Human Impact on the Environment — Quiz

Question 1

A factory is emitting large amounts of CFCs into the atmosphere. How might this affect people?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increase in the rate of skin cancer

Question 2

Scientists predict that we will eventually use up all available fossil fuels. Which list includes only fossil fuels?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

natural gas, coal, and oil

Question 3

Which is a consequence of global warming?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

rising sea levels

Question 4

Which gases contribute to the greenhouse effect?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

carbon dioxide and methane

Question 5

Which describes the greenhouse effect?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a natural process

Question 6

Which is a renewable resource?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

wood

Question 7

As the human population grows, what happens to our natural-resource requirements?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They increase.

Question 8

Which is a nonrenewable resource?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

coal

Question 9

Which results from an increase in the greenhouse effect?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

global warming

Question 10

Why are invasive species dangerous to the environment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They threaten biodiversity.

Human Impact on the Environment — Quiz Answers