Understanding Human Impact on Land

What is deforestation?

• The process of planting trees in urban areas

• The clearing or cutting down of forests by humans

• The natural growth of forests over time

• The process of creating artificial lakes

Which of the following is a mineral that is commonly mined?

• Gold

• Platinum

• Sand

• Wood

Explain the process of drilling and its purpose.

• Drilling is the process of creating small holes in wood for construction purposes.

• Drilling is the process of drilling a hole deep into the earth to pump natural resources to the surface.

• Drilling is the process of extracting minerals from underwater.

• Drilling is the process of planting crops in a straight line.

What is the main purpose of ranching?

• To grow crops for food

• To raise herds of animals on large tracts of land

• To mine minerals from the earth

• To build urban settlements

Describe terrace farming and its benefits.

• Terrace farming involves planting crops in a straight line for easy harvesting.

• Terrace farming involves creating flat land by building steps on the side of a mountain, which is great for irrigation.

• Terrace farming is the practice of raising animals on flat land.

• Terrace farming is the process of mining minerals from mountain sides.

What is subsistence farming?

• Farming that produces surplus food for trade

• Farming that provides only enough food for the farmer's family

• Farming that focuses on growing cash crops

• Farming that uses advanced machinery

Identify a reason why urbanization occurs.

• People prefer the quiet life of rural areas.

• People move to urban areas for better job opportunities.

• People want to engage in subsistence farming.

• People want to live closer to nature.

What are favelas?

• Luxury apartments in urban centers

• Informal settlements established around urban centers

• Large farms in rural areas

• Mining sites in mountainous regions

How does terrace farming help in irrigation?

• By allowing water to flow directly to the crops without any barriers

• By creating flat surfaces that help in retaining water and reducing runoff

• By using advanced irrigation technology

• By planting crops that require less water

How does terrace farming help in irrigation?

• By allowing water to flow directly to the crops without any barriers

• By creating flat surfaces that help in retaining water and reducing runoff

• By using advanced irrigation technology

• By planting crops that require less water