Earth's Resources: Forests and the Land

Question 10 • Grade 8 World Cultures and Geography A

Which example best illustrates a way in which land is being used as a resource for the benefit of humans?

Answer

The Rocky Mountains are home to several endangered species of predatory birds.

The waters around Australia are home to the world’s largest coral reefs.

Scientists have now created an artificial fuel that will replace the use of coal as a fuel.

Land in a hilly valley is flattened to make building and road construction much easier.

Explanation

Land is being used as a resource for humans when people modify it to meet their needs. Flattening land in a hilly valley makes it easier to build buildings and roads, so choice D best illustrates this. The other choices describe wildlife, coral reefs, or an alternative fuel rather than land being altered for human use.

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