Human Impacts on the Environment

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane

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Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Power

• Nuclear Power

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Identify the process by which plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Combustion

• Decomposition

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Explain how deforestation can impact the carbon cycle.

• It increases oxygen levels in the atmosphere.

• It decreases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

• It increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

• It has no impact on the carbon cycle.

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Which human activity is most responsible for the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Using wind energy

• Recycling

Describe one way in which human activities can lead to soil erosion.

• Planting more trees

• Overgrazing by livestock

• Building dams

• Using organic fertilizers

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What is the effect of increased greenhouse gases on Earth's climate?

• Cooling of the Earth's surface

• Warming of the Earth's surface

• No change in Earth's climate

• Decrease in sea levels

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How does urbanization contribute to habitat loss?

• By increasing biodiversity

• By creating more green spaces

• By converting natural land into urban areas

• By reducing pollution

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Which of the following is a consequence of ocean acidification?

• Increased fish populations

• Coral bleaching

• Decreased sea temperatures

• Enhanced marine plant growth

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Analyze how the use of fertilizers can lead to water pollution.

• Fertilizers increase the oxygen levels in water bodies.

• Fertilizers cause algae blooms that deplete oxygen in water bodies.

• Fertilizers have no effect on water bodies.

• Fertilizers decrease the nutrient levels in water bodies.

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