Quiz on Human Impact on Land

What is a natural resource?

• Something from Earth that living things use

• A kind of weather

• A type of animal

• A form of pollution

How does a growing population impact land?

• Reduces the number of houses

• Increases the use of land for resources

• Decreases the need for crops

• Increases the amount of forests

What is deforestation?

• Cutting down large areas of forests

• Planting new trees

• Recycling paper products

• Using land for farming

What is one impact of deforestation on the atmosphere?

• Increases rainfall

• Increases oxygen levels

• Decreases carbon dioxide levels

• Reduces rates of photosynthesis

What does urbanization lead to?

• More farmland

• Loss of farmland

• More trees

• Increased wildlife

What is a landfill?

• A place where trees are planted

• An area where trash is buried

• A type of natural resource

• A method of recycling

What percentage of garbage goes into landfills?

• 30 percent

• 50 percent

• 80 percent

• 60 percent

What is hazardous waste?

• Waste that decomposes quickly

• Waste that contains harmful substances

• Waste that is safe for the environment

• Waste that can be recycled

What is conservation?

• The careful use of earth's materials

• The development of urban areas

• The act of cutting down trees

• The process of mining

What does reusing mean?

• Reducing waste

• Recycling materials

• Finding another use for matter

• Throwing something away