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Humans make changes after a hazard in order to of the next hazard.

A
increase the chance
B
lessen the impact
C
avoid the occurrence
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is a positive effect of humans modifying the environment.

A
A change to natural habitats
B
The prevention of hazards
C
Overpopulation
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Deforestation is a negative impact because it .

A
uses resources too quickly
B
uses resources too slowly
C
does not use resources
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How could access to water affect where humans decide to make a settlement?

A
Access to water typically does not affect human settlement.
B
Too much water causes humans to be afraid to settle an area.
C
As long as other physical resources are around, water is not important.
D
If water is hard to find, it makes it harder for humans to settle in an area.
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Which statements describe potential effects of using a river to irrigate a farm’s field? Check all that apply.The farmer preserves the natural habitat of the river by rerouting water from the river.Governments make rules to regulate how farms get water for their irrigation.The rerouted river leads to the deforestation of the farmer’s land.The farmer makes more money by being able to successfully grow crops.Farmers downriver get angry because now they do not have enough water to use on their farms.Lower water levels on the river change the environment for animals that depend on the river.

A
The farmer preserves the natural habitat of the river by rerouting water from the river.
B
Governments make rules to regulate how farms get water for their irrigation.
C
The rerouted river leads to the deforestation of the farmer’s land.
D
The farmer makes more money by being able to successfully grow crops.
E
Farmers downriver get angry because now they do not have enough water to use on their farms.
F
Lower water levels on the river change the environment for animals that depend on the river.

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