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Human Impact on Resources Answers

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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 process leads to deforestation and increased erosion?

A
mining
B
reforestation
C
desertification
D
urbanization
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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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Which challenge arises from trying to protect the environment?

A
high clean-energy startup costs
B
less access to clean water
C
lower taxes for citizens
D
more land available for farming
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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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Which activity is a method of habitat restoration?

A
cleaning up after environmental disasters
B
allowing trees to grow naturally
C
farming techniques like terrace farming and tree belts
D
creating a reservoir to prevent flooding
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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 is a negative effect of deforestation on the environment?

A
habitat restoration
B
desertification
C
soil production
D
urbanization
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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 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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