SOPHIA PATHWAYS Environmental
Science Practice milestone 4
Select one of the following future impacts that is NOT a long-term effect of
deforestation.
● Habitat loss for millions of species
● More greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
● More extreme temperature swings
● An increase in oxygen
CONCEPT
The Future
2
You skipped this question and it was marked incorrect.
Although there is no single solution to environmental issues, governments, businesses
and individuals can all adopt environmentally friendly policies.
Which of the following is the least effective action that individuals and families can take
to protect the environment?
● Gain environmental literacy
● Offer incentives to buy green appliances
● Purchase green cleaning products
● Limit family size
CONCEPT
Looking Forward
3
,You skipped this question and it was marked incorrect.
Which statement below about the Clean Air Act is true?
● The Clean Air Act set performance standards for stationary, mobile and natural
sources of air pollution.
● Automobile manufacturers were required to reduce emissions by 75% under the
Clean Air Act.
● Greenhouse gases were determined to be air pollutants under the Clean Air Act.
● It is suggested by the Clean Air Act that the Environmental Protection Agency
lists dangerous pollutants.
CONCEPT
Efforts to Address Air Pollution
4
You skipped this question and it was marked incorrect.
Classify each energy source below as renewable or non-renewable.
Renewable Non-renewable
A strong breeze quickly
dries laundry hanging
outside.
John fills the gas tank on
his car twice a week.
A cement manufacturer
burns coal to produce
electricity.
, Steam from a fault line is used
to power a turbine.
CONCEPT
Energy
Renewable Energy
Non-Renewable Energy
5
You skipped this question and it was marked incorrect.
Categorize each outdoor air pollutant below by its likely source.
Using aerosols Burning fossil fuels
Carbon monoxide
Chlorofluorocarbons
Ozone
CONCEPT
Air Pollution
6
You skipped this question and it was marked incorrect.
Julie sighed and closed her textbook. She was convinced. "Wow, global warming really
is real," she said to her roommate.
Science Practice milestone 4
Select one of the following future impacts that is NOT a long-term effect of
deforestation.
● Habitat loss for millions of species
● More greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
● More extreme temperature swings
● An increase in oxygen
CONCEPT
The Future
2
You skipped this question and it was marked incorrect.
Although there is no single solution to environmental issues, governments, businesses
and individuals can all adopt environmentally friendly policies.
Which of the following is the least effective action that individuals and families can take
to protect the environment?
● Gain environmental literacy
● Offer incentives to buy green appliances
● Purchase green cleaning products
● Limit family size
CONCEPT
Looking Forward
3
,You skipped this question and it was marked incorrect.
Which statement below about the Clean Air Act is true?
● The Clean Air Act set performance standards for stationary, mobile and natural
sources of air pollution.
● Automobile manufacturers were required to reduce emissions by 75% under the
Clean Air Act.
● Greenhouse gases were determined to be air pollutants under the Clean Air Act.
● It is suggested by the Clean Air Act that the Environmental Protection Agency
lists dangerous pollutants.
CONCEPT
Efforts to Address Air Pollution
4
You skipped this question and it was marked incorrect.
Classify each energy source below as renewable or non-renewable.
Renewable Non-renewable
A strong breeze quickly
dries laundry hanging
outside.
John fills the gas tank on
his car twice a week.
A cement manufacturer
burns coal to produce
electricity.
, Steam from a fault line is used
to power a turbine.
CONCEPT
Energy
Renewable Energy
Non-Renewable Energy
5
You skipped this question and it was marked incorrect.
Categorize each outdoor air pollutant below by its likely source.
Using aerosols Burning fossil fuels
Carbon monoxide
Chlorofluorocarbons
Ozone
CONCEPT
Air Pollution
6
You skipped this question and it was marked incorrect.
Julie sighed and closed her textbook. She was convinced. "Wow, global warming really
is real," she said to her roommate.
