Human Impact on Land

Which of the following is not a way that land can be used as a resource?

• For growing crops

• As living space

• For mining minerals

• For generating solar power

Why is deforestation harmful to the environment? It...

• Increases air quality

• Destroys habitats

• Improves soil quality

• Prevents species' extinction

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Which of the following is not a negative impact of agriculture on the land?

• Pollution from pesticides

• Desertification

• Increased space of land

• Reduced soil quality

What is an effect of urbanization on the land?

• Improves habitats

• Reduces risk of flooding

• Impacts groundwater

• Increases farmland

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What does 'reuse' mean in the context of waste management?

• Making a new product from a used product

• Using an item for a new purpose

• Using fewer resources

• A mixture of decaying organic matter

What does 'recycle' mean in the context of waste management?

• Making a new product from a used product

• Using an item for a new purpose

• Using fewer resources

• A mixture of decaying organic matter

What does the term 'reduce' mean?

• Making a new product from a used product

• Using an item for a new purpose

• Using fewer resources

• A mixture of decaying organic matter

Which of the following is NOT a way to positively manage land's resources?

• Use non-renewable resources

• Reclamation

• Conserve soil and improve crop yield on farming land

• Create parks and green spaces to reduce runoff

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What is a method to reduce soil erosion after harvesting?

• Use renewable resources

• Reclamation

• Leave crop stalks on fields

• Create parks and green spaces

What is a benefit of creating parks and green spaces?

• They increase soil erosion

• They improve crop yield

• They reduce runoff

• They use non-renewable resources

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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