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Human Impact on Resources Answers

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What human activity contributes to air pollution?

A
construction
B
reforestation
C
habitat restoration
D
dam development
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Which statement provides the best argument in favor of deforestation?

A
Deforestation prevents erosion of farmland.
B
Deforestation prevents air and water pollution.
C
Deforestation does not affect climate around the globe.
D
Deforestation opens up land for mining and cattle ranching.
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What term refers to the practice of renewing destroyed ecosystems?

A
erosion
B
terrace farming
C
habitat restoration
D
tree belting
4

What is one way people positively affect water resources?

A
polluting from nonpoint sources
B
increasing farming and construction
C
disposing of chemicals in water
D
limiting use of acid and other pollutants
5

Which activity is a method of habitat restoration?

A
cleaning up after environmental disasters
B
allowing trees to grow naturally
C
farming techniques like terrace farming and tree belts
D
creating a reservoir to prevent flooding
6

Which correctly lists three main causes of deforestation?

A
air pollution, mining, logging
B
mining, cattle ranching, logging
C
cattle ranching, water pollution, air pollution
D
water pollution, logging, mining
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Which statement provides the best argument against making major changes to the atmosphere to help protect Earth’s resources?

A
There will be less soil and dust in the air as construction increases.
B
The atmosphere will improve as more people move to large cities.
C
Making major changes to the atmosphere can be a costly process.
D
It is more important to protect land and water resources than the atmosphere.
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How has the EPA improved air quality over the last 30 years?

A
by monitoring pollutants and passing regulations to reduce air pollution
B
by decreasing soil erosion and dust storms
C
by building marine refuges to help protect marine life and reduce air pollution
D
by decreasing of fossil fuel use in motor vehicles and industry
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Which term refers to the process by which land is worn away by natural forces or human activity?

A
erosion
B
desertification
C
urbanization
D
deforestation
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What process leads to deforestation and increased erosion?

A
mining
B
reforestation
C
desertification
D
urbanization

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