Sustainability Lesson

What is one negative consequence of overfishing?

• Fish can grow two heads.

• Fish species can either become depleted or very underpopulated in that given area.

• Fish species can adapt in order to escape the fisherman.

• Fish species will move to a new environment in order to escape fishermen.

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Which of the following is the best definition of a natural resource:

• something we get from the environment

• something that we can use from the environment

• something humans use to meet our needs

• Anything humans get or use from nature to meet our needs or wants

The study of how humans interact with our environment is called

• environmentalism

• environmental science

• ecology

• biology

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What term describes the positive benefits that wildlife or ecosystems provides to people?

• ecosystem services

• ecosystem

• biodiversity

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In the story of Easter Island, what was the unintended consequence of clear cutting all the trees?

• They were able to erect a lot of statues

• They built many boats

• Their environment was destroyed

• They were able to get more cows

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Along with population growth, which of the following is a major root of the environmental problems caused by humans?

• our sustainable development practices

• or reforestation projects

• our exploitation and consumptions of resources

• our renewable energy initiatives

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Which of the following are examples of sustainable biological systems?

• Deserts and mountains

• Wetlands and forests

• Oceans and rivers

• Cities and towns

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What dimensions does human sustainability include?

• Political, cultural, and historical

• Environmental, economic, and social

• Technological, scientific, and artistic

• Educational, recreational, and spiritual

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What is the contribution of holiday flights to the carbon footprint?

• 6%

• 4%

• 3%

• 5%

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What percentage of the carbon footprint is due to food and drink?

• 5%

• 4%

• 6%

• 3%