SOPHIA PATHWAYS Environment science practice milestone 4

CONCEPT The Future 2 Although there is no single solution to environmental issues, governments, businesses and individuals can all adopt environmentally friendly policies. Which of the following is the least effective action that individuals and families can take to protect the environment? CONCEPT Looking Forward 3 Which statement below about the Clean Air Act is true? CONCEPT Efforts to Address Air Pollution 4 Classify each energy source below as renewable or non-renewable. Renewable Non-renewable A strong breeze quickly dries laundry hanging outside. John fills the gas tank on his car twice a week. A cement manufacturer burns coal to produce electricity. CONCEPT Energy Renewable Energy Non-Renewable Energy 5 Categorize each outdoor air pollutant below by its likely source. Using aerosols Burning fossil fuels Carbon monoxide Chlorofluorocarbons Ozone CONCEPT Air Pollution 6 Julie sighed and closed her textbook. She was convinced. "Wow, global warming really is real," she said to her roommate. "What?" yawned Elena. "Nah, I don't think so. Doomsayers are always going on about that." Julie opened the textbook again. "Look at this photograph of glaciers. Look at how much has melted in just the last 50 years." Elena glanced at the photo without much interest. "Glaciers are like miles and miles of ice. Not enough of them is going to melt to make a difference." Choose the best response to Elena's assertion from the options below. CONCEPT Climate Change 7 Match each use of a non-renewable energy source below with its possible human or environmental impact. Nuclear energy is used for electricity. Coal is burned to heat a home. A company drills for oil in Oklahoma. • A. A child suffers respiratory problems from particulate matter.