Unit 6 Review

What is a renewable resource?

• A resource that can be used repeatedly and does not run out because it is naturally replenished

• A resource that is available in limited quantities and cannot be replaced after use

• A resource that is artificially created and has unlimited supply

• A resource that is harmful to the environment when used

What is the primary purpose of the "Great Green Wall"?

• To increase urban development

• To stop the spread of the Sahara Desert

• To promote tourism

• To enhance marine biodiversity

How has irrigation impacted the Aral Sea?

• It has increased the water level in the Aral Sea

• It has had no significant impact on the Aral Sea

• It has led to the shrinking of the Aral Sea

• It has improved the water quality of the Aral Sea

What is a common consequence of overfishing?

• Increase in fish populations

• Improvement in marine ecosystem health

• Depletion of fish stocks

• Decrease in water pollution

Which human activity has contributed heavily to climate change?

• Recycling

• Deforestation

• Organic farming

• Conservation efforts

What causes desertification?

• Increased rainfall and forest growth

• Urban expansion only

• Deforestation and less effective agriculture practices

• Technological advancements

How has globalization and specialization impacted the environment?

• Reduced pollution and waste

• Increased use of renewable resources

• Led to environmental degradation of less developed countries

• Improved global climate conditions

Why should other countries care about a natural disaster that doesn’t directly affect them?

• It can affect global economic stability

• It does not affect them at all

• Only neighboring countries should be concerned

• It is solely a humanitarian concern

Which countries are most likely to face water insecurity?

• Countries with abundant freshwater lakes

• Countries primarily in temperate regions

• Countries in arid or semi-arid regions

• Countries with extensive water treatment facilities

Why are countries with primary and secondary sector jobs and low GDP not able to implement “clean” alternatives to manufacturing?

• Lack of technology and financial resources

• High interest in maintaining traditional methods

• Preference for labor-intensive practices

• Abundance of natural resources