WorksheetsLand Use and Management
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 17mins
Area protected from exploitation
wilderness
rural
infrastructure
open space
This consequence can result from poor management of animals on rangelands.
These are resources produced by natural and artificial ecosystems.
The term used for the movement of people from rural areas to cities.
In cities, when: traffic jams, substandard housing, and pollution result, then this exists.
Urban sprawl involves people moving from cities to land that was previously used for...
Given that most people live in urban areas, why should rural areas be preserved?
Each U.S. resident uses the ecosystem services provided by roughly this many hectares of land.
The National Farmland Protection Program was designed to
protect farmland from being overtaken by natural grasses and weeds.
protect farmland from damage by wild grazing animals that are destroying crops.
protect farmland from being developed
protect farmland from environmental damage from pollution.
Where do most Americans live?
in urban areas
on producing farms
in rural areas
There is an equal distribution of people across the land
Which of the following statements about tree harvesting methods is correct?
Clear-cutting requires the most road building due to the large number of trees harvested
Selective cutting minimizes the impact on forest ecosystems.
Clear-cutting is quick but is more expensive than other methods due to the vast areas involved.
Selective cutting eliminates the possibility of soil erosion
Heat islands affect local
traffic patterns
water levels.
weather patterns
harvest patterns.
An area prone to landslides is an example of
open space.
marginal land.
rural land.
rangeland
What is reforestation?
removing all trees from an area
replanting trees in an area
removing selected trees from an area
None of the above
Regardless of where people live, they are dependent on resources produced in
wilderness areas.
urban areas.
national parks.
rural areas.
Which of the following is true of land-use plans?
Developers must prepare detailed reports assessing the environmental impact of their projects.
The public often has input in land-use plans
Projects in environmentally sensitive areas may be hotly debated.
All of the above
An important environmental benefit of open spaces in cities includes
contamination of water sources by runoff of soil and animal wastes
hotter, humid summers due to evaporation of water from plant leaves
the improvement in air quality resulting from filtering of pollutants by plants.
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of land used as a protected area to preserve the scenery and ecosystems?
Grand Canyon National Park
Great Basin
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
Thin strips of protected land that connect one preserve with another and allows animals to move safely between them is called a
national park
urban sprawl
wilderness corridor
green belt
When it comes to environmental issues, each individual on the planet is a part of the problem and can be part of the solution. Sustainability is possible when society, economy, and environment are in balance.
which practice would NOT eventually contribute to sustainability?
purchasing products made form ecologically friendly materials harvested in a sustainable manner
practicing water conservation by taking shorter showers and installing a low-flow shower head
buying only local produce, or going a step farther and growing vegetables in a backyard garden
supporting companies that transport food products from foreign countries in order to keep food costs low
