Human Impact on Resources

Question 1

What is one way people positively affect water resources?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

limiting use of acid and other pollutants

Question 2

What is the most effective way to protect dry lands from desertification?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

planting a tree belt

Question 3

Which statement provides the best argument in favor of deforestation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Deforestation opens up land for mining and cattle ranching.

Question 4

What term refers to the practice of renewing destroyed ecosystems?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

habitat restoration

Question 5

What human activity contributes to air pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

construction

Question 6

Which challenge arises from trying to protect the environment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

high clean-energy startup costs

Question 7

Which correctly lists three main causes of deforestation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

mining, cattle ranching, logging

Question 8

Which statement provides the best argument against making major changes to the atmosphere to help protect Earth’s resources?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Making major changes to the atmosphere can be a costly process.

Question 9

Which is a negative effect of deforestation on the environment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

desertification

Question 10

What is one way to make a positive impact on air quality to reduce air pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

using public transportation

Human Impact on Resources Answers