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WorksheetsEnviroSci Exam C14 Land
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Term
This is an area with more than 2,500 people and a governing body.
This is an area with more than 2,500 people and a governing body.
a)
rural
b)
urban
c)
open space
2.
Term
This is an area with relatively sparse (few) people.
This is an area with relatively sparse (few) people.
a)
rural
b)
urban
c)
open space
3.
Term
This provides environmental benefits to areas with more than 2500 people.
This provides environmental benefits to areas with more than 2500 people.
a)
rural
b)
urban
c)
open space
4.
Term
This is built to provide public services (or access to public services).
This is built to provide public services (or access to public services).
a)
infrastructure
b)
urbanization
c)
ecosystem services
5.
Term
This is a designated area that is protected from exploitation.
This is a designated area that is protected from exploitation.
a)
wilderness
b)
urbanization
c)
land-use planning
6.
Term
The term used for the movement of people from rural areas to cities.
The term used for the movement of people from rural areas to cities.
a)
wilderness
b)
urbanization
c)
land-use planning
7.
Term
Developers, environmentalists, citizens, business people, and public officials all work together when doing this.
Developers, environmentalists, citizens, business people, and public officials all work together when doing this.
a)
wilderness
b)
urbanization
c)
land-use planning
8.
Term
These are resources produced by natural and artificial ecosystems.
These are resources produced by natural and artificial ecosystems.
a)
ecosystem services
b)
reforestation
c)
overgrazing
9.
Term
The opposite of clear-cutting and selective cutting, this involves the replanting of trees.
The opposite of clear-cutting and selective cutting, this involves the replanting of trees.
a)
ecosystem services
b)
reforestation
c)
overgrazing
10.
Term
This consequence can result from poor management of animals on rangelands.
This consequence can result from poor management of animals on rangelands.
a)
ecosystem services
b)
reforestation
c)
overgrazing
11.
Concept
Which of the following is most true of parks and preserves?
Which of the following is most true of parks and preserves?
a)
They serve as sources of wood for industries.
b)
They provide limited hunting of designated wildlife.
c)
They provide recreation for people.
12.
Concept
One benefit that results from preserving farmland is...
One benefit that results from preserving farmland is...
a)
increased CO2 production.
b)
increased urban temperatures (heat islands).
c)
increased crop production.
13.
Concept
In cities, when: traffic jams, substandard housing, and pollution result, then this exists.
In cities, when: traffic jams, substandard housing, and pollution result, then this exists.
a)
urbanization
b)
urban sprawl
c)
urban crisis
14.
Concept
What can be done to sustain the productivity of rangeland?
What can be done to sustain the productivity of rangeland?
a)
Limit herd size.
b)
Eliminate evasive plants
c)
All of these.
15.
Concept
Heat islands are most likely to affect local...
Heat islands are most likely to affect local...
a)
weather patterns
b)
water levels
c)
traffic patterns
16.
Concept
When forests are not replanted after trees are cut, natural resources...
When forests are not replanted after trees are cut, natural resources...
a)
increase
b)
decrease
c)
remain unchanged
(are conserved)
(are conserved)
17.
Concept
Each U.S. resident uses the ecosystem services provided by roughly this many hectares of land.
Each U.S. resident uses the ecosystem services provided by roughly this many hectares of land.
a)
6
b)
8
c)
12
18.
Concept
Urban sprawl involves people moving from cities to land that was previously used for...
Urban sprawl involves people moving from cities to land that was previously used for...
a)
industry and open space.
b)
food production and open space.
c)
housing.
19.
Concept
Which type of area listed below gets protection from exploitation?
Which type of area listed below gets protection from exploitation?
a)
rangeland
b)
food production and open farmland.
c)
wilderness.
20.
Concept
Given that most people live in urban areas, why should rural areas be preserved?
Given that most people live in urban areas, why should rural areas be preserved?
a)
They provide crucial infrastructure.
b)
They provide ecological services.
c)
They contain greenbelts.
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