Human Impact on the Lithosphere

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Social Studies
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9th - 11th Grade
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Meghan RolesvilleHS
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some reasons deforestation occurs?
clearing land for agriculture, ranching, and mining
just wanting to destroy things
Population moving from rural areas to cities
to maximize sustainable use of natural resources
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some consequences of deforestation?
increased population in cities
weakens the shorelines of land on the coast
soil erosion, loss of ability of trees to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, loss of animal habitats
more mercury and cyanide released into rivers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Flash flooding often occurs in city areas because
Roads, pavements, and buildings reduce the infiltration of water into the ground
Ground water storage is usually very large
Runoff decreases during precipitation
The heat generated by city areas decreases evaporation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a negative impact of mining?
Material left after ore is extracted can release toxic chemicals into the groundwater
Mining can improve the air quality where miners work
Quarries attract new species to the area
Mining can decrease soil erosion
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some ways humans can reduce the negative impact on the lithosphere? (Choose all that apply)
After mining, we can return the area to its original state
Mine near large bodies of water to wash away the harmful chemicals
We can only cut down a small number of trees at a time planting new ones as we go
Add green spaces in cities to help control runoff
Plant crops on steep hills to prevent soil erosion
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