Quiz about Human Impact Vocabulary

Question 1

Construct an explanation for how human activities can lead to changes in ecosystem interactions.

Accepted Answer

Human activities can alter the balance of interactions between species.

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Human activities have no effect on ecosystem interactions.

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Human activities only affect abiotic factors.

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Human activities only affect biotic factors.

Question 2

The removal of an entire forest is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

Deforestation

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Desertification

Question 3

Which human activity would help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

decrease the burning of fossil fuels

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decrease the number of recycling programs

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increase the human population

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increase the number of cars being driven

Question 4

What is the term for the introduction of harmful substances into the environment by human activities?

Accepted Answer

A) Pollution

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B) Conservation

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C) Recycling

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D) Photosynthesis

Question 5

Which of the following is a consequence of urbanization on local wildlife?

Accepted Answer

B) Habitat destruction

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A) Increased biodiversity

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C) Improved air quality

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D) Decreased human population

Question 6

What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?

Accepted Answer

B) Carbon dioxide emissions

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A) Overfishing

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C) Plastic pollution

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D) Oil spills

Question 7

Which practice can help mitigate the effects of climate change?

Accepted Answer

C) Renewable energy use

Answer

A) Deforestation

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B) Fossil fuel consumption

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D) Increased industrialization

Question 8

What is the effect of excessive nutrient runoff into water bodies?

Accepted Answer

A) Eutrophication

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B) Desertification

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C) Deforestation

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D) Urbanization

Question 9

Which human activity is most directly associated with the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

B) Burning fossil fuels

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A) Planting trees

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C) Building dams

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D) Mining minerals

Question 10

What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

A) Biodiversity

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B) Monoculture

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C) Symbiosis

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D) Parasitism

Question 11

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

C) Solar energy

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A) Coal

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B) Natural gas

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D) Nuclear energy

Question 12

What is the main purpose of conservation efforts?

Accepted Answer

B) To preserve natural resources

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A) To increase pollution

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C) To promote urbanization

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D) To reduce biodiversity

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable practice?

Accepted Answer

C) Crop rotation

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A) Overfishing

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B) Clear-cutting forests

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D) Using single-use plastics

Question 14

What is the impact of deforestation on the carbon cycle?

Accepted Answer

C) Increases atmospheric carbon dioxide

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A) Increases carbon sequestration

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B) Decreases atmospheric carbon dioxide

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D) Has no impact

Question 15

Which of the following is a direct result of global warming?

Accepted Answer

C) Rising global temperatures

Answer

A) Decreased sea levels

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B) Increased ice cap formation

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D) Reduced greenhouse gases

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