Altering the Environment — Unit test

Question 1

Which describes the geographic impact of logging in the Amazon rainforest?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Animals that depended on the forest were driven away.

Question 2

The technologies of evaporative cooling and air conditioning have had all of the following consequences in Dubai except __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reduced energy demands

Question 3

Which is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

petroleum

Question 4

Analyze the benefits and costs of the construction of the Aswan Dam.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The construction of the Aswan Dam in Egypt has provided many benefits, but they have come with a cost. Benefits include the creation of Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes; the production of hydroelectricity to supply 15 percent or more of Egyptian energy needs; and the elimination of unpredictable seasonal flooding. Costs associated with the dam include the displacement of thousands of Nile Valley residents in Egypt and Sudan; the reduction of fertile soil deposits, which has changed native plant species and required the use of more artificial fertilizers in agricultural production; and the billion-dollar price tag of the dam’s construction.

Question 5

Geographic barriers can influence groups of people to form cultures in isolation because they prevent the influence of outside factors. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Globally, sea levels have risen by _____ inches over the past 100 years.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 7

How does human population growth impact an area’s environment? Select four options.It strains natural resources.It expands the natural habitat.It adds waste to the environment.It impacts the plants and animals.It increases usage of water sources.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It strains natural resources.; It adds waste to the environment.; It impacts the plants and animals.; It increases usage of water sources.

Question 8

What can humans do to lessen the impact of natural hazards? Select three options.plan ways to survive natural hazardsclean up damage following natural hazardsbuild homes near the path of natural hazardscontrol the environment to prevent natural hazardsdevelop ways to minimize damage from natural hazards

Revolt · Accepted Answer

plan ways to survive natural hazards; clean up damage following natural hazards; develop ways to minimize damage from natural hazards

Question 9

Examine the image of an archeological site.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They used the cliff as shelter.

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