Human Activity and the Environme nt

Which is NOT part of the environment?

• Soil

• Water

• Living organism

• None of the above

It helps sustain life on Earth including __________.

• Air

• Water

• Soil

• All of the above

Which ONE involves land preparation for crops planting by cutting trees and other plants followed by plowing the soil?

• Construction and Development

• Farming

• Mining

• Waste Disposal

Which process involves improper disposal of waste products with hazardous chemicals that cause soil pollution?

• Construction and Development

• Farming

• Mining

• Waste Disposal

Soil is composed of .

• organic matter produced by organisms

• fragments of bedrock

• clay minerals formed by the chemical alteration of bedrock

• All of these

What is the first option in the waste management hierarchy?

• Disposal

• Treatment

• Recycling

• Reduction

It includes the adding of nutrients to the soil in the form of organic or artificial fertilizers to make their crops grow better.

• Construction and Development

• Farming

• Mining

• Waste Disposal

Which types of waste is produced by stripping land to obtain ores?

• Production of pest

• Recycling of water

• Desertification

• Eutrophication of bodies of water

This are a major input into agriculture to provide stable optimum growing conditions, meet plant nutrient demand and maintain a balanced nutrient.

• Lime and mineral fertilizers

• Growing plants

• Desertification

• Herbicides

These are a diverse group of chemicals used to control insects and other harmful organism to cultivate plants and animals.

• Growing Plants

• Veterinary Medicines

• Pesticides

• Tillage