Human Interaction with Nature Quiz

What is the primary reason humans modify their environment?

• For entertainment

• To meet their basic needs

• To harm wildlife

• To make nature stronger

Which of the following is an example of a positive human interaction with nature?

• Deforestation

• Planting trees

• Pollution

• Overfishing

What is the term for cutting down large areas of forests?

• Reforestation

• Deforestation

• Afforestation

• Desertification

Which activity is an example of sustainable farming?

• Using chemical pesticides excessively

• Practicing crop rotation

• Overgrazing land

• Clearing rainforests for farmland

Humans interact with nature to obtain resources such as:

• Plastic and rubber

• Food, water, and shelter

• Electricity and internet

• Gold and diamonds only

What is a major consequence of deforestation?

• Increase in oxygen levels

• Soil erosion and loss of biodiversity

• More wildlife habitats

• Decrease in global temperature

Which renewable energy source does NOT directly come from nature?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Hydroelectric energy

• Nuclear energy

What is the main cause of air pollution?

• Planting more trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Recycling waste

• Using solar panels

What is an example of human adaptation to the environment?

• Wearing warm clothes in winter

• Cutting trees for furniture

• Hunting endangered animals

• Polluting rivers with plastic

How does urbanization affect the environment?

• Increases natural habitats for wildlife

• Improves water quality

• Leads to deforestation and habitat loss

• Reduces air pollution