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Human Impact on Resources Answers

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

A
moving to a large city
B
using public transportation
C
planting crops in terraces
D
releasing gases into the air
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How has the EPA improved air quality over the last 30 years?

A
by monitoring pollutants and passing regulations to reduce air pollution
B
by decreasing soil erosion and dust storms
C
by building marine refuges to help protect marine life and reduce air pollution
D
by decreasing of fossil fuel use in motor vehicles and industry
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Which is a nonpoint source of pollution?

A
Tourists throw trash into the ocean.
B
A car mechanic pours oil on the ground.
C
Rain contains chemicals that seep into the ground.
D
A pipe dumps waste from a factory into a stream.
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Which statement provides the best argument in favor of deforestation?

A
Deforestation prevents erosion of farmland.
B
Deforestation prevents air and water pollution.
C
Deforestation does not affect climate around the globe.
D
Deforestation opens up land for mining and cattle ranching.
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What is one way people positively affect water resources?

A
polluting from nonpoint sources
B
increasing farming and construction
C
disposing of chemicals in water
D
limiting use of acid and other pollutants
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What is the most effective way to protect dry lands from desertification?

A
terrace farming
B
mine digging
C
planting a tree belt
D
constructing a dam
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Which correctly lists three main causes of deforestation?

A
air pollution, mining, logging
B
mining, cattle ranching, logging
C
cattle ranching, water pollution, air pollution
D
water pollution, logging, mining
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Which term refers to the process by which land is worn away by natural forces or human activity?

A
erosion
B
desertification
C
urbanization
D
deforestation
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What term refers to the practice of renewing destroyed ecosystems?

A
erosion
B
terrace farming
C
habitat restoration
D
tree belting
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Which statement provides the best argument against making major changes to the atmosphere to help protect Earth’s resources?

A
There will be less soil and dust in the air as construction increases.
B
The atmosphere will improve as more people move to large cities.
C
Making major changes to the atmosphere can be a costly process.
D
It is more important to protect land and water resources than the atmosphere.

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