APES Human Impact on the Environment

Question 1

What is one major cause of habitat destruction worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Deforestation

Answer

Composting

Answer

Conservation

Answer

Crop rotation

Question 2

How does the burning of fossil fuels affect the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Releases carbon dioxide

Answer

Cools the atmosphere

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Removes nitrogen

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Increases oxygen levels

Question 3

Which practice can lead to the depletion of aquifers?

Accepted Answer

Over-pumping groundwater

Answer

Rainwater harvesting

Answer

Surface water recycling

Answer

Desalination

Question 4

What is a consequence of excessive fertilizer use?

Accepted Answer

Algal blooms and dead zones

Answer

Increased biodiversity

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Improved water clarity

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Less plant growth

Question 5

What is one effect of urban sprawl?

Accepted Answer

Increased habitat fragmentation

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Increased forest cover

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Reduced greenhouse emissions

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Lower energy demand

Question 6

How does plastic pollution primarily affect marine ecosystems?

Accepted Answer

It endangers marine wildlife

Answer

It fertilizes coral reefs

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It promotes fish growth

Answer

It improves water temperature