Unit 5 Study

Front

What is the main environmental concern associated with mining activities?

Back

Soil erosion and water pollution

Front

Major way land use impacts biodiversity?

Back

Increases habitat fragmentation

Front

Biodiversity

Back

The variety of life found in a specific area or the planet

Front

What is the main goal of the “Equitable Solutions for a Sustainable Future” unit?

Back

To create and test models that address human health and environmental issues

Front

What does an “intact ecosystem” refer to, according to the document?

Back

An ecosystem untouched by human activity

Front

Why are practical limitations and trade-offs important when evaluating environmental solutions?

Back

Because real-world solutions must balance effectiveness with feasibility

Front

How does the unit define “environmental sustainability”?

Back

Managing natural resources to meet current needs without compromising the future

Front

Which of the following land uses is most likely to lead to habitat loss? National parks, Urban sprawl, Crop rotation, Wildlife corridors

Back

Urban sprawl

Front

Why is fragmentation harmful to species?

Back

It isolates populations, reducing breeding

Front

What type of land use is most beneficial for biodiversity?

Back

Mixed-use conservation areas