Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Glencoe McGraw-Hill

Chapter 26

Human Impact on Resources - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Complete the sentences below using the vocabulary terms from the Study Guide.
A type of air pollution that forms from car exhaust in the presence of sunlight is called ________.

Bryan Lynn

Bryan Lynn

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Problem 2

Complete the sentences below using the vocabulary terms from the Study Guide.
The ________ is the total number of organisms that an environment can support.

John Barone

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Problem 3

Complete the sentences below using the vocabulary terms from the Study Guide.
The use of organisms to clean up toxic waste is called ________.

Bryan Lynn

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Problem 4

Complete the sentences below using the vocabulary terms from the Study Guide.
The removal of trees from a forested area without adequate replanting is called________.

John Barone

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Problem 5

Complete the sentences below using the vocabulary terms from the Study Guide.
Restoring land that had been previously mined to its original contours is called ______.

John Barone

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Problem 6

Match each description below with the correct vocabulary term from the Study Guide.
a pattern of growth in which a population grows faster as it increases in size

Billy Huggins

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Problem 7

Match each description below with the correct vocabulary term from the Study Guide.
chemicals applied to plants to kill insects, fungi, and weeds

Bryan Lynn

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Problem 8

Match each description below with the correct vocabulary term from the Study Guide.
water pollution that comes from widely spread areas

Bryan Lynn

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Problem 9

Match each description below with the correct vocabulary term from the Study Guide.
a factor, such as lack of food, that affects a population

Billy Huggins

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Problem 10

Each of the following sentences is false. Make each sentence true by replacing the italicized word with terms from the Study Guide.
A seasonal change that appears over Earth's polar regions is called acid precipitation.

Quoc Tran

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Problem 11

Each of the following sentences is false. Make each sentence true by replacing the italicized word with terms from the Study Guide.
Any environmental factor that does not depend on the number of members in a population, such as storms, droughts, floods, fires, and pollution, is a density-dependent factor.

Quoc Tran

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Problem 12

Each of the following sentences is false. Make each sentence true by replacing the italicized word with terms from the Study Guide.
The ozone hole forms when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides combine with atmospheric moisture to create sulfuric acid and nitric acid.

Quoc Tran

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Problem 13

Which diagram represents mouse population growth?

Courtney Burson

Courtney Burson

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Problem 14

Which environmental impact might result from deforestation?
A. erosion of topsoil
B. increased global warming
C. a decrease in the size of the ozone hole
D. bioremediation of toxic waste

Hunza Gilgit

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Problem 15

Which is a problem associated with the expansion of highly populated areas?
A. the loss of natural resources
B. the expense of building
C. the concentration of resources
D. the availability of cultural resources

Joanna Quigley

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Problem 16

Which federal law protects the U.S. water supply?
A. the Safe Drinking Water Act
B. the Clean Ocean Act
C. the Clean Air Act
D. the Clean Hydrosphere Act

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Rabia Bibi

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Problem 17

Which is an example of point-source pollution?
A. acid rain
B. runoff from a parking lot
C. sewage outfall
D. topsoil from a farm field

Danielle Ashley

Danielle Ashley

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Problem 18

What is the major source of photochemical smog in the United States?
A. point sources
B. car exhaust
C. power plants
D. acid precipitation

Narayan Hari

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Problem 19

In which part of the United States is precipitation the most acidic?
A. southwest
B. northwest
C. southeast
D. northeast

Alexa Moschella

Alexa Moschella

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Problem 20

Acid precipitation comes mainly from which source?
A. coal-fired power plants
B. particulate pollution
C. CFCs
D. carbon dioxide

Joanna Quigley

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Problem 21

What was the Safe Drinking Water Act designed to do?
A. clean United States' drinking water
B. ensure access to safe drinking water
C. increase the amount of drinking water available in the United States
D. decrease the cost of drinking water in the United States

Jordan Gross

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Problem 22

Which is most likely to cause groundwater pollution?
A. leaking underground storage tank
B. acid precipitation
C. deforestation
D. particulate matter

Courtney Burson

Courtney Burson

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Problem 23

Which is a common ocean pollutant?
A. carbon
B. ozone
C. neon
D. mercury

Narayan Hari

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Problem 24

Determine What would the graph look like if you extended it 10 more years?

Allison Krajewski

Allison Krajewski

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Problem 25

Describe two effects acid rain might have on an ecosystem.

Iryna Ivaniuk

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Problem 26

Illustrate Draw a line graph that represents a warming rate increase of $3^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ every 100 years. What is assumed regarding current Earth conditions and the availability of natural resources over this period of time?

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Vivek Singh

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Problem 27

Predict what conditions might exist on Earth if global warming continues to occur.

Cody Delk

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Problem 28

Analyze What are some ways to reduce photochemical smog?

Iryna Ivaniuk

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Problem 29

Compare the possible causes of ozone depletion and global warming.

Morgan Thompson

Morgan Thompson

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Problem 30

Analyze Why might ground-level ozone be worse on a sunny weekday than on a sunny weekend?

Morgan Thompson

Morgan Thompson

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Problem 31

Interpret If mining for resources can have negative environmental impacts, why do humans still continue this practice?

Nicholas L'Heureux

Nicholas L'Heureux

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Problem 32

Analyze Imagine you have a farm where you grow crops, including corn and alfalfa. Most of your fields are located on moderate-to-steep slopes. What farming methods could you use to reduce erosion? Explain.

Morgan Thompson

Morgan Thompson

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Problem 33

Propose a plan for a model city that addresses land use and pollution issues.

Amruta Pandit

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Problem 34

Distinguish between point-source and nonpointsource pollution. Why is it important to understand how each impacts the environment?

Nicole Smina

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Problem 35

Propose an alternative solution for disposal of our increasing amount of solid waste.

Ronald Prasad

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Problem 36

Interpret How can you prevent nonpoint-source pollution if there isn't one single place the pollution is generated?

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Rabia Bibi

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Problem 37

Analyze How have humans adapted to their environment? What lifestyle changes and adaptations do people make based on the environment in which they live?

Aisha Abdullah

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Problem 38

Propose two ways that you could conserve water in your everyday life.

Dustin Findley

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Problem 39

Analyze A population of birds inhabits an island. They feed on seeds and berries and live in nests in trees. One season, there is no crop of berries and the number of birds on the island decreases. The next season, there is a hurricane and many of the birds' nests are knocked out of the trees. Which of these factors is densitydependent and which is density-independent? Why?

Courtney Burson

Courtney Burson

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Problem 40

Use these terms to make a concept map to organize the major ideas in Section 26.2: erosion, topsoil loss, water pollution, waste rock, and mineral extraction. Refer to the Skillbuilder Handbook for more information.

Himanshu Garg

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Problem 41

Apply As undeveloped land is developed into cities and towns, many wild animals lose their habitat. In addition, animals can be cut off from their natural hunting and breeding ranges. For animals that normally have large ranging habitats, brainstorm ways humans can protect them from extinction and still develop new land.

Briana De La Torre

Briana De La Torre

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Problem 42

Write a radio announcement as part of an Earth Day celebration designed to encourage the public to be mindful of the potential negative effects human activity can have on Earth. Try to incorporate a catchy jingle or phrase to linger with the listener.

Michelle Pribek

Michelle Pribek

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Problem 43

Which material has the highest recycle rate?

Aadit Sharma

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Problem 44

Which product has the lowest recycle rate?

Aadit Sharma

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Problem 45

Why do you think a higher percentage of aluminum cans are recycled than glass containers?

Catherine Lemar

Catherine Lemar

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Problem 46

During what processes is latent heat stored and released? (Chapter 11)

Amy Jiang

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Problem 47

What is the relationship between plate tectonics and the mantle underneath these plates?
(Chapter 17)

Emily Marty

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Problem 48

How can energy from water be harnessed for human use? (Chapter 25)

Ma Ednelyn Lim

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