Question

What can happen when untreated sewage contaminates water?

A. Erosion can increase.
B. Bacteria and viruses can spread.
C. Heat pollution decreases.
D. Silt and suspended particles settle to the bottom.

Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (03.06 MC) Maya and Kenzie are discussing oil spills and how they impact the environment. How can humans help reduce the impact of oil spills?

A. Using physical and chemical clean up methods to remove the oil
B. Adding more shipping routes
C. Allowing the oil to naturally disperse
D. Increasing overall energy usage

Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (03.06 LC) What is environmental remediation?

A. A physical change in the environment that increases contaminants
B. A method of monitoring the environment with technology
C. A type of power plant that does not pollute
D. A way to protect the environment by removing pollutants

Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (03.06 MC) Briana is listing some pros and cons of recycling bottles. What can she list in the “Con” column?
Pro
Uses less energy to make things from recycled products
Reduces the amount of items that go into landfills

Con


A. Requires additional labor
B. Conserves more resources
C. Increases deforestation
D. Reduces energy use

Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (03.06 MC) Why is a depletion of the ozone layer harmful?

A. It increases chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
B. It allows increased amounts of UV radiation to reach Earth’s surface.
C. It increases crop yields.
D. It contaminates ground water.

Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (03.06 LC) Which of the following is a common groundwater contaminant?

A. Ozone
B. Nuclear waste
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Fertilizers

Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (03.06 MC) A company has been hired to perform environmental remediation on an area of marshland. What would they most likely do?

A. Remove pollutants and use technology to monitor the health of the marshland B. Install a new recycling plant in the area
C. Recommend burning the marshland and replanting it
D. Convert the marshland to residential areas

Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (03.06 MC) Your family has decided to make an effort to be more energy efficient. What recommendation would be most helpful?

A. Look into getting a larger car
B. Replace old appliances with energy efficient ones
C. Install a home security system
D. Shop online for more items

Answer 1

Answer:

1= baxteria and virus can spread