Cities that have available space in surrounding areas, such as Los Angeles, are likely to experience upward growth rather than urban sprawl.
How might environmental manipulation of a crop have unexpected consequences?a.The new crop may require more water than the original.b.The crop may harm the environment.c.The yield may be reduced.d.All of the above
Which of the following is not a possible environmental consequence of urban sprawl?a.deforestationb.pollutionc.loss of natural resourcesd.none of the above
How does mining affect local populations?a.Mining is a vital part of the economy of surrounding towns.b.Mining introduces pollution into local water supplies.c.Mining disrupts local populations of flora and fauna.d.All of the above are true.
Which of the following is a reason conflicts over zoning decisions can become a divisive issue?a.Zoning decisions are often wrong and result in significant financial hardship for a city.b.Zoning decisions do not always change over time and can become antiquated.c.Establishing zoning types is an expensive process.d.Zoning regulations prevent new businesses from competing with established businesses.
Which of the following could be found on either public or private land?a.state parkb.single-family residencec.mined.factory
Pesticides are best described as _______.a.polluting chemicals toxic to all living thingsb.chemicals that destroy 33% of the world’s potential food supplyc.toxic chemicals used to control weed populationsd.toxic chemicals used to control pest populations
Which of the following is a way that minerals are used? a. industry b. construction c. technology d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Which of the following is a long-term consequence of mining on the Earth? a. erosion b. an open pit c. sedimentation d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Surface mining is more ecologically damaging than subsurface mining.
Which of the following best describes what led to London’s “killer fog” in 1952?a.Pollution from the air contaminated the water supply which is what killed people.b.Millions of coal fires and stagnant air caused toxic fumes to build up in the air.c.Poor city design led to faulty ventilation in houses.d.Soot from forest and wildfires in the surrounding areas blew over the city.
The urban migration trend has stopped worldwide.
How is coal extracted from mountaintop removal mines?a.Dynamite is used to create underground tunnels where miners go to extract the coal.b.Dynamite is used to break apart rocks and then draglines are used to remove the broken rock and reach the coal.c.Coal in mountaintops is extracted by digging strips in the landscape to reach the coal.d.Placer deposits in mountain river bottoms are removed by sifting through sediment.
How has deforestation in Haiti altered the climate?a.The loss of trees resulted in less water vapor in the atmosphere and thus less rain.b.Deforestation has resulted in widespread extinction of plants.c.Without trees’ root systems to hold it in place, rains have washed away the topsoil.d.Deforestation has not altered Haiti’s climate.
Satellite imaging allows scientists to observe _______.a.where deforestation has removed the treesb.where deforestation has occurred but is recoveringc.where deforestation has not occurredd.all of the above
The first step in deforestation in the Amazon is _______.a.loggingb.farmingc.ranchingd.road building
Which of the following is not a consequence of moving from underground mining to surface mining?a.increased land degradationb.increased water and air pollutionc.mining collapsesd.changes to the landscape
Which of the following readings is used to determine the availability of minerals?a.radioactivityb.magnetismc.gravityd.all of the above
What is wood harvested from Haiti’s forests principally being used for?a.building materialb.furniturec.charcoald.decoration
Which of the following is not a long-term effect of mining in the Picher Mining District?a.increased levels of lead in the bloodstreamb.increased incidents of kidney diseasec.increased levels of particulates in the aird.increased amounts of vegetation
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