Sophia - Environmental Science - Unit 1 Challenge 3.
1 — The Impact of Population Growth: Environmental
Effects
Identify environmental effects associated with given impacts of human population growth.
An increased need for water has resulted in __________.
a.) over-reliance on government agencies
b.) depletion of non-renewable fuel sources
c.) multiplied species populations
d.) freshwater and groundwater pollution
2 — The Impact of Population Growth: Projections
Recognize human population growth projections for 2050.
If we maintain exponential growth, the 2050 population will be _________.
a.) 6.8 billion
b.) 7.4 billion
c.) 10 billion
d.) 8.9 billion
3 — Biodiversity
Differentiate between the types of ecosystem services
Which of the following is an example of cultural services?
a.) Photosynthesis
b.) Tourism
c.) Pollination
d.) Gasoline
4 — Sustainability
Identify environmental issues that were discussed in the Brundtland report.
Which of the following elements was NOT an area of discussion relative to
sustainability in the Brundtland Report?
a.) Use of resources
b.) Pollution
c.) Clean water
1 — The Impact of Population Growth: Environmental
Effects
Identify environmental effects associated with given impacts of human population growth.
An increased need for water has resulted in __________.
a.) over-reliance on government agencies
b.) depletion of non-renewable fuel sources
c.) multiplied species populations
d.) freshwater and groundwater pollution
2 — The Impact of Population Growth: Projections
Recognize human population growth projections for 2050.
If we maintain exponential growth, the 2050 population will be _________.
a.) 6.8 billion
b.) 7.4 billion
c.) 10 billion
d.) 8.9 billion
3 — Biodiversity
Differentiate between the types of ecosystem services
Which of the following is an example of cultural services?
a.) Photosynthesis
b.) Tourism
c.) Pollination
d.) Gasoline
4 — Sustainability
Identify environmental issues that were discussed in the Brundtland report.
Which of the following elements was NOT an area of discussion relative to
sustainability in the Brundtland Report?
a.) Use of resources
b.) Pollution
c.) Clean water
