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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a negative of mining?Increased chances for erosionObtaining valuable resourcesGetting richMaking energy and electricity
- 2. Multiple ChoicePeople moving from the rural areas to cities is called...RuralizationUrbanizationColonizationNone of these
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?windnatural gassunlightfresh water
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following forestry methods causes the LEAST harm to the environment?clear cuttingselective cuttingslash and burn
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would PREVENT soil erosion on a farm?over-grazingdeforestationplowingcrop rotations
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe process of returning the land back to its original state after mining is called...subsidencereclamationsolar evaporationslash and burn
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat creates heat islands in cities?too much concretetoo many treespeople breathingurban crisis
- 8. Multiple Choice
what is the leading cause of deforestation?DiseasesHousing marketAgriculture and FarmingPaper mill - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is deforestation?throwing someone out of a windowselectively cutting trees for lumber, making sure the forest remains healthyallowing more animals to graze on the land than it can supportcutting and removal of rainforest
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat are impacts of overgrazing?pollution and use of more resourcesloss of biodiversity, loss of native topsoil, desertificationmore people than the infrastructure can supportcreation of heat islands
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat are some consequences of deforestation?increased population in citiesbuilding of more infrastructuresoil erosion, loss of biodiversity, loss of ability to remove CO2more mercury and cyanide released into rivers
- 12. Multiple Choice
Urbanization has a negative impact on:
Biodiversity, pollution, and ecosystems
Biodiversity, ecosystems, and education
Ecosystems, education, and economy
Economy, pollution, and biodiversity
- 13. Multiple Choice
38% of the earth's surface is used for...
Cities
Parks and recreation
Agriculture and farming
Parking lots
- 14. Multiple Choice
This type of land use allows pesticides to get into our soil, which often end up in our water supply.
Forestry
Mining
Agriculture
Urbanization
- 15. Multiple Choice
When planning for land use, there are multiple factors to consider. Which of these items SHOULD have the biggest influence on land use decisions?
Current animal populations and natural qualities of the ecosystem
Amount of pollution that might be created
Safety of the citizens
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- 16. Multiple Choice
Is it ALWAYS possible to reclaim land after it is used?
Yes
No
- 17. Multiple Choice
Urban Sprawl affects which of the following?
Pollution
Public Health
Economics
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- 18. Multiple Choice
An attempt to design cities so as to maximize their functionality and beauty is
City Planning
Urban Sprawl
Urbanization
Ecological Footprint
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