Humans and the Environment

What happens if plastic is not recycled?

• Plastic can be composted and used to help the soil.

• Plastic will only break down if it is buried alongside fruit.

• Plastic does not break down and will stay in the environment a long time.

• Plastic can't be recycled.

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Which of Earth's systems is most affected by burning fossil fuels?

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• biosphere

What are human activities that reduce environmental impact called?

• nonrenewable resources

• poulltion

• effect

• ecofriendly

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What is the presence of harmful substances in the environment called?

• pollution

• natural resources

• spheres

• chemicals

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What would be a good item to compost?

• soda can

• bag of chips

• orange peel

• pizza

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Clearing or cutting down forests to make way for other things like farms, cities, or to get wood.

• deforestation

• biosphere

• planting trees

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When people cut down trees or grow plants, what sphere are they changing?

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What is a positive effect of farming?

• It creates habitats.

• Hurts organisms living there.

• It creates food.

• It destroys land.

Recycling turns non-renewable resources into renewable ones.

• True

• False

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One negative effect of landfills is water pollution.

• True

• False

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