Energy on Earth ESS4.1

Question 1

Which of the following are negative impacts on land resources caused by human activity? Check all that apply.erosion increase due to ocean waveserosion increase due to road constructionchemicals used in mining entering the soildesertification caused by deforestationdesertification caused by drought

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erosion increase due to road construction; chemicals used in mining entering the soil; desertification caused by deforestation

Question 2

Heavy, dense fog caused by dangerous gases mixing in the atmosphere is called .

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smog

Question 3

occurs when dangerous gases mix in the atmosphere and fall back to the surface in liquid form.

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Acid rain

Question 4

The burning of causes dangerous gases to enter the atmosphere.

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fossil fuels

Question 5

How can humans have a positive impact on air quality?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by using public transportation instead of driving a car

Question 6

Which of the following are social implications of an environmental policy? Check all that apply.loss of jobspoorer air qualityless erosioncleaner water wastehigher taxeselimination of tourist activities

Revolt · Accepted Answer

loss of jobs; higher taxes; elimination of tourist activities

Question 7