1, How is land subsidence related to a rise in human population?
A. Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water results in rapid recharging of aquifers.
B. Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water causes the levels of the water table to lower.
C. Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water causes the levels of the water table to rise.
D. Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water is countered with sound agricultural practices.
3. Which situations described are examples of a standards and measurements issue related to land reclamation? Select the two correct answers.
A. Monitoring of water quality at a reclaimed site shows high levels of metals, like lead, in the water.
B. The funding by a local developer to repurpose a reclamation site as a shopping center is withdrawn.
C. Despite permit agreements, a mining company abandons a mine site after closure of the mine.
D. A mining company claims that protecting an endangered species should not be included in permitting.
E. Vegetation introduced to a reclaimed site is an invasive species that isn't native to the area.
4. A scientist observes that a region covered by permafrost a few years ago has now thawed. How could this trend be related to the use of fossil fuels?
A. Soil thaws more easily as it becomes more acidic.
B. Factories using fossil fuels generate heat.
C. Particulate matter covers and warms the ground.
D. Greenhouse gases trap more heat in Earth's atmosphere.
6. Which statement best describes how the availability of minerals affects human activity?
A. Humans must depend on the mineral resources that are easy to access.
B. Humans tend to seek out the rarest minerals for the greatest economic benefit.
C. Humans tend to migrate toward areas with plentiful mineral resources.
D. Humans must find new mining areas in order to protect the environment.
2. There is no option given for this question.
3. A and E are the correct answers.
4. D. Greenhouse gases trap more heat in Earth's atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures and the melting of permafrost. Fossil fuels contribute to the release of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane.
6. A. Humans must depend on the mineral resources that are easy to access, but may seek out rare minerals if the economic benefit is significant. Migration towards areas with abundant minerals may also occur, but protection of the environment should also be considered.
1, The correct answer is B. Land subsidence happens when the increased demand for water causes the levels of the water table to lower. As the human population grows, there is an increased demand for water, leading to the over-pumping of groundwater. This overextraction causes the water table to lower, leading to land subsidence.
3, The correct answers are A. Monitoring of water quality at a reclaimed site shows high levels of metals, like lead, in the water, and E. Vegetation introduced to a reclaimed site is an invasive species that isn't native to the area. A standards and measurements issue related to land reclamation can arise when the water quality at a reclaimed site is not properly monitored, leading to the presence of harmful substances like lead. Additionally, if invasive species are introduced to a reclaimed site instead of native vegetation, it can disrupt the ecosystem and impact biodiversity.
4, The correct answer is D. Greenhouse gases trap more heat in Earth's atmosphere. The use of fossil fuels, which release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases when burned, contributes to the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. This leads to the retention of more heat, causing global warming and thawing of permafrost in regions that were once covered by it.
6, The correct answer is A. Humans must depend on the mineral resources that are easy to access. The availability of minerals affects human activity as humans tend to rely on and exploit the mineral resources that are easily accessible. The accessibility of minerals influences their extraction and use in various industries, such as construction, manufacturing, and technology.