WorksheetsPeople and the Environment
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Reforestation is the cutting of large areas of forests for human activities.
true
false
According to the graph, in the United States how much land is used by cities compared to other land uses?
Most land is used by cities.
Cities use very little land compared to any other category.
Cities use half as much land as agriculture.
Cities use one third as much of the land as forests.
Reduced vegetation on Earth results in _____.
more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
increased habitats
less room for humans
more oxygen in the atmosphere
Of the following, which helps conserve natural resources?
using a cloth shopping bag instead of a paper bag
riding your bike on short trips around town
planting trees in your front yard
all of the options help conserve natural resources
One cause of ____ is attributed to deforestation.
precipitation
thunderstorms
climate change
clouds
Is defined as able to last or continue for a long time
extinction
replenish
erode
sustainable
Which atmospheric gas contributes to climate change?
oxygen
ozone
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
Is defined as a a period of dry weather
drought
impact
erode
sustainable
Is when weather slowly destroys rock or soil
extinction
erosion
impact
replenish
Is when when all of the animals or plants of a species dies out
extinction
erosion
impact
replenish
What effect does recycling have on land resources?
Recycling uses land resources more quickly.
Recycling has no effect on land resources.
Recycling conserves land resources.
Recycling only affects water resources.
What is one way people can help protect the environment?
cutting down trees
mining
littering
recycling
Deforestation can lead to _____.
loss of animal habitats
soil erosion
increases in Earth’s average surface temperature
all of the previously mentioned actions can lead to deforestation
Living things do not need natural resources for survival.
true
false
Sustainability means meeting human needs in ways that will allow future generations to meet their needs as well.
true
false
