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WorksheetsGallopade Chapter 6 Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 35mins
The term “human modification” means…
effects on humans of changes in climate.
changes in the environment made by humans.
environments where humans live and work.
ways the environment naturally changes to suit humans.
What event modified the local environment?
A tornado came through.
A theater was built.
A theater burned down.
The theater was sold.
How does the mayor plan to modify the local environment?
He plans to replace the theater with a park.
He plans to sell the theater.
He plans to repair the old theater.
He plans to build a parking lot.
Which public project provides clean water for people to use every day?
sewage treatment plant
storage dam
swimming pools
sewers
What event modified the local environment?
A dam blocked the flow of water to a river.
Rainfall washed chemicals off the plants so weeds grew among the crops.
Too much water from the river was used for crops.
Chemicals traveled through the soil into the local rivers and lakes.
This will cause what type of consequences?
positive
negative
Examine the photograph.
How does building a dam change a river?
It changes the direction of a river.
It blocks the flow of water.
It keeps water away from a community.
It holds water from a lake.
Which two statements describe the Before picture?
People paved new streets, sidewalks, and driveways.
People cleared land for farming.
New houses were built.
A farmhouse was built.
Which two statements describe the After picture?
People paved new streets, sidewalks, and driveways.
People cleared land for farming.
New houses were built.
A farmhouse was built.
What human change to the environment can make water unsafe to drink?
using water to produce electricity
using fertilizers or pesticides
clearing land for farming
changing the flow of a river
Land cleared of trees to build a new highway is an example of __________.
local industry
human modification
use of natural resources
community activity
What could be the impact of this human modification?
Insects that eat the crops will die.
Crops will no longer be useful as food.
Water sources will be protected from poisons.
Crops will grow more slowly.
What idea do the photographs best illustrate?
People rarely change their environment.
People need more land on a farm.
People waste natural resources.
People often change their environment.
Which are human modifications in a community?
(Choose 2)
park
river
dam
forest
tree
Which are human modifications in a community?
(Choose 2)
lake
wildlife
road
garden
