Cutting down forests to build shopping malls destroys habitat, plants and animals, and increases pollution. Nonpoint source pollution comes from many diffuse sources. The destruction of habitats is a likely consequence of cutting down forests to use the natural resources. When fertilizers from farmland enter waterways, eutrophication can occur as algae growth reduces oxygen levels for other organisms.
Cutting down forests to build shopping malls destroys habitat, plants and animals, and increases pollution. Nonpoint source pollution comes from many diffuse sources. The destruction of habitats is a likely consequence of cutting down forests to use the natural resources. When fertilizers from farmland enter waterways, eutrophication can occur as algae growth reduces oxygen levels for other organisms.
Cutting down forests to build shopping malls destroys habitat, plants and animals, and increases pollution. Nonpoint source pollution comes from many diffuse sources. The destruction of habitats is a likely consequence of cutting down forests to use the natural resources. When fertilizers from farmland enter waterways, eutrophication can occur as algae growth reduces oxygen levels for other organisms.
Cutting down forests to build shopping malls destroys habitat, plants and animals, and increases pollution. Nonpoint source pollution comes from many diffuse sources. The destruction of habitats is a likely consequence of cutting down forests to use the natural resources. When fertilizers from farmland enter waterways, eutrophication can occur as algae growth reduces oxygen levels for other organisms.
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3.
What happens when humans cut down forests to build shopping malls?
Plants and animals thrive in the new environment and pollution decreases.
New animals species form and plants produce more oxygen.
The shopping mall reduces the amount of pollution in the area.
-Habitat is altered, plants and animals destroyed, and pollution increases.
4. Water pollution that comes from many sources is considered...
point source pollution
-nonpoint source pollution
thermal pollution
ocean pollution
5. Which of the following is NOT related to biodiversity?
species diversity
genetic diversity
-climate diversity
ecosystem diversity
11. Many common products, such as wooden furniture, paper, and books, are made from trees. Which of the following is a likely consequence of humans cutting down a forest in order to make use of the natural resources there?
the decrease of chemical runoff into the oceans
increased acid rain
the increase of light pollution in cities
-the destruction of habitats
12. When fertilizers run off farmland into streams and ponds, the nitrogen content of the water increases. This can lead to rapid growth of algae in a process called eutrophication. How can this process affect other organisms in the water?
-Oxygen is used up as algae is decomposed, reducing the amount available to other organisms.
The water becomes better able to support aerobic organisms.
The algae provide food for fishes and other organisms, leading to decreased algae populations.
The extra nitrogen provides additional food for the other organisms, increasing their population.
16. Which of the following is NOT a method of energy conservation?
taking public transportation to work (bus, subway)
riding your bike to work
walking to work
-driving alone in your car to work
1.
The acidity of a local stream would most likely be affected by
a change in the percentage of decomposers living in the stream
-a new source of air pollution
a new predator species being introduced to the ecosystem
a decrease in the amount of sunlight that reaches the stream
2.
Why is it important to conserve the biodiversity of Earth?
to decrease the amount of global predator populations
to decrease the stability of major global ocean currents
-to increase the stability of ecosystems during environmental changes
to increase the amount of nonrenewable resources located in the lithosphere
6. Fishermen have harvested certain fish to the point where the population of that fish is decreasing. This level of direct harvesting could cause
ecosystems to be improved for future generations
-ecosystems to be severely damaged
the restoration of environmental stability
all other fish species to increase in number
7. Kudzu has overgrown many parts of the southern and eastern US and native ground plants have disappeared from the area. This is an example of:
Parasitism between kudzu and the native plants
A predator prey relationship between ground plants and kudzu
-Competition occurring between the native and invasive species
Commesalism occurring between the kudzo and native plants
8. One way that humans could have a positive impact on local environments is to: generate waste products as a result of technological advances
-use resources that are renewable
increase planting large areas of one crop
increase the use of pesticides
9.
Reduce, reuse, and recycle are the three R’s of
Population control
Pollution
Natural selection
-Conservation
10. Which of the following issues is the cause of the other environmental impacts caused by humans?
pollution
-human population growth
climate change
habitat destruction
13. To __________ means to collect old, used materials, and to process them and make them into new items.
compost
decomposer
litter
-recycle
14. ____________ is the addition of harmful materials to the environment.
-pollution
ecotourism
conservation
recycle
15. Conservation is the act of conserving, or protecting the environment, plants, and animals. What are some things you can do to help conserve our environment?
leave water on, leave TV on, run dishwasher with 1 plate
run the washing machine with 1 shirt
leave the refrigerator door open
-turn off water, turn off lights, turn off TV
17. wide variety of life on the planet
biomagnification
indicator species
invasive species
-biodiversity
18. What are some consequences of deforestation?
increased population in cities
building of more infrastructure
-soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, loss of ability to remove CO2
more mercury and cyanide released into rivers
19. Pollution can cause harm to the ___________.
air
land
water
-all of the above
problem caused by increased levels of CFC's in the atmosphere
global warming
thermal pollution
greenhouse effect
-ozone depletion Which of the following is a finite resource? solar energy wind energy trees -fossil fuels
Organic Management for the Professional: The Natural Way for Landscape Architects and Contractors, Commercial Growers, Golf Course Managers, Park Administrators, Turf Managers, and Other Stewards of the Land
Organic Management for the Professional: The Natural Way for Landscape Architects and Contractors, Commercial Growers, Golf Course Managers, Park Administrators, Turf Managers, and Other Stewards of the Land
