People and the Land

Front

Which of the following is a way that people change the environment?
- People declare areas wildlife preserves.
- People collect rainwater to use in their homes.
- People pick flowers from their yard
- People clear land of trees and other plants to build homes.

Back

People clear land of trees and other plants to build homes.

Front

True or False? Building a highway can negatively affect plant and animal habitats.

Back

True

Front

For each human activity there are intended and unintended consequences. This means_______________________.

Back

Sometimes there are negative results from changing the land, even if there are some positive benefits.

Front

What does environment mean?

Back

the surroundings in which people, plants, and animals live

Front

What does erosion mean?

Back

the process by which water and wind wear away the land

Front

What does pollution mean?

Back

anything that makes the soil, air, or water dirty and unhealthy

Front

What does ecosystem mean?

Back

a community of plants and animals along with the surrounding soil, air, and water

Front

Which area of the U.S. has the higher population density according to the map where the population density is higher the darker the color? Options: northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest

Back

northeast

Front

The population density on this map is higher the darker the color. Which has a lower population density, Alaska or Texas?

Back

Alaska

Front

The population density on this map is higher the darker the color. Which color represents the highest population density on the map?

Back

black