Human Use of Land Answers

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When animals feed off of land faster than the plants can regrow, the land is _______.

A
below its carrying capacity
B
forested
C
overgrazed
D
depleted
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California’s rice fields are _______.

A
visited by migrating waterfowl
B
flooded during the summer
C
a source of wild bird meat
D
all of the above
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Explain what type of logging would most likely necessitate reforestation afterwards.

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Explain why clear-cutting is a more destructive method of wood harvesting than selective cutting.

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Which of the following are possible consequences of logging in forests?

A
habitat destruction
B
deforestation
C
erosion
D
all of the above
6

Explain why the populations of great apes in Africa are declining.

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Which national park in Texas helps reduce the harmful impact of land use on the environment?

A
Yellowstone National Park
B
Grand Canyon National Park
C
Everglades National Park
D
Big Bend National Park
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Explain why biological control methods are generally environmentally superior to chemical pest control methods.

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Which of the following is not a negative impact of pesticide use?

A
toxic to insects
B
promotion of pesticide resistance in insects
C
harmful to wildlife
D
pollution
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What is meant by the unexpected consequences of environmental manipulation?

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