Earth and Human Activity- EMS Unit 9

Which of the following is an example of a human action that harms ecosystems?

• Building homes with eco-friendly materials
• Planting trees in urban areas
• Destroying animal habitats for development
• Protecting wetlands from pollution

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What is one challenge with using solar and wind energy?

• They can power any location at any time
• They always produce more energy than fossil fuels
• They depend on weather and location
• They are always more expensive than coal

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What is a possible effect of the world's growing human population?

• Overpopulation and strain on resources
• Lower demand for food and water
• More available space and land
• Decreased use of natural resources

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What is a responsible way a company can reduce air pollution?

• Switching to renewable energy sources
• Using more diesel-powered trucks
• Expanding use of coal power
• Avoiding new technology upgrades

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Why might insects and rodents invade homes in a new housing area?

• Animals are using human homes as shelter after losing their habitat
• The area has too many predators
• The houses produce strong odors
• There is a chemical imbalance in the soil

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Why are fossil fuels considered a problem?

• They burn cleaner than other fuels
• They are a renewable resource
• They release greenhouse gases and are nonrenewable
• They are easy to store and transport

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Which statement correctly compares renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• Nonrenewable resources can be replaced quickly
• Renewable resources are limited in supply
• Renewable resources can be replaced naturally
• Both can be used forever without running out

What is erosion?

• The sudden shaking of the ground caused by tectonic plate movement
• The process of rocks melting deep underground
• The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces without movement
• The movement of soil, sand, or rock from one place to another by wind, water, or ice

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What term describes a situation where the population exceeds the carrying capacity of its environment?

• sustainable growth
• decreased birth rate
• overpopulation
• human constraints

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What is the recommended method for sustainably harvesting trees from a forest for use as lumber?

• clear-cutting
• replanting only one species of tree
• cut down entirely
• selectively cut

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