Human Impact on Land

1. What is deforestation?

• A) Planting new trees

• B) Cutting down trees to build or farm

• C) Protecting forests

• D) Cleaning polluted land

2. What happens when too many trees are cut down?

• A) More animals live there

• B) Soil stays in place

• C) Soil washes away and animals lose homes

• D) The forest grows faster

3. What is urban sprawl?

• A) Cities growing into natural areas

• B) Protecting parks

• C) Recycling trash

• D) Planting trees in cities

4. Why is urban sprawl bad for the land?

• A) It helps plants grow

• B) It removes plants and causes pollution

• C) It cleans the air

• D) It creates more green spaces

5. What is soil erosion?

• A) When soil is taken away by wind or rain

• B) Planting crops

• C) Building houses

• D) Watering plants