Human Impact on Resources Answers

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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 negative effect of deforestation on the environment?

A
habitat restoration
B
desertification
C
soil production
D
urbanization
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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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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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What human activity contributes to air pollution?

A
construction
B
reforestation
C
habitat restoration
D
dam development
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What process leads to deforestation and increased erosion?

A
mining
B
reforestation
C
desertification
D
urbanization
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Which is an important question to consider when creating an environmental policy?

A
How can it reduce the need for green spaces?
B
How can it help to increase human impact on resources?
C
Is the benefit worth the cost?
D
How will it reduce tourist activity?
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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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