Human Impact on Resources

Question 1

What term refers to the practice of renewing destroyed ecosystems?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

habitat restoration

Question 2

What is one way people positively affect water resources?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

limiting use of acid and other pollutants

Question 3

Which term refers to the process by which land is worn away by natural forces or human activity?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

erosion

Question 4

Which is an important question to consider when creating an environmental policy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Is the benefit worth the cost?

Question 5

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 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

planting a tree belt

Question 7

What human activity contributes to air pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

construction

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

using public transportation

Question 9

How has the EPA improved air quality over the last 30 years?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by monitoring pollutants and passing regulations to reduce air pollution

Question 10

Which activity is a method of habitat restoration?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cleaning up after environmental disasters

Human Impact on Resources Answers