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Human Impact on Land — Quiz Answers

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What land condition is shared by both regions?

A
high biodiversity
B
degraded land
C
healthy topsoil
D
restored ecosystems
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What conclusion can be drawn from the data?

A
The amount of cropland declined between the years 2000 and 2020.
B
Increases in agriculture were associated with higher erosion risk.
C
Erosion risk decreased steadily from 2000 to 2020.
D
Forest coverage remained stable even as agriculture expanded.
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Indicate how each land use change affects erosion risk.

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What is the most likely purpose of planting vegetation along land-use boundaries?

A
to reduce runoff and protect nearby ecosystems
B
to increase recreational green space
C
to expand farmland into protected areas to grow more food
D
to mark property lines more clearly and reduce ecological conflict
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How do greenbelts and buffer zones help mitigate the environmental impacts of land use?

A
They reduce degradation by filtering runoff and preserving habitats.
B
They increase commercial activity near sensitive areas.
C
They prevent land-use planning from being enforced in agricultural zones.
D
They accelerate urban development by opening new land for construction.
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Evaluate the likely environmental impact of each land-use decision. Determine whether each action reduces or may increase environmental impact.

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