5C Progress Check

Which of the following best describes an adaptation to the environment?

• A characteristic that improves survival in a specific habitat.

• A characteristic that is always harmful.

• A trait that has no impact on survival.
• A feature that decreases survival among species.

Which of the following best describes a modification to the environment?

• A natural disaster affecting wildlife.
• An increase in the population.

• A seasonal change in weather patterns.
• A change made to the natural surroundings.

Which of the following is an example of humans adapting?

• Using clothing to protect against cold weather.
• Building an apartment complex for people to live in.

• Tearing down a forest to make room for a mall.

• Manufacturing a new model car.

Which of the following is an example of humans modifying the environment?

• Planting trees in a forest
• Creating a wildlife sanctuary
• Clearing land for agriculture
• Using local rivers as a mode of transportation

Which of the following defines deforestation?

• The planting of new trees in a forest.
• The conservation of wildlife habitats.
• The process of urbanization and building cities.
• The removal of trees and forests.

Which of the following best describes why the Panama Canal was built?

• To connect the Great Lakes with the Caribbean Sea.
• To create a tourist attraction for visitors.
• To establish a military base in Central America.
• To facilitate trade by providing a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

What are some negative impacts of illegal mining in South America?

• Increased tourism and economic growth
• Slowly hurting the Panama Canal and trading systems

• Improving the environment and helping local workers gain income

• Deforestation, social conflict, and poor worker treatment.

What is terrace farming?

• A way to irrigate flat land efficiently
• A method of growing crops on stepped levels on sloped land.

• A method of growing crops in greenhouses
• A technique for planting trees in rows

What was one of the main economic impacts of the Panama Canal?

• Reduced shipping time and cost between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• Increased travel time for ships

• Decreased global trade

• Increased cost of goods

What was a significant environmental effect of the Panama Canal's construction?

• Loss of habitats for many animals and plants

• Improvement of local ecosystems

• Decrease in new species introduction

• Increase in forest density