Which statement offers the best critique of how humans have impacted the environment through agricultural activities?(1 point)
Responses
The agricultural practice of slash and burn does not impact the physical environment in modern times.
The agricultural practice of slash and burn does not impact the physical environment in modern times.
Humans did not impact the physical environment until the last 150 years.
Humans did not impact the physical environment until the last 150 years.
Chemicals applied on agricultural crops have led to the lessening of cultural eutrophication.
Chemicals applied on agricultural crops have led to the lessening of cultural eutrophication.
Human agricultural activities have always impacted the physical environment.
Human agricultural activities have always impacted the physical environment.
Which option correctly identifies a result of agricultural practices? (1 point)
Responses
soil erosion
soil erosion
slash and burn agriculture
slash and burn agriculture
water diversion
water diversion
biodiversity
biodiversity
soil erosion
Critique each of the following statements and choose the most accurate.(1 point)
Responses
The trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution.
The trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution.
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too.
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too.
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies and no environmental consequences.
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies and no environmental consequences.
The trend toward urbanization has lessened light and water pollution.
The most accurate statement is:
The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies, but many consequences too.
Critique of the other statements:
- The trend toward urbanization has increased wildlife habitat and decreased water pollution: This statement is not accurate as urbanization typically leads to habitat loss for wildlife and increased water pollution due to increased urban runoff and wastewater discharge.
- The trend toward urbanization has brought many benefits to people and societies and no environmental consequences: This statement is not accurate as urbanization does have environmental consequences such as habitat destruction, pollution, and increased resource consumption.
- The trend toward urbanization has lessened light and water pollution: This statement is not accurate as urbanization usually leads to increased light and water pollution due to the increased use of artificial lighting and the concentration of human activities and infrastructure.
Which of the following critiques of forestry’s impact on the physical environment is a positive effect?(1 point)
Responses
Forestry can lead to the removal of carbon sinks.
Forestry can lead to the removal of carbon sinks.
Deforestation can cause soil erosion and landslides.
Deforestation can cause soil erosion and landslides.
Recreational use can engage more people with forest conservation.
Recreational use can engage more people with forest conservation.
Low regulation of fires increases the amount of slash and burn agriculture that occurs.
Recreational use can engage more people with forest conservation.
Which of the effects of irrigation on the world’s environment is a criticism of using reservoirs?(1 point)
Responses
Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
Waste byproducts can contaminate land when not safely disposed of.
Waste byproducts can contaminate land when not safely disposed of.
Groundwater can be contaminated by plastic.
Groundwater can be contaminated by plastic.
Crops can be contaminated and harm the people who consume them.