Unit+1+-+Assessment+Questions

1) Name and describe three human activities that affect the environment. 2) Name the two types of pollution and describe the difference between them. 3) Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement: Environmental values should be placed above all others. 4) What are the advantages of slower population growth? 5) Explain why most of the increase in world population is occurring in the developing countries. 6) Why do contagious diseases spread more readily in denser populations? 7) What are the two main benefits of protecting entire ecosystems rather than individual species of plants or animals? 8) Suppose that a controversial new dam has been proposed for a river in your state. Name two benefits and two problems that can result from the building of a dam. 9) Most water pollution in the United States is caused by nonpoint-source pollutants. Explain this statement. 10) Give an example of how water is used in each of the following: homes, industry, and agriculture. 11) Explain why groundwater pollution is difficult to clean.
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1) How is population growth contributing to environmental degradation?
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2) Explain why water conservation and controlling water pollution are important. Explain how an individual can help conserve water.

3) The Ogallala aquifer is showing signs of depletion. Explain why this is happening and describe one thing that can be done to prevent it.