AnswersFL-2000310-Biology 1 Sem 2 - FlexHuman Impact on the Environment

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How can recycling materials lead to environmental sustainability?

A
Recycling materials helps decrease the amount of new materials taken from the environment.
B
Recycling materials helps increase the rate of carbon sequestration.
C
By recycling materials, the amount of biomass available for energy purposes is increased.
D
All of the above
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A local farmer began to follow a more sustainable practice. As a result, his levels of carbon emissions decreased by fifty percent. The soil quality will most likely

A
increase
B
decrease
C
stay the same
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Which of the following is not a direct consequence of groundwater use?

A
reduced water storage
B
increased surface water levels
C
reduced river flow
D
decreased spring discharge
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Which of the following is the most likely cause for future water shortages?

A
global warming
B
increased agriculture
C
water pollution
D
erosion
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How is the world population projected to change in the next few decades?

A
It is projected to level off.
B
It is projected to decrease steadily.
C
It is projected to increase steadily.
D
It is projected to double within 5 years.
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Energy sustainability can best be achieved by using ______.

A
nonrenewable energy sources
B
renewable energy sources
C
carbon sequestration
D
recycled plastics

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