Humans on Earth

The video discusses the increasing demand for resources like food, water, and energy due to population growth. It highlights the depletion of fossil fuels, deforestation, and their impact on habitats and species extinction. The video also addresses water pollution and food supply challenges. It concludes with conservation efforts like reforestation and breeding programs to mitigate these issues and emphasizes the need for careful management of our environmental impact.

What is the term used to describe the removal of many trees in a forest?

• Deforestation

• Reforestation

• Desertification

• Afforestation

How does diverting rivers and lakes to supply water for cities affect other areas?

• It increases water supply in rural areas

• It causes water pollution

• It leads to water shortages in other areas

• It has no effect on other areas

What environmental issue is caused by fertilizers running off fields into rivers and seas?

• Water pollution

• Soil erosion

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

Which of the following is a method to protect habitats and prevent species extinction?

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

• Breeding programs

• Industrialization

What is one way to manage our impact on the planet as the population grows?

• Increase fossil fuel extraction

• Expand urban areas

• Ignore environmental issues

• Carefully manage resources