Human Impact

Which has a negative impact on land?

• composting

• reclamation

• mining

• reforestation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which has a positive impact on land?

• composting

• deforestation

• mining

• urbanization

Deforestation results in more:

• carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• nitrogen in the biosphere

• oxygen in the atmosphere

• water vapor in the geosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which could harm human health?

• compost

• hazardous waste

• nitrogen

• reclamation

Parks and green spaces help reduce:

• nitrogen

• runoff

• landfills

• mining

Which results in habitat destruction?

• reclamation

• reforestation

• urbanization

• conservation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the development of land for houses and other buildings near a city called?

• composting

• mining

• ruralization

• urbanization

When land is overfarmed or overgrazed, soil erosion can lead to:

• desertification

• urbanization

• reclamation

• deforestation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Besides disturbing habitats, roadways increase:

• wastes

• mining

• agriculture

• runoff

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is not one of the 3 R's humans can practice to minimize their effects on the environment?

• Reduce

• Remix

• Reuse

• Recycle