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?

Increased water pollution Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased thermal pollution Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased Earth's temperature Signup and view all the answers

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

Prevention of useful materials from returning to the environment Signup and view all the answers

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

Removal of natural checks on population Signup and view all the answers

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

Disruption of natural processes Signup and view all the answers

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

Strain on natural resources Signup and view all the answers

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

What is the result of agricultural practices on soil?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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