Human Impact on Environment: Impact on Land P.57-62

What is a natural resource?

• A type of plant

• Something from Earth that living things use to meet their needs

• A man-made object

• A type of animal

What is deforestation?

• Building new roads

• Creating new parks

• Cutting of large areas of forests for human activities

• Planting more trees

What is one impact of deforestation?

• Increase in soil quality

• Increase in animal habitats

• Improved air quality

• Destruction of habitats leading to species extinction

What is desertification?

• The increase of water in desert areas

• The process of planting trees in deserts

• The development of desertlike conditions due to human activities or climate change

• The creation of new deserts

What is urbanization?

• The increase of rural areas

• The creation of new parks in cities

• The development of land for houses and other buildings near a city

• The process of planting more trees in urban areas

What is the impact of urbanization on water?

• Improves groundwater supplies

• Decreases the risk of flooding

• Reduces the amount of rainwater that soaks into the ground

• Increases water absorption into the soil

What is hazardous waste?

• Recyclable materials

• Compostable waste

• Trash that can be safely placed in landfills

• Waste that contains harmful substances affecting soil, air, and water quality

What is conservation?

• The destruction of natural habitats

• The careless use of Earth's materials

• The careful use of Earth's materials to reduce environmental damage

• The process of creating new resources

What does recycling help reduce?

• The need for new products

• The amount of trash in landfills

• The number of animals in forests

• The amount of water in rivers

What is composting?

• Throwing away food scraps

• Using chemical fertilizers

• A mixture of decaying organic matter that improves soil quality

• Burning waste materials