ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION

What environmental issue is caused by cutting down large areas of trees?

• Soil Erosion

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Overpopulation

Which problem is characterized by the removal of the top layer of soil, often due to wind or water?

• Water Pollution

• Littering

• Soil Erosion

• Industrialization

What is the term for the contamination of water bodies, often due to waste discharge?

• Air Pollution

• Water Pollution

• Landfills

• Overuse of Resources

What is the act of improperly disposing of waste in public places called?

• Littering

• Urbanization

• Overpopulation

• Deforestation

Which issue arises from using natural resources faster than they can be replenished?

• Overpopulation

• Overuse of Resources

• Soil Erosion

• Landfills

What is the release of harmful substances into the air called?

• Water Pollution

• Air Pollution

• Soil Erosion

• Littering

What term describes the growth of cities and towns as people move from rural areas?

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

• Deforestation

• Landfills

Which process involves the development of industries in a region on a wide scale?

• Overpopulation

• Industrialization

• Soil Erosion

• Littering

What is the term for having more people in an area than the environment can support?

• Overpopulation

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

• Water Pollution

What is the term for sites where waste is buried under the ground?

• Landfills

• Soil Erosion

• Overuse of Resources

• Air Pollution