Sophia Environmental Science Unit 3 Milestone 1

Sophia Environmental Science Unit 3 Milestone 1 Chase collects empty soda cans after the game and takes them to a reprocessing center. Which waste disposal method is Chase practicing? • Recycle • Landfill • Compost • Reuse CONCEPT Solid Waste 2 Toxins from chemicals in plastic are being released into the air, causing pollution. Which type of waste disposal most likely caused this phenomenon? • Landfills • Composting • Ocean dumping • Combustion CONCEPT Solid Waste 3 A dam is built to create a lake for the public’s use as a recreational site for swimming, fishing and boating. Choose the statement that is NOT likely to be an impact of building the dam. • Trees, plants and habitats are destroyed. • The availability of freshwater for human use is threatened. • Animal populations are displaced. • Water in the lake becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes. CONCEPT Water Supply 4 Which of the following does NOT negatively affect groundwater? • Increased water consumption by humans depletes aquifers. • Humans are utilizing groundwater to generate electricity. • Development has caused rainwater to drain into sewers instead of into aquifers. • Runoff from household and agricultural chemicals filters into groundwater. CONCEPT Water Supply