Environmental Resources - Habitat Destruction Part 2

Which of the following was NOT included as resource removal?

• Deforestation

• Hunting

• Soil degradation

• Agriculture

Which of the following was mentioned to caused population reductions in the lower part of a food chain?

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Fishing

Which of the following is included as a method of freshwater harvesting?

• Fishing

• Evaporation

• Drilling wells

• Mining

Valuable ores sought out for mining are most often found in which of the following types of locations?

• Riparian habitats

• Flatlands

• Coast lines

• Mountainous and rugged terrain

Which of the following is a cause of soil degradation? A. B. C. D.

• Agriculture

• Weather

• Sunlight

• Rising water tables

Which of the following is NOT a severe weather event? A. B. C. D.

• Blizzards

• Hurricanes

• Snow

• Flooding

Blizzards are considered severe if temperatures are below which of the following?

• 30°F (-1°C)

• 40°F (4°C)

• 15°F (-9°C)

• 10°F (-12°C)

Which of the following is NOT a cause of fire?

• Death of plants and wildlife

• Human activity

• Thunderstorms

• Extreme drought

Which of the following is NOT a devastating affect of flooding?

• Contamination of groundwater

• Destruction of timber

• Destruction of shelter

• Death of plants and wildlife

Which of the following is known to cause the most damage from tornadoes?

• Flooding

• Snow

• Wind speeds in excess of 160 mph

• Wind speeds in excess of 260 mph