Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 2: Human Impact on Land Resources

Human Impact on Land Resources

1
What is the method that uses organisms to clean up toxic waste?
A)bioremediation
B)monoculture
C)deforestation
D)carrying capacity

2
What are some of the resources within topsoil?
A)earthworms
B)nitrogen-fixing bacteria
C)trace minerals
D)All of the answers are correct.

3
The planting of one species in a field is called __________.
A)carrying capacity
B)biodiversity
C)monoculture
D)deforestation

4
__________ and _________ can reduce the environmental impact of deforestation.
A)Logging everything only in small areas, new species
B)Introducing new species, increasing buffer zones
C)Minimizing buffer zones, selective logging
D)Selective logging, increasing buffer zones

5
The process of restoring mined land to its original contours and vegetation is called __________.
A)bioremediation
B)deforestation
C)reclamation
D)recycling

6
What is the removal of trees without adequate replanting?
A)deforestation
B)a monoculture
C)a carrying capacity
D)bioremediation
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