Human Impact on the Environment Challenge!

Front

Which describes the greenhouse effect?

Back

a natural process

Front

Which gases contribute to the greenhouse effect?

Back

carbon dioxide and methane

Front

Which results from an increase in the greenhouse effect?

Back

global warming

Front

As the human population grows, our natural-resource requirements ____________________.

Back

Increase

Front

Which is a nonrenewable resource?

Back

coal

Front

Which is a renewable resource? Options: petroleum, wood, iron, coal

Back

wood

Front

Why are invasive species dangerous to the environment?

Back

They threaten biodiversity.

Front

What are sustainable use practices?

Back

the managed consumption of natural resources to prevent their depletion or environmental destruction

Front

Which of the following substitutions can help reduce air pollution?

• using a bike instead of a car
• using dumps instead of landfills
• using coal instead of oil
• using fireplaces instead of wind farms

Back

using a bike instead of a car

Front

Which is a sustainable practice?

• operating wind farms
• clear cutting
• flood irrigation
• over-fishing

Back

operating wind farms