Mastery Assess it 6
The concrete found in the city of Philadelphia causes greater radiation of heat than the surrounding rural areas. This impact of urbanization is known as which of the following?
heat island
microwave radiation
cement reflection
reciprocal emission
Urbanization, deforestation, and the use of aerosols affect how Earth is able to absorb solar energy. Humans are, therefore, contributing to climate change through the alteration of Earth’s _.
desertification
reflectivity
rotation
industrialization
Which of the following is correct regarding countries that have low to moderate levels of industrialization?
They make up approximately 80% of the world’s population.
They generate 75% of the world’s hazardous waste.
They are experiencing moderate population growth.
They own 85% of the world’s wealth.
A person who believes that the resources of Earth are unlimited has which of the following worldviews?
environmental wisdom
geo-residual
planetary management
stewardship
John is a model home developer. He wanted to build houses on a piece of land adjacent to a major road. Unfortunately, John was unable to do this because a committee told him that the land is only to be used as a nature preserve. In this example, John cannot build on this land because of which of the following?
deregulation
material use
finances
zoning
.
How does deforestation cause climate change?
Deforestation reduces the concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere. A lower concentration of oxygen causes cooler temperatures.