Quarter 4 Review

Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable resource?

• sunlight

• wood

• water

• natural gas

Which of the following is not a consequence of the extensive use of fossil fuels by humans?

• The geographical availability of these resources is altering.

• There is a rise in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

• These resources are being replenished more quickly than they are consumed.

• Disputes arise over the control of these resources.

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Which renewable energy source is derived from the Earth's internal heat?

• geothermal energy

• hydropower

• wind power

• solar power

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Some of that freshwater is groundwater. For what reason is the amount of groundwater limited or unavailable?

• Much of the ground water is in regions where there is a higher chance of it being polluted or contaminated.

• Much of the groundwater is locked up as ice or found only in permafrost.

• Much of the groundwater is below a deep layer of porous rock which cannot be easily accessed by drilling.

• Much of the groundwater is locked in mineral formations in the mantle, and it takes millions of years to exchange with surface water.

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Identify the primary locations where freshwater is stored. Select the three correct options.

• groundwater

• deserts

• lakes and rivers

• seas

• glaciers

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What is the term for the practice of reducing resource usage to extend its availability?

• exponential growth

• conservation

• reserve

• all of the above

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During a science class, Olivia learned about different sources of air pollution. Which is a natural source of air pollution?

• volcanoes

• carbon monoxide

• smog

• ozone layer

Emma is concerned about air quality in her city due to his asthma. On some days, she avoids going outside because certain pollutants can trigger his symptoms. Which of these are examples of nonpoint source pollution that could affect Emma's breathing if she steps outdoors? Select the two correct options

• emissions from vehicles on the road

• exhaust from his personal car

• industrial emissions from local plants

• smoke from neighborhood barbecues

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Grace and Aiden are working on a project to develop a new residential area. They decide to fill in a nearby wetland to make space for the development. Changing the flow of water in this way impacts the environment by

• increasing desertification

• increasing flooding and pollution

• decreasing erosion

• decreasing nutrient depletion

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Although Earth is abundant in water, not all of it is considered a renewable resource. Which statement best describes why some water is not renewable?

• Salt water is abundant, but desalination is not a sustainable process.

• Only one percent of Earth's water is drinkable making it limited.

• Fresh water sources are uniformly available across the globe.

• A significant portion of fresh water is trapped in glaciers and ice caps.

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