Earth's Resources: Forests and the Land Answers

In some countries, __________ is used to manage forests for the benefit of people.

The forests of central China are the giant panda’s natural habitat. Lately, the Chinese have deforested this area to make room for growing cities. How might this deforestation affect the giant panda’s survival?

When soil lacks nutrients needed for crop growth, farmers might add __________ to the topsoil to promote the growth of crops.

Which of the following statements is true?

Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows. Image by e2020 In the chart above, which of the sequences describes a negative consequence of deforestation?

The nutrients in topsoil that support plant growth come from __________.

Imagine that you work for the Loving Tree Paper Company, which uses local timber to make paper notebooks. You are responsible for the reforestation of the company’s forest. Which of the following statements best explains why your job is important?

Farmers should always be concerned with the condition of their __________, because that is the location of the organic matter that is needed for crops to grow.

Which of the following examples best illustrates a way in which land is being used as a resource?

The __________ is the uppermost layer of the Earth’s crust and consists of organic matter, liquids, minerals, and gases.