Environmental Impact and Human Activities

The video discusses how human activities have transformed landscapes over the past 10,000 years, focusing on hunting, agriculture, industrial growth, and urban development. It highlights the sustainable practices of Polynesians, the extinction of species due to hunting, and the environmental impacts of agriculture and industry. The video also covers the consequences of urban development on local climates and biomes, emphasizing the need for sustainable resource management to ensure long-term survival.

What analogy is used to describe Earth's resource management?

• Earth as a forest

• Earth as an island

• Earth as a desert

• Earth as a mountain

Which species were driven to extinction due to early human hunting?

• Steller's Sea Cow and Moa

• Tasmanian Tiger and Great Auk

• Woolly Mammoth and Saber-toothed Cat

• Dodo and Passenger Pigeon

What is a major environmental consequence of agriculture?

• Decreased soil erosion

• Increased biodiversity

• Increased pollution

• Decreased water usage

What is monoculture in agriculture?

• Rotating crops annually

• Using organic farming methods

• Growing multiple crops in one field

• Planting the same crop repeatedly

What is the Green Revolution known for?

• Eliminating pesticide use

• Increasing food production

• Promoting urban farming

• Decreasing food production

How has industrial growth affected natural resources?

• Increased resource conservation

• Decreased resource extraction

• Decreased pollution levels

• Increased resource depletion

What is a significant environmental impact of industrial pollution?

• Cleaner air quality

• Increased air pollution

• Increased biodiversity

• Decreased water pollution

What is a consequence of urban development on local climates?

• Unchanged temperatures

• Increased temperatures

• Decreased temperatures

• Stable temperatures

How does urban development affect ecosystems?

• Decreases human population

• Promotes natural habitats

• Reduces concrete usage

• Creates urban biomes

What are the main human activities influencing the biosphere?

• Art, music, literature, and philosophy

• Hunting, agriculture, industry, and urban development

• Fishing, mining, tourism, and transportation

• Forestry, conservation, education, and healthcare