Sophia - Environmental Science - Unit 1 Challenge 3.

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