Humans in Ecosystem Balance Quiz

You are part of a team managing a wildlife sanctuary. A proposal is made to build a tourist facility that may generate income but could disturb the wildlife. What would you do?

• Approve the project because the sanctuary needs the funds.

• Reject the project outright to protect wildlife.

• Propose a compromise, allowing development with strict environmental safeguards.

• Ignore the situation and let others decide.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A community relies on fishing, but overfishing is depleting the fish population. What strategy would you suggest?

• Continue fishing as usual.

• Ban fishing completely to allow fish stocks to recover.

• Implement seasonal fishing bans and promote sustainable practices.

• Relocate the entire community.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A forest has been devastated by wildfire. How would you begin restoration efforts?

• Plant a single fast-growing species to restore the forest quickly.

• Introduce a mix of native species to promote biodiversity.

• Leave the forest to recover naturally without intervention.

• Use non-native species that grow faster than native ones.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A river near your city is becoming polluted. What would you do to address the pollution?

• Fine the industries responsible for the pollution.

• Implement stricter water quality regulations and encourage eco-friendly practices.

• Allow the pollution to continue since it boosts industrial productivity.

• Relocate the industries but ignore the pollution problem.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A coastal village faces more floods due to climate change. What would you suggest to protect the community and ecosystem?

• Build large concrete walls to block the floods.

• Relocate the entire village to a new location.

• Use nature-based solutions like restoring mangroves to buffer against floods.

• Do nothing, as climate change is inevitable.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

You are an environmental educator. How would you encourage students to reduce their carbon footprint?

• Teach them to use cars instead of walking to reduce energy use.

• Encourage participation in tree-planting and environmental campaigns.

• Show them that individual actions don't matter as much as government policies.

• Ignore the topic, as it doesn't affect them directly.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Your country plans to build an industrial zone in a forested area. What is the best approach?

• Approve the development for economic growth.

• Stop the development to protect the forest at all costs.

• Conduct an environmental impact assessment and implement mitigative measures.

• Develop only a portion of the forest while preserving the rest.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Your city is facing water shortages due to a drought. How would you encourage residents to conserve water?

• Impose fines for overuse and educate the public about water-saving techniques.

• Let people use water as they see fit, as it's a personal choice.

• Import more water from neighboring cities.

• Allow only businesses to reduce water usage, not individuals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

An invasive species is threatening the native plants in a nature reserve. What would you do?

• Remove the invasive species and reintroduce native plants.

• Do nothing, as the ecosystem will balance itself.

• Introduce a predator to control the invasive species.

• Replace the entire reserve with non-native species that can coexist.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

You are designing a new urban park. How would you ensure it benefits both the community and the ecosystem?

• Focus only on recreation, ignoring environmental concerns.

• Plant a variety of native species to support biodiversity and create natural spaces.

• Pave the park entirely for events and festivals.

• Allow no public access to the park to preserve the ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5