Task 4: Assess - Human Impacts on the Environment

Which of these transportation options reduces your carbon footprint the most?

• Walking

• Riding a bus

• Riding a car

• Taking a train

What is a leading cause of deforestation?

• Disease

• Building houses

• Agriculture and Farming

• Making paper

Which of the following is could be a solution to reducing your environmental impact?

• Reducing meat consumption

• Using your car for transportation instead of busses

• Living in a home larger than you need

• Keeping your air conditioning on so your home is 65 F all summer.

What do humans do that releases large amounts of CO₂ into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change?

• Burn fossil fuels (like gas and coal)

• Plant trees

• Ride bikes and use solar energy

• Recycle

Which of the following is a way that humans can positively impact their environment?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Introducing non-native species to other places

• Contributing to habitat loss

• Planting trees