Environmental Impact Questions

According to the video, how much of Earth's land surface has been affected by human activities?

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

• 95%

What is the biosphere?

• The mixture of gases that surround Earth

• The part of Earth containing bodies of water

• The part of Earth in which life can exist

• A type of natural resource

What is a natural resource?

• Something artificial that is useful to people

• Something in nature that is useful to people

• A type of pollution

• A non-renewable resource

What is a major human-caused problem discussed in the video?

• Deforestation

• Garbage disposal

• Overfishing

• Air pollution

What is a problem associated with landfills?

• They produce oxygen

• They decompose quickly

• They can pollute soil and groundwater

• They are aesthetically pleasing

What is methane gas?

•  A type of fertilizer

• A greenhouse gas
  

• A harmless gas
  

• 1. A type of plastic

Where is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch located?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Why are forests important to the survival of our planet?

• They provide building materials

• They keep the carbon dioxide and oxygen in our atmosphere balanced

• They are a source of fossil fuels

• They provide habitats for humans

What is a renewable resource?

• A resource that cannot be replaced

• A resource that can be restored or replaced by natural processes

• A type of fossil fuel

• A type of pollution

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Coal

• Soil