Environmental Science Final:
Straighterline Questions and Answers |
2024/2025 | Already Passed
What are the primary causes of air pollution?
The primary causes of air pollution include industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and
burning of fossil fuels.
How does deforestation affect b...
✔✔ The primary causes of air pollution include industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and
burning of fossil fuels.
How does deforestation affect biodiversity?
✔✔ Deforestation reduces biodiversity by destroying habitats and displacing species.
What is the greenhouse effect?
✔✔ The greenhouse effect is the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases,
leading to global warming.
How do renewable energy sources differ from non-renewable sources?
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,✔✔ Renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, are naturally replenished, while non-
renewable sources, like coal and oil, are finite.
What are the main components of an ecosystem?
✔✔ The main components of an ecosystem include producers, consumers, decomposers, and the
physical environment.
How does overfishing impact marine ecosystems?
✔✔ Overfishing depletes fish populations, disrupts food chains, and damages marine
ecosystems.
What is the significance of the carbon cycle?
✔✔ The carbon cycle regulates Earth's climate by cycling carbon through the atmosphere,
oceans, and living organisms.
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, How does water pollution affect human health?
✔✔ Water pollution can lead to diseases, such as cholera and dysentery, through contaminated
drinking water.
What role do wetlands play in the environment?
✔✔ Wetlands filter water, provide habitats for wildlife, and help prevent flooding.
What are the effects of climate change on polar regions?
✔✔ Climate change leads to melting ice, rising sea levels, and habitat loss in polar regions.
How does soil erosion impact agriculture?
✔✔ Soil erosion reduces soil fertility, making it harder to grow crops and leading to lower
agricultural productivity.
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