Unit 5; Alternative Portfolio: Human impact.
FOR EACH QUESTION WRITE 1 SENTENCE.
1. Why was there a large increase in the human population after the Industrial Revolution?
2. What is one problem caused by a large human population?
3. What is an example of humans over-hunting an animal to extinction?
4. How did humans help prevent bison from being hunted to extinction?
5. What was the impact when humans diverted rivers flowing into the Aral sea and used the water to irrigate farmland?
6. What is one problem, discussed in the video, with humans using oil as an energy source?
7. What are some alternatives to using oil and fossil fuels as an energy source?
8. What types of items can be recycled?
9. Explain ways in which scientists and engineers are helping to protect our planet?
10. What is an example of something you can do to help preserve our resource of fresh water?
11. What is one type of scientist that helps save our planet and what do they do?
12. How much water does Adam every year is taking a 10 minute shower a day?
1. The large increase in the human population after the Industrial Revolution was due to advancements in technology and medicine, leading to increased life expectancy and improved living conditions.
2. One problem caused by a large human population is resource depletion and strain on ecosystems.
3. An example of humans over-hunting an animal to extinction is the passenger pigeon.
4. Humans helped prevent bison from being hunted to extinction by implementing conservation measures and establishing protected areas.
5. When humans diverted rivers flowing into the Aral Sea for irrigation, it led to the drying up of the sea and significant environmental degradation.
6. One problem with humans using oil as an energy source is the release of greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.
7. Alternatives to using oil and fossil fuels as an energy source include renewable energy sources such as solar power, wind power, and hydropower.
8. Items that can be recycled include paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and cardboard.
9. Scientists and engineers are helping to protect our planet by developing sustainable technologies, conducting research on climate change and environmental issues, and implementing conservation strategies.
10. An example of something you can do to help preserve our resource of fresh water is to reduce water usage by taking shorter showers, fixing leaks, and using water-efficient appliances.
11. One type of scientist that helps save our planet is an environmental scientist, who studies the environment, its components, and the impact of human activities for conservation and sustainable practices.
12. The information necessary to answer this question is missing.