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The environment includes all living and nonliving things around us.
The environment includes all living and nonliving things around us.
True (A)
Humans have no impact on the environment.
Humans have no impact on the environment.
False (B)
Building roads and parking lots has no effect on the environment.
Building roads and parking lots has no effect on the environment.
False (B)
The largest amount of fish caught by humans is done using small fishing poles.
The largest amount of fish caught by humans is done using small fishing poles.
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Our actions, even before going to school, can impact the environment.
Our actions, even before going to school, can impact the environment.
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Flashcards
Environment
Environment
All living and nonliving things surrounding you.
Human Impact
Human Impact
Changes humans make to the environment.
Deforestation
Deforestation
Cutting down trees to use land for other purposes.
Pollution
Pollution
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Overfishing
Overfishing
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Study Notes
Daily Activities and Environmental Impact
- Waking up, washing, interacting with family, eating breakfast, and taking a bus to school all involve numerous connections and actions that impact the environment.
Defined Environment
- The environment encompasses all living and nonliving things surrounding us.
Human Impact on the Environment
- Humans are altering the environment in numerous ways across the globe.
- Activities such as deforestation for construction (cutting down trees for houses), converting land for agriculture (plowing fields), infrastructure development (roads, parking lots), and waste disposal (emptying waste into bodies of water) significantly affect the environment.
- Overfishing (using large nets and boats) also has a major influence on plant and animal life.
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Description
Explore how daily activities and human actions affect the environment in this informative quiz. Learn about the various ways we alter our surroundings, from deforestation to waste disposal. Test your knowledge on the interconnectedness of our actions and their environmental impact.
