Environmental Impacts

1. A ____________________ is all the members of a species living in a given area.

The Human population started out small, but has not grown exponentially over the years.

• True

• False

3. ____________________ is the largest number of individuals of a given species that Earth’s resources can support and maintain for a long period of time.

Is Deforestation or Desertification the removal of large area of forests for human purposes?

• Deforestation
• Desertification

Removing forests destroys habitats and ecosystems and can permanently damage the area.

• True

• False

Is Deforestation or Desertification the development of desert-like conditions due to human activities?

• Deforestation

• Desertification

____________ Sprawl is the development of land for houses and other buildings near a city.

Is Reclamation or Reforestation the process that involves planting trees to replace trees that have been cut or burned?

• Reclamation

• Reforestation

Is Reclamation or Reforestation the process of restoring land disturbed by mining?

• Reclamation
• Reforestation

10. ____________ source pollution is pollution from a single source that can be identified.