Modifying Our Physical Environment Quiz

How do people modify the environment when they build roads?

• By planting more trees

• By clearing land and paving it

• By adding more animals

What is one way people use land for agriculture?

• By building skyscrapers

• By planting crops

• By creating lakes

What is a consequence of drilling for oil?

• It creates more forests

• It can lead to oil spills

• It makes the air cleaner

How can people conserve water?

• By leaving the tap running

• By taking shorter showers

• By using more water for washing cars

What happens when people clear land for building?

• More animals find homes

• Trees are cut down

• Rivers become larger

Which of the following is a way to replenish Earth's resources?

• Planting new trees

• Using more plastic bags

• Burning more coal

What does it mean to modify the environment?

• to change it to be less useful

• to change it to meet your needs

• to keep it the same for a long time

• to keep it the same as it was

What is a negative effect of building too many roads?

• It creates more parks

• It increases traffic

• It can harm animal habitats

How can people help conserve energy at home?

• By leaving lights on all night

• By turning off lights when not in use

• By using more electronic devices

What is one way people modify the environment for agriculture?

• By building dams

• By using fertilizers

• By creating deserts