Altering the Environment Answers

Cutting “steps” or terraces into the sides of hills is one way to __________. A. increase arable land for farming B. decrease the risks of flooding C. store water during times of drought D. decrease agricultural yields Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How much water was produced for the city of Dubai each day in 2009 using the desalination process? A. 1 million gallons B. 4 million gallons C. 40 million gallons D. 400 million gallons Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the benefits and costs of the construction of the Aswan Dam.

Removing ground water in Mexico City is a problem because it causes __________. A. land to sink B. disputes over water C. floods to occur D. droughts to occur Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Examine three technologies that have allowed humans to survive and thrive in the Nile River Valley.

What happened in Mexico City in 1629? A. The city fell to Spanish invaders. B. The city was destroyed by a great flood. C. The city was destroyed by a great fire. D. The city suffered a devastating outbreak of plague. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the technologies that have allowed humans to survive and thrive in Mexico City.

Water misters in outdoor spaces are designed to __________ in hot climates. A. increase water supplies for agriculture B. heat the air through increased humidity C. cool the air through evaporative cooling D. turn sea water into freshwater Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Describe two technologies that humans have used to overcome environmental challenges in Dubai.

Analyze the drawbacks of the technologies used to overcome environmental challenges in Dubai.