE INCORRECT ANSWER!

Accepted Answer

reproduce more rapidly

Question 24

Increasing biodiversity decreases an ecosystem's resilience.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

Reducing consumption of fossil fuels will NOT help decrease the atmospheric concentration of CO2.

Accepted Answer

False

Human Impacts Review

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Human Impacts Review

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