Sophia - Environmental Science - Unit 3 Challenge 1

Sophia - Environmental Science - Unit 1 Challenge 3. 1 — The Impact of Population Growth: Environmental Effects Identify environmental effects associated with given impacts of human population growth. An increased need for water has resulted in __________. • a.) over-reliance on government agencies • b.) depletion of non-renewable fuel sources • c.) multiplied species populations • d.) freshwater and groundwater pollution 2 — The Impact of Population Growth: Projections Recognize human population growth projections for 2050. If we maintain exponential growth, the 2050 population will be _________. • a.) 6.8 billion • b.) 7.4 billion • c.) 10 billion • d.) 8.9 billion 3 — Biodiversity Differentiate between the types of ecosystem services Which of the following is an example of cultural services? • a.) Photosynthesis • b.) Tourism • c.) Pollination • d.) Gasoline 4 — Sustainability Identify environmental issues that were discussed in the Brundtland report. Which of the following elements was NOT an area of discussion relative to sustainability in the Brundtland Report? • a.) Use of resources • b.) Pollution • c.) Clean water • d.) Biodiversity