Human Use of Land by LegitSwag69 – Flashcards

National parks reduce the human impact on land by _______. a. permitting limited human development. b. cleaning up litter c. preventing human development d. preventing companies from polluting on public lands Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Old growth forests are full of sick, diseased, and decadent trees. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Rangeland is best described as land used for _______. a. farming b. grazing c. agriculture d. ranging Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The populations of the great apes in Africa are recovering and on the rise. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What was an unexpected consequence of the green revolution? a. The overuse of fertilizer lead to reduced crop yields over time. b. Crop yields were increased. c. Modern agricultural techniques were implemented. d. New crop varieties were developed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following will allow for the greatest reduction in an individual's carbon footprint? a. replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs b. bicycling instead of driving c. eating vegetarian d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The farming methods promoted by the California Ricelands Habitat Partnership are best described as beneficial to both farmers and wetland species because _______. a. migrating waterfowl use flooded rice paddies on their travel routes b. foraging birds eat leftover rice and trample the ground making tilling unnecessary c. farmers need migrating bird guano as fertilizer d. California's wetlands are dwindling Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Environmental manipulation can result in unforeseen consequences. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements about pesticides is true? a. Pesticides provide plants with essential nutrients. b. Pesticides prevent the destruction of crops. c. Pesticides are never harmful to plants. d. Pesticides are never harmful to animals. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Harvesting timber (wood) from a forest does not harm _______. a. soil b. wildlife habitat c. animals d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided