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Human Impact on Resources Answers

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Complete each sentence using the drop-down menus.

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Desertification mainly impacts resources.:land
Point and nonpoint sources refer to types of pollution.:water
The process of people moving to cities, called , greatly impacts land, air, and water resources.:urbanization
The burning of fossil fuels can cause .:smog and acid rain
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Complete each sentence using the drop-down menus.

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Desertification mainly impacts resources.:land
Point and nonpoint sources refer to types of pollution.:water
The process of people moving to cities, called , greatly impacts land, air, and water resources.:urbanization
The burning of fossil fuels can cause .:smog and acid rain
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air✔ waterland

A
air
B
✔ water
C
land
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deforestation ✔ urbanizationdesertification

A
deforestation
B
✔ urbanization
C
desertification
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✔ smog and acid rainsmog and runoff acid rain and runoff

A
✔ smog and acid rain
B
smog and runoff
C
acid rain and runoff
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Which statements describe the impact of the use of fertilizers? Select two options.

A
It improves the growth of crops.
B
It provides more food for fish.
C
It causes erosion and washes away soil.
D
It causes the death of crops.
E
It harms organisms that live in the oceans.
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The best action humans can take to decrease the effect of harmful growth and reproduction of algae is to

A
ban the use of fertilizers.
B
decrease crop production.
C
control the use of fertilizers.
D
use other chemicals.
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Sand dunes protect beaches against erosion and flooding due to storms.Which human activity would have the most negative impact on dune grasses and the coast?

A
driving vehicles along the beach
B
building houses near the beach
C
walking on the dunes of the beach
D
allowing kids to play on the beach
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Which statements describe the benefits of artificial reefs? Select three options.

A
They can attract marine organisms.
B
They can form on top of existing reefs.
C
They can prevent beach erosion.
D
They can damage the natural ecosystem.
E
They can attract tourists to the area.

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