Human impact on ecosystem

Question 1

What is one way humans can reduce pollution in rivers and lakes?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 2

Deforestation, the clearing of forests, can lead to soil erosion.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 3

What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Biodiversity

Question 4

Which human activity is a major cause of air pollution?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 5

Overfishing can harm marine ecosystems by reducing fish populations.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 6

What is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects called?

Accepted Answer

Recycling

Question 7

Which of the following is a consequence of habitat destruction?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 8

Human-made dams can disrupt the natural flow of rivers.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 9

What is the term for the increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities?

Accepted Answer

Global warming

Question 10

Which of these is a renewable energy source that has less impact on the environment?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 11

Introducing non-native species to an ecosystem can sometimes harm native plants and animals.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 12

What is the process of using less of a resource called?

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Conservation

Question 13

Which human action can contribute to acid rain?

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2

Question 14

Plastic waste in oceans can harm marine animals.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 15

What is the term for the careful management and protection of natural resources?

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Environmentalism

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of habitat restoration?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 17

The overuse of fertilizers on farms can lead to water pollution.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 18

What is the term for the contamination of the environment with harmful substances?

Accepted Answer

Pollution

Question 19

Which human activity can lead to the extinction of animal species?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 20

Reducing our consumption of goods can help lessen our impact on the environment.

Accepted Answer

o