Social Studies Review

Define the term atmosphere

• The atmosphere is a layer of plasma surrounding the Earth.
• The atmosphere is a layer of liquid water surrounding the Earth.
• The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth.
• The atmosphere is a layer of solid rock surrounding the Earth.

What is an imporant function of the ozone layer

• Generating oxygen for humans
• Blocking all sunlight
• Attracting harmful radiation
• Absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation

Define the term pollution

• Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, causing adverse effects.
• Pollution is the removal of harmful substances from the environment
• Pollution is the introduction of beneficial substances into the environment
• Pollution is the process of cleaning the environment

What is a resource?

• A resource is a source or supply from which a benefit is produced.
• A resource is a type of weather phenomenon.
• A resource is a type of currency used in a game.
• A resource is a person who provides assistance.

name TWO products made from oil

• gasoline, plastic
• diesel
• rubber
• jet fuel

What is aragoite?

• A type of cloud formation
• A species of fish
• A mineral that is a polymorph of aragonite
• A programming language

Which indursty is invovled with the collection of natural resources?

• Primary industry

• Manufacturing industry
• Service industry
• Extractive industry

Define the term conserve

• To neglect and disregard preservation
• To protect and preserve something by using it wisely and avoiding waste.
• To waste and deplete resources
• To consume excessively without regard for the future

What is one aim of the Bahamas National Trust

• Promote deforestation and habitat destruction
• Protect and conserve the natural environment and biodiversity
• Encourage pollution and waste disposal
• Support the exploitation of natural resources

When is the turtle huting season in the bahamas