Human Impact Quizziz

What is the primary reason deforestation contributes to climate change?

• It increases oxygen production.

• It releases stored carbon dioxide from trees.

• It reduces soil erosion.

• It increases cloud cover, cooling the atmosphere.

Which of the following is a major consequence of deforestation?

• Increased biodiversity

• More freshwater availability

• Habitat loss for many species

• Increased oxygen levels in the atmosphere

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What is the largest contributor to ocean pollution?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Agricultural runoff and plastic waste

• Excess oxygen from marine plants

• Natural oil seeps

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How do oil spills affect marine ecosystems?

• They increase fish populations.

• They block sunlight from reaching marine plants.

• They provide food for certain marine organisms.

• They help coral reefs grow.

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What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for human-driven climate change?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulfur dioxide

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What is the effect of the melting ice caps on global temperatures?

• It increases Earth’s albedo, reflecting more sunlight.

• It decreases Earth’s albedo, leading to more heat absorption.

• It has no effect on global temperatures.

• It stabilizes the climate by increasing cloud formation.

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Which of the following is an example of habitat fragmentation?

• Planting more trees in an urban area

• Construction of highways through a forest

• Protecting an ecosystem as a national park

• Reducing pollution levels in a river

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How does habitat destruction affect biodiversity?

• It increases genetic variation in populations.

• It leads to population declines and species extinctions.

• It creates more stable ecosystems.

• It encourages species to migrate to better habitats.

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Which pollutant is a primary cause of acid rain?

• Carbon monoxide

• Sulfur dioxide

What is the primary human activity that contributes to smog formation?

• Deforestation

• Burning fossil fuels

• Increased cloud cover

• Overfishing

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