People and the Environment: Geography for Year 5

Question 1

What is the primary goal of sustainable resource management?

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To protect and conserve resources for future generations while meeting current needs.

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To rapidly deplete resources to meet immediate needs.

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To prohibit human use of resources to safeguard the environment.

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To prioritize short-term economic profits from resource extraction.

Question 2

What is a challenge that areas with many people living in them often face?

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More people needing resources like water and energy

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Having too many natural resources

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Having less pollution

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Being less likely to have natural disasters

Question 3

When considering how we use Earth's resources, what should we prioritize?

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The needs of both present and future generations, along with the well-being of our planet.

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Only our own needs, as we are the ones using them now.

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Only the needs of future generations, ensuring they have enough.

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The government will handle it, so we don't need to be concerned.

Question 4

Which of these actions is NOT a sustainable resource management practice?

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Cutting down forests for logging and farming

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Using renewable energy sources like solar and wind power

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Recycling and reusing materials

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Protecting endangered species

Question 5

How can human activities, like farming and factories, affect the environment and the resources we get from it, both positively and negatively?

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Human activities can have both positive and negative effects on the environment, like farming providing food but also causing soil erosion.

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Human activities only have negative effects on the environment, like creating pollution.

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Human activities only have positive effects on the environment, like providing food.

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Human activities have no effect on the environment.

Question 6

How can we use technology and innovation to protect our planet?

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Find new ways to power our homes using renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

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Develop eco-friendly products that minimize environmental impact.

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Increase the number of factories and industries (incorrect)

Question 7

How does sustainable farming help us grow enough food while protecting the environment?

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Planting different crops in the same field each year helps the soil and prevents erosion.

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Using pesticides to kill pests can help crops grow taller.

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Genetically modified crops can increase food production without harming the environment.

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Cutting down forests to make more farmland can help us grow more food.

Question 8

Industrial activities release pollutants into the environment. How does this impact the surroundings?

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It can harm animals and damage their homes.

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It can make the air and water cleaner.

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It makes the soil more fertile.

Question 9

How does urbanization contribute to social inequality in cities?

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Urbanization can contribute to social inequality by creating differences in access to housing, healthcare, and education.

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Urbanization only affects large cities, not smaller towns.

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Urbanization can help reduce social inequality by providing more opportunities for people from different backgrounds.

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Urbanization has no impact on social equality.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of sustainable farming practices?

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Increases crop vulnerability due to reliance on natural methods

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Protects the environment by reducing chemical use

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Conserves water and improves soil quality

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Supports wildlife and creates diverse habitats

Question 11

What is the best way to manage waste in cities to reduce its environmental impact and promote recycling?

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Reduce, reuse, and recycle

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Bury it in the ground

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Burn it

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Only compost it

Question 12

How does learning about the environment help us protect it and its amazing wildlife?

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It helps us understand the problems and become more responsible.

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Only grown-ups need to care about the environment, not kids.

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Learning alone can fix all the problems without doing anything.

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Learning doesn't change how people think about the environment.

Question 13

How does climate change impact people's lives?

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It can force people to move to areas with better weather and more resources.

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It can make it harder for people to find food and water.

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It has no impact on people's lives.

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It only affects people who live in poor countries.

Question 14

How do cultural factors, like beliefs and values, impact the amount of waste produced in cities?

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Cultural factors can influence waste generation in cities by shaping people's shopping habits and attitudes towards waste.

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Cultural factors have no effect on waste generation in cities.

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Cultural factors only affect waste generation in rural areas, not cities.

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Cultural factors only affect how people dispose of waste, not how much waste they generate.

Question 15

You're a town planner designing a new sustainable city. What should be a key part of your plan?

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Green areas and parks for people

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Lots of parking spaces for cars

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Factories that make a lot of pollution

Question 16

What is the main way to measure the success of an action taken to protect the environment?

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The improvement in the environment caused by the action

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The amount of money spent on the action

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The number of people involved in the action

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a benefit of recycling?

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Releases harmful pollutants

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Reduces waste in landfills

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Saves natural resources

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Creates new jobs

Question 18

How do government policies and rules contribute to protecting our environment?

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They encourage people to use less energy, reducing pollution.

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They hold companies accountable for polluting, motivating them to reduce emissions.

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They establish protected areas for wildlife and ecosystems.

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Governments have no role in environmental protection; it's solely individuals' responsibility.

Question 19

What does biodiversity refer to?

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The variety of living organisms in a particular area.

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The human population density in a region.

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The level of air and water pollution in an environment.

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The prevailing weather conditions in a location.

Question 20

Our town has a problem with lots of rubbish and dirty air. What plan would help our town have less rubbish and cleaner air?

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Start a recycling program to reuse rubbish.

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Encourage people to use buses and trains instead of cars.

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Build a bigger rubbish dump outside of town.

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Stop all factories from working.

Question 21

Which transportation system is most environmentally friendly?

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A train with many people on board

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A car with only one person inside

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A bus with only a few people on board

Question 22

What is the term for when people move from the countryside to live in cities?

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Emigration

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Resettlement

Question 23

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into top and bottom halves?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 24

What is the name of the energy we get from the sun?

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Solar energy

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Hydropower

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Wind energy

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Geothermal energy

Question 25

The layer of gases surrounding our planet is the:

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

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Lithosphere

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Hydrosphere

Question 26

Burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests and farming animals all contribute to:

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Air pollution

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Water pollution

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Land pollution

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Noise pollution

Question 27

When plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into food, they are:

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Photosynthesising

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Respiring

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Decomposing

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Combusting

Question 28

The organisation responsible for monitoring and protecting the Earth's environment is called the:

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United Nations Environment Programme

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World Health Organization

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World Wildlife Fund

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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Question 29

What do we call it when people move from the countryside to the city?

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Urbanization

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Moving

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Going to town

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Migration

Question 30

What do we call the amount of water each person has available to them?

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Water footprint

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Water shortage

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Water contamination

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Water conservation

Question 31

What is mostly to blame for the planet getting warmer?

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People's actions

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Volcanoes erupting

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The sun getting hotter

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The Earth moving around

Question 32

Which of these is NOT something that could happen because of climate change?

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Farms producing more food

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The sea levels rising

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More storms and bad weather

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Animals and plants moving to new places

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a negative impact of urbanization on the environment?

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Increased biodiversity

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Air pollution

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Deforestation

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Water pollution

Question 34

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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Industrialization

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Migration

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Suburbanization

Question 35

Which of the following is an eco-friendly practice that helps protect the environment?

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Using public transport

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Burning fossil fuels

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Cutting down forests

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Dumping waste in landfills

Question 36

What is the process known as when humans use the Earth's resources?

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Resource management

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Environmental conservation

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Ecosystem services

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Population growth

Question 37

Which source of energy is renewable?

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Wind energy

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 38

How does sustainable development protect the environment?

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By simultaneously pursuing economic growth and environmental protection

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By prioritizing the use of non-renewable resources

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By ignoring the needs of future generations

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By depleting natural resources as quickly as possible

Question 39

Who said that the Earth's population will keep growing until it can't support any more people?

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Malthus

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Darwin

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Einstein

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Shakespeare

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a renewable resource?

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Coal

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Trees

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Sunlight

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Wind

Question 41

Which of the following factors does NOT influence where people live in a country?

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Number of earthquakes

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Climate and vegetation

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Availability of water resources

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Job opportunities

Question 42

What is the term for people moving from the countryside to cities?

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Immigration

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Suburbanization

Question 43

Which of these is NOT an effect of climate change?

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Cleaner air

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Rising sea levels

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Melting ice caps

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More extreme weather

Question 44

Which of these is a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Oil

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Coal

Question 45

What is the term for the movement of people from farms to cities?

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

Question 46

Which of the following is a resource that can be replaced naturally?

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Water

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 47

What is the name for the area where two different habitats meet?

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Ecotone

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Biosphere

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Habitat

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Ecosystem

Question 48

Which of these is a type of pollution that can affect our breathing?

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Nitrogen dioxide

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Water vapor

Question 49

What is the main role of a food chain in nature?

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To pass energy from one living thing to another

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To provide food for humans

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To control the number of animals in an area

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To create new plants

Question 50

Which type of farming is best for the environment?

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Organic farming

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Monoculture farming

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Slash-and-burn farming

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Factory farming

Question 51

What is the term for the usual weather conditions in a place over many years?

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Climate

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Weather

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Temperature

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Precipitation

Question 52

Which of these resources can be used again and again?

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Wind

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 53

What do we call it when people leave the countryside to live in towns or cities?

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Urbanization

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Moving

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Traveling abroad

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Immigration

Question 54

What does sustainable development mean?

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Taking care of our needs without harming future generations

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Making the economy grow as fast as possible

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Only protecting the environment

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Using up all of our resources as quickly as we can

Question 55

What is a major cause of environmental pollution?

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Deforestation

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Urbanization

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Renewable energy

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Sustainable practices

Question 56

Which of these human activities does NOT directly impact the environment?

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Exploring space

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Building new cities

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Growing crops

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Using natural resources

Question 57

Which subject focuses on the relationship between humans and the environment?

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Geography

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Science

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History

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Computing

Question 58

Which continent is home to the most people?

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Asia

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Africa

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Europe

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South America

Question 59

Which of the following energy sources will run out eventually?

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Fossil fuels

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Wind power

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Sunlight

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Water power

Question 60

What is the name for the areas of land where people have changed the natural environment?

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Cultural landscapes

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Wild places

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Protected areas

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National parks

Question 61

What do we call it when we use things in a way that means future generations will also be able to use them?

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Using things wisely

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Keeping things safe

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Saving things

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Taking things

Question 62

What is the main thing that makes the air dirty in cities?

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Cars, lorries and buses

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Factories and power stations

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Farming

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Forest fires

Question 63

Which factor does NOT significantly influence where people live?

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Government decisions

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Climate

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Landforms

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Availability of food

Question 64

What happens when people use more of a natural resource than can be replaced?

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Overuse

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Conservation

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Repairing

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Protecting