What is an advantage to using nuclear energy over coal

nuclear produces energy without polluting the atmosphere

What is an example of an abiotic factor impacting the diversity of an ecosystem

an increase in acid rain changing pH in soil

What is a consequence of a growing human population on drinkable water

it can cause an increase in waterborne diseases

How does burning fossil fuels contribute to global climate change

the carbon dioxide given off traps heat

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1
Wind is an example of what type of factor
limiting
biotic
abiotic
unlimiting
2
What is an advantage to using nuclear energy over coal
nuclear can be easily mined from deep within the Earth
nuclear is the most cost-effective energy resource
nuclear reduces the amount of thermal pollution
nuclear produces energy without polluting the atmosphere
3
How could the removal of trees and other vegetation impact the environment negatively
by increasing soil formation
by increasing erosion
by increasing transpiration
by increasing oxygen production
4
Which of the following is a renewable energy source
hydroelectric
coal
natural gas
nuclear
5
What is a major source of air pollution created by humans
industrial factories
nuclear power
hydroelectric plants
reforestation
6
What is an example of an abiotic factor impacting the diversity of an ecosystem
competition for food changing survival rates
an increase in acid rain changing pH in soil
the introduction of an invasive species changing resources
an increase in prey ipmacts the number of predators
7
Why are invasive species harmful to an ecosystem
they outcompete native species
they deplete fewer resources
they contribute to climate change
they allow for greater genetic variability
8
What is the main cause of most environmental problems on the planet
growing population
air pollution
deforestation
agriculture
9
Which can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer of Earth
burning compost
vehicle exhaust
aerosols
coal-fired power plants
10
What is a consequence of a growing human population on drinkable water
it decreases the amount of waste and pollutants in the water
it increases the amount of water available for a population
it can cause an increase in waterborne diseases
it decreases the need for water to survive
11
A group of the same species at the same time and place is known as
community
population
habitat
ecosystem
12
How does burning fossil fuels contribute to global climate change
the carbon dioxide given off traps heat
the heat given off raises the temperature
warmer ocean temperatures cause sea level to rise
the sulfur dioxide put off causes acid rain

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