WorksheetsCh. 14- Land
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 21mins
What can be done to sustain the productivity of rangeland?
limit herd size
eliminate invasive plants
leave the land unused for a time
all of the above
Urban sprawl involves people moving from cities to land that was previously used for (a)
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 resulting from pollution
Eliminating invasive plants and replacing them with native plants is one aspect of (a)
Where do most Americans live?
in urban area
on producing farms
in rural areas
none of these
Regardless of where people live, they depend on resources produced in
urban areas
rural areas
ocean areas
wilderness areas
Which of the following is a side effect of heat islands?
drought
lower temperature
lower temperatures and drought
increased temperatures
What is a way in which we can conserve forestland?
clear-cutting
select-cutting
deforestation
all of the above
National parks and wilderness areas are designed to do which of the following?
provide recreation
protect wildlife
preserve natural areas
all of the above
(a) is not an example of infrastructure.
Which of the following is a likely result of deforestation?
The amount of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere is reduced
Wind blows soil away because the plant cover has been removed
Water runs off the land more rapidly and causes floods.
all of the above
Which of the following is an example of how people use land?
to harvest wood
to grow crops
to preserve native species
All of the above
What can be done to sustain the productivity of rangeland?
Limit herd size.
Eliminate invasive plants.
Leave the land unused for a time.
All of the above.
Which of the following statements about tree harvesting methods is correct?
Clear-cutting is quick but is more expensive than other methods die to vast ares involved
Selective cutting eliminates the possibility of soil erosion.
Clear-cutting requires the most road building die to the large number of trees harvested
Selective cutting minimizes the impact on forest ecosystems.
Heat islands affect local
weather patterns
water levels
traffic patterns
harvest patterns
The designation of wilderness areas
guarantees unrestricted public access
historically forbade mining
allows only limited development
provides for protected habitats
An area prone to landslides is an example of
range land
open space
rural land
marginal land
Match each farming practice with its effect on soil erosion.
over-grazing
Increases soil erosion due to excessive feeding by animals
deforestation
Removes trees and exposes soil, increasing erosion
plowing
Turns over soil, making it more prone to erosion
crop rotations
Helps prevent soil erosion by alternating crops
Some consequences of deforestation include (a) .
Is it ALWAYS possible to reclaim land after it is used?
Yes
No
Match the following city-related concepts with their correct descriptions:
City Planning
An attempt to design cities so as to maximize their functionality and beauty
Urban Sprawl
The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas
Urbanization
The process by which more people move to cities
Ecological Footprint
A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems
What is the most common use of land?
Factories
Shopping Malls
Landfills
Agriculture
When building on new land, what is the first thing that is built?
Sewers
Houses
Infrastructure
Hotels
