Unit 1.9 Quiz: Effects of Human Processes

1. The protection of things found in nature is called _____________________.

• deforestation
• pollution
• conservation
• littering

2. The purposeful clearing of forested land is called _____________________.

• pollution
• deforestation
• conversation
• contamination

3. __________________ is when the environment is made dirty by chemicals and waste.

• deforestation
• pollution
• conservation
• littering

4. Which type of pollution is caused by humans dumping garbage into creeks and oceans?

• air
• water
• land
• fire

5. What is a negative effect of constructing and renovating homes and buildings?

• It brings in money to a community.
• It gives people a place to live and work.
• It uses up natural resources.
• It helps the environment.

6. The planet’s human population has _____________ in the past 50 years.

• stayed the same
• doubled
• decreased
• tripled

7. How does the loss of habitat not affect wildlife?

• Many animals lose their homes.
• Reduces ability to find food.
• It is harder to survive.
• They are more likely to survive.