Ecosystem Basics

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What is the main consequence of human activities on the environment?

  • Improving atmospheric quality
  • Maintaining natural processes
  • Changing natural processes in a harmful fashion (correct)
  • Enhancing soil generation

What is the result of agricultural practices on soil?

  • Soil conservation
  • Exposure of soil to weather (correct)
  • Soil generation
  • Soil enrichment

What is the consequence of cutting forests and other human activities on the water cycle?

  • Water cycle interruption (correct)
  • Increased water conservation
  • Decreased water pollution
  • Increased water supply

What is the result of untreated sewage and runoff from farms and feedlots on water?

<p>Increased water pollution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of energy usage from some industries and nuclear plants?

<p>Increased thermal pollution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the release of gases from the burning of fossil fuels?

<p>Increased Earth's temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of using non-biodegradable packaging materials?

<p>Prevention of useful materials from returning to the environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the rapid increase in human population?

<p>Removal of natural checks on population (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of human activities on the natural environment?

<p>Disruption of natural processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of human population growth on the environment?

<p>Strain on natural resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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