Apes Land Use

Extensive logging can lead to

• Mudslides

• Deforestation

• Lost of species

• All of the above

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A method of cultivation in which forests are burned and cleared for planting

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A method of extracting minerals near the surface of the Earth

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The process or industry of obtaining ore or coal by open-pit mining.

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The cutting and burning of trees

• has no affect on the environment.

• releases carbon dioxide and contributes to climate change.

• is beneficial to ecosystems and animal habitats.

• reduces flooding and erosion.

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Which of the following could be described as "non-point source" pollution?

• A farmer dumps her waste into a stream that runs through her property.

• A mining impoundment pond overflows.

• Over 100,000 acres of continuos farmland has water with excess levels of nitrates.

• Waste water from a nuclear plant spills into a nearby waterway.

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The use of environmental impact statements was mandated by

• Endangered Species Act

• Leopold Report

• Clean Air Act

• National Environmental Policy Act

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How does deforestation by apes impact the carbon cycle?

• It increases carbon sequestration.

• It decreases carbon emissions.

• It increases carbon emissions.

• It has no impact on the carbon cycle.

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Which of the following is a potential consequence of apes altering land use in their habitats?

• Increased biodiversity

• Decreased soil erosion

• Loss of plant species

• Improved water quality

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What is a common method used by apes that can lead to changes in land use?

• Building nests

• Foraging for food

• Using tools to dig

• Migration to new areas

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