Land Use Wayground

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between land cover and land use?

• Land cover refers to human activities on land, while land use refers to vegetation and structures.

• Land cover refers to vegetation and manufactured structures, while land use refers to human activities on land.

• Land cover and land use both refer to farming and grazing.

• Land cover is only about trees and grass, while land use is only about buildings.

Multiple Choice

Based on the table, which environmental impacts are associated with cropland use?

• Soil erosion, loss of vegetation, water pollution, drought

• Limiting biodiversity, increase soil erosion, overharvesting/hunting

• Loss of habitat, decrease soil quality, increase sediment and chemicals leaching into water

• Loss of habitat, increase in air, water, light, noise pollution

Open Ended

How does urbanization affect water supply and development in cities like Phoenix and Arizona?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are causes of urban heat islands?

• High density of heat sources like cars and factories

• Tall buildings trap heat due to lack of airflow

• Roads and buildings absorb heat

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why cities have a large ecological footprint?

• Cities require large amounts of water and other resources

• Cities output large amounts of greenhouse gases from factories and automobiles

• Cities require resources to be imported from other places

• Cities use less land for agriculture than rural areas

Open Ended

Explain how federal agencies contribute to land preservation in the United States.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are benefits provided by national parks?

• Preserves natural resources and wildlife habitat

• Supports biodiversity within an ecosystem

• Provides recreation for human use

• Increases urban development

Open Ended

What is one new thing you learned today about land use and the biosphere?