Good Stewardship and Soil Quality

What may the environment contain that is harmful to human beings?

• Beneficial bacteria

• Nutrients for plants

• Dangerous levels of substances

• Pure water sources

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Why is it important to monitor the soil, air, and water in our environment?

• To increase pollution levels

• To make these factors safe for all organisms

• To reduce the agricultural yield

• To promote industrial development

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What human activities have an impact on the pedosphere (earth)?

• Industrial Agriculture

• Carbon Dioxide Emissions

• Coral Reef Destruction

• All of the above

• Draining Rivers

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What is estimated to happen to one fourth of Earth's river basins?

• They become more abundant with water.

• They run dry before ever reaching the ocean.

• They are unaffected by human activities.

• They overflow and cause widespread flooding.

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How have man-made dams affected the water flow in river basins?

• They have increased the efficiency of water flow.

• They have no significant impact on water flow.

• They divert water flow in inefficient ways.

• They have created new river basins.

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According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), what percentage of Earth's surface is now comprised of agricultural lands?

• 20 percent

• 30 percent

• 40 percent

• 50 percent

What were the agricultural lands mentioned in the text originally covered by?

• Deserts

• Cities

• Forests

• Grasslands

What do ocean reefs provide that is crucial for marine ecosystems?

• Recreation for tourists

• A source of saltwater

• The foundation of some of the world's richest marine ecosystems

• Transportation routes for marine vessels

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What is one of the consequences of the demise of coral reefs?

• Increase in ocean water temperature

• Disturbance in the flow of nutrients and energy in the oceans

• Improvement in marine life health

• Expansion of fishing areas

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What factors have contributed to the destruction of coral reefs?

• Sustainable fishing practices

• Water pollution, acidification, overfishing, and climate change

• Decrease in ocean water levels

• Introduction of new coral species

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