Social Studies Test Unit 6: Making a Difference

Which environmental impact is often associated with farming?

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• Its field layout affects the migration routes of birds.

• It significantly reduces carbon dioxide in the environment.

• It creates more wildlife habitat for the local environment.

How does deforestation, caused by human activity, affect the environment?

• It introduces non-native plants into an area.

• It decreases carbon dioxide levels.

• It destroys animal habitats.

• It helps control localized flooding.

How do fuels burned by cars and factories impact the environment?

• They lead to colder climate conditions.

• They cause air pollution.

• They increase oxygen levels in the upper atmosphere.

• They result in higher algae bloom in the world’s oceans.

How should people interact responsibly with the environment?

• by becoming aware of their carbon footprint

• by using fewer tree-based paper products and more plastics

• by cutting down dead trees and burning them to create open space

• by encouraging the use of nonrenewable resources

How does planting trees impact the environment?

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• It accelerates the loss of wildlife habitats.

• It increases the presence of greenhouse gases.

• It increases carbon dioxide removal from the environment.

• It causes deforestation to occur sooner than it would naturally.

Which transportation option is best for the environment?

• taking the bus

• riding in a car

• riding a bike

• taking the train

What causes rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and flooding?

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• recycling

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Which public issue involves naturally replenished material versus material that is unable to be replenished quickly?

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• wood based products and plastic

• recycling and landfill use

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Which public issue involves the trapping of heat that makes the planet warmer?

• greenhouse gas emissions

• agricultural fertilizer runoff

• concrete and asphalt surfaces

• roof top materials

Which public issue involves using material to make new goods instead of sending it to a landfill?

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