Altering the Environment – Flashcards

Chinampas are best described as __________. A. hillside gardens B. freshwater reservoirs C. canals used for agriculture D. islands used for agriculture

Why was Egypt's Abu Simbal temple moved in the 1960s? A. The temple was threatened by conflict in the region. B. Lake Nasser was scheduled to flood the valley where the temple was located. C. Egyptian officials wanted to relocate the temple to increase tourism in Giza. D. The land was needed for agricultural cultivation.

One of the major motivations for altering the environment in Mexico City was __________. A. creating arable land B. reducing population growth C. providing recreational opportunities D. reducing dependence on agriculture

The technologies of evaporative cooling and air conditioning have had all of the following consequences in Dubai except __________. A. population growth B. reduced energy demands C. increased energy demands D. improved transportation of goods

Dubai is challenged by all of the following environmental factors except __________. A. a warm and dry climate B. a lack of annual rainfall C. scarce freshwater resources D. a lack of valuable natural resources