Human Impact on the Environment

Human Impact on the Environment

Multiple Choice

The process of removing soil by wind or water is called _________.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deforestation

• Desertification

Multiple Choice

The removal of an entire forest is called ____________.

• Weathering

• Deforestation

• Erosion

• Desertification

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a human impact that affects the environment negatively?

• Recycling

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following resources can negatively impact the environment when being overused?

• Solar

• Geothermal

• Oil

• Hydropower

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods should be practiced to positively impact the environment?

• Burning of oil and natural gas

• Recycling and burning oil

• Conserving resources and recycling

• Conserving resources and water pollution