SCI 200--Unit 1 Challenge 3 Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Which of the following is an effect on the environment from increased demand for energy? a.) Over-reliance on dams b.) Loss of woodland ecosystems c.) Atmospheric pollution and climate change d.) Ocean pollution c.) Atmospheric pollution and climate change An environmental effect caused by increased need for land is __________. a.) contaminated groundwater b.) habitat degradation c.) air pollution d.) invasive species SUBMIT MY ANSWER b.) habitat degradation An increased need for water has resulted in __________. a.) freshwater and groundwater pollution b.)multiplied species populations c.) over-reliance on government agencies d.) depletion of non-renewable fuel sources a.) freshwater and groundwater pollution If the present rate of slowing growth is maintained, the 2050 population will be _________. a.) 6.8 billion b.) 8.9 billion c.) 7.4 billion d.) 10 billion b.) 8.9 billion If we dramatically slow growth, the 2050 population will be __________. a.) 7.4 billion b.) 10 billion c.) 8.9 billion d.) 6.8 billion a.) 7.4 billion If we maintain exponential growth, the 2050 population will be _________. a.)