Technology's Environmental Impact Quiz
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Which of the following is a major way in which modern technology has contributed to environmental alteration and pollution?

  • Preservation of wetlands
  • Decrease in energy production
  • Reduction of industrial production
  • Intensive cultivation of land (correct)
  • What environmental disruption and pollution are associated with the extraction and production of minerals and other raw materials?

  • Air pollution and water pollution (correct)
  • Increase in natural habitats
  • Reduction of air pollutants
  • Preservation of water resources
  • Which of the following is an effect of energy production and utilization on the environment?

  • Decrease in air pollutants
  • Disruption of soil by strip mining (correct)
  • Increase in soil fertility
  • Preservation of water quality
  • What environmental effects are associated with modern transportation practices, particularly reliance on the automobile?

    <p>Scarring of land surfaces from road construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the manufacturing of industrial products contributed to environmental alteration and pollution?

    <p>Produces large quantities of air pollutants, water pollutants, and hazardous waste by-products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Environmental Impacts of Modern Technology

    • Modern technology has contributed to environmental alteration and pollution through various means.

    Extraction and Production of Raw Materials

    • The extraction and production of minerals and other raw materials are associated with environmental disruptions and pollution, including deforestation, habitat destruction, and water pollution.

    Energy Production and Utilization

    • Energy production and utilization have a significant impact on the environment, including air and water pollution, climate change, and degradation of natural habitats.

    Modern Transportation Practices

    • The reliance on automobiles for transportation has led to air pollution, climate change, and urban sprawl, contributing to environmental degradation.

    Manufacturing of Industrial Products

    • The manufacturing of industrial products has contributed to environmental alteration and pollution through the release of hazardous chemicals, waste generation, and resource depletion.

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    Test your knowledge on how modern technology has contributed to environmental alteration and pollution through agricultural practices, industrial manufacturing, and waste production.

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