Human Impact on the Lithosphere

What is the definition of deforestation

• Removal of shrubs and other small plants from an area.

• Removal of large trees from an area.

• Removal of soil from an area.

• All of the above.

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What is the definition of urbanization?

• An area with a lot of people.

• An area with few people.

• People moving to cities.

• People leaving cities.

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What is the definition of minerals?

• Resources removed from the under the ground.

• Resources removed from above the ground.

• Resources captured from the air.

• Resources reclaimed from the sea.

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Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear Fission

Which of the following best describes Raleigh?

• A rural area with few industries.

• A rural area with many industries

• An urban area that is diverse in its land use.

• An urban area developed with the "city beautiful" philosophy.

How is most food produced in the United States?

• On smallholder farms that produce food through mixed husbandry.

• Large industrial farms that do not use chemicals for food production

• Large industrial farms that use fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.

• Smallholder traditional farms that share a "commons" area for livestock production.

Which color revolution allowed the production of vast amounts of food that contributed to population growth around the world?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

What are some downsides of mining for minerals

• Habitat destruction

• Water table damage

• Various types of pollution

• All of the above

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What is adifference between old growth and new growth forests?

• Old Growth forests are much younger.

• New growth forests have little undergrowth.

• Old growth forests take much longer to develop.

• New growth forests serve as habitats for many rare animals.

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Which of the following is the most destructive way of removing trees from a forest?

• Taking only fallen trees

• Clear cutting

• Select Cutting

• Slash and burn

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