REVIEW G.U4L2-Reducing Human Impacts On The Environment Question Preview (ID: 58442)


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Which one is NOT a part of the engineering design process?
a) identify criteria and constraints
b) evaluate proposed solutions
c) build a model before identifying the problem
d) brainstorm solutions with your planning group

What plan could city officials adopt to reduce human impact on wildlife?
a) install bike lanes on main roads
b) create animal corridors
c) clear-cutting of forests
d) habitat fragmentation

How is contour farming most helpful to the environment?
a) can prevent soil erosion on hillsides
b) can look beautiful
c) produces less food
d) decreases arable land

Which type of solid waste is likely to take the longest to break down in a landfill?
a) paper plate
b) wood scraps
c) glass bottle
d) banana peel

A city wants to use the engineering design process to develop a way to monitor resource use in the city. What is the first step the city should take?
a) brainstorm different ways to monitor the city’s resource use
b) identify the resource that the city needs to monitor
c) determine the criteria and constraints for monitoring resource use
d) create and test a model of one way to monitor resources

The EPA’s maximum contaminant level for chlorine in drinking water is 4 ppm (parts per million). What does this mean?
a) The EPA has never found more than 4 ppm of chlorine in drinking water.
b) Drinking water in the United States contains 4 ppm of chlorine.
c) Drinking water must have more than 4 ppm of chlorine.
d) The amount of chlorine in drinking water must be less than or equal to 4 ppm.

Which CLAIM best reflects one challenge that comes with using new technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
a) New technologies can be more expensive than existing technology.
b) New technologies are not yet available.
c) New technologies only work in certain areas.
d) New technologies can consume more fossil fuels.

Which recommendation would help renters reduce apartment water usage?
a) Turn off water while brushing your teeth.
b) Buy drinking water from the store.
c) Shower before entering the swimming pool.
d) Bathe only in the afternoon while others are out.

Which of these is an example of a way that a school can reduce the amount of water the school uses?
a) Recycle aluminum cans and plastic bottles in the cafeteria.
b) Collect waste food and create a compost pile for a school garden.
c) Install automatic faucets in the restrooms.
d) Turn off computers in the computer lab when they’re not in use.

Which CLAIM would be part of a logical plan to reduce each person’s resource use at home?
a) The city installs a recycling center.
b) People turn off all lights that are not in use.
c) People drive below the speed limit to save gas.
d) People burn trash instead of putting it out for pick up.

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