Human Use of Land — Unit test Answers

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Which type of mining is likely the least harmful to the environment?

A
surface mining
B
placer mining
C
subsurface mining
D
none of the above
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The defining characteristic of potable water is that it _______.

A
is used as tap water
B
can be used for washing and irrigation
C
can be used and consumed without risk
D
is delivered through pipes
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How do trees interact with other organisms?

A
They provide mammals with food.
B
They receive shelter from insects.
C
They obtain food from other plants.
D
All of the above
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Biological pest control involves _______.

A
eliminating pests with pesticides
B
using biological mechanisms to eliminate pests
C
planting a new crop every year
D
burning crops
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Which of the following best explains why clear-cutting forests is more destructive than selectively cutting down trees in forests?

A
Clear-cutting eliminates all trees leaving none behind to maintain soil fertility or house native animals.
B
Clear-cutting places the land at greater risk for wildfires.
C
Clear-cutting makes land more attractive for human development.
D
Clear-cutting causes less soil erosion than selective cutting.
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How do organic farming practices relate to soil health?

A
Organic farmers rely on soil health for good crop production.
B
Organic farmers rely on the interaction between soil microbes and organic matter.
C
Organic farmers avoid the use of pesticides and chemicals.
D
all of the above
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Why is volcanic soil (andisol) very fertile?

A
It is rich in minerals from volcanic deposits.
B
It is a young soil with low water retention.
C
It has been leached of mineral nutrients.
D
Volcanic activity warms the soil.
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Which of the following is not an effect of erosion on lakes?

A
water leakage
B
wearing away of sides
C
increased water levels
D
basin filling with sediment
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Water would be considered a(n) _______.

A
potential renewable resource
B
potential nonrenewable resource
C
actual renewable resource
D
actual nonrenewable resource
10

The nuclear accident at Chernobyl was _______ than the accident at Three Mile Island.

A
more devastating
B
less devastating
C
equally devastating
D
less publicized
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Which of the following is an example of a nonmetallic mineral?

A
sulfur
B
lead
C
aluminum
D
gold
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Which layer of soil is least likely to be penetrated by plant roots?

A
O (organic matter)
B
A (topsoil)
C
B (subsoil)
D
C (parent rock)
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What is the main reason that people are hesitant to use nuclear energy?

A
It produces radioactive waste.
B
It uses large amounts of water.
C
The ore used for nuclear energy must be mined.
D
It is more damaging to natural habitats than the use of coal.
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Which of the following is not a component of soil?

A
organic material
B
minerals
C
gases
D
none of the above
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Which of the following statements about human impact on trees is true?

A
Human activity always has a negative impact on trees.
B
All human uses of trees require destruction of the trees.
C
Human activity has had both a positive and negative impact on trees.
D
Cutting down trees is the only activity that has a negative impact on trees.
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Unexpected consequences can result from human interference or manipulation of any sufficiently complicated natural system.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is least likely to have difficulties with economic access to potable water?

A
Zimbabwe
B
Australia
C
India
D
None of the above
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Which of the following statements about the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems is true?

A
Burning fossil fuels causes a direct increase in the temperatures of ocean water.
B
Burning fossil fuels causes a decrease in the pH of ocean water making it more acidic.
C
Pollution in marine ecosystems causes a decrease in the formation of algal blooms.
D
Addition of warm water has no effect on marine ecosystems.
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The use of buffer strips can help reduce human impacts on waterways.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following properties of soil has the greatest effect on plant and microorganism growth?

A
soil texture
B
soil color
C
soil reaction
D
soil consistency

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