Human Impact on the Environment Test

Front

Which alternative energy technology is most likely to be used to power a car? Options: wind, geothermal, biofuel, hydropower

Back

biofuel

Front

Most of the costs associated with using renewable resources are due to _______.

Back

lack of availability/infrastructure

Front

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource? coal oil gas water

Back

water

Front

How will a global dependence on fossil fuels lead to international security risks?

Back

It will lead to increased competition over the limited resources.

Front

Which of the following is true about biofuels?

Back

They are made from plant materials and animal fats.

Front

The use of nonrenewable resources can help sustain (keep them where they are) poverty levels.

Back

True

Front

What is an advantage to alternative energy technology?

Back

Alternative energy technology can reduce the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels.

Front

Which aspect of modern society is least affected by limiting factors? Options: location, health, behavior, stability.

Back

location

Front

Possible cost of using NONrenewable resources? Options: loss of animal species, land degradation, lower availability of freshwater, all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

Example of short-term human-induced environmental change from phosphorus runoff in water used by plant nurseries.

Back

eutrophication