DNMQ #27: Environmental Problems (Fall 2023)

The number and variety of organisms in an area at one time is called

• biodegradable

• biodiversity

• point-source pollutant

• deforestation

Too many organisms in one area for the resources available

• biodiversity

• overpopulation

• pollution

• renewable resource

We can reduce our need for fossil fuels by developing

• alternative energy sources

• natural gas lines

• gasoline powered cars

• new oil sources

The Seabin is a floating trash can that collects trash found in the ocean. To evaluate the effectiveness (how well it works) of this device, what data would need to be collected?

• The amount of trash it collects daily.

• The amount of trash in the area.

• The amount of trash in the area before and after the use of the Seabin.

• The amount of trash created by the closest city.

Students decide to create a garden in a once vacant filled with trash. The collected the trash, recycled the glass and plastic they found, as well as any paper. Which observation is the best evidence that they have made a positive effect on the Earth.

• Bees, that had not been seen in that area for over a decade have returned to collect pollen from the flowers and vegetables in the garden.

• More people stop by to visit the garden and take pictures for the 'gram, because of the beautiful flowers that can now be seen.

• A local paper did a an article about the students and how they have brought the community together by gardening.

• The students get extra credit points in their science class for their community project.

 

What is this environmental problem?

• energy waste

• air pollution

• endangered species

• water pollution

Which of the following is not a major category of environmental problems?

• pollution

• loss of land for agriculture

• loss of biodiversity

• depletion of renewable and nonrenewable resources

Which of the following may lead to a loss of biodiversity? (check all the apply)

• pollution

• loss of habitat

• burning fossil fuels

• deforestation

What is the main cause to all environmental problems on Earth today?

• overpopulation of humans

• loss of biodiversity

• pollution

• burning fossil fuels

What are the 3 major environmental problems today?

• Pollution, burning fossil fuels, deforestation

• Loss of habitat, pollution, trash

• Pollution, Loss of biodiversity, resource depletion

• Pollution, burning fossil fuels, global warming