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Soil and Water Conservation Practices Quiz

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Why have soils historically been overlooked to the detriment of civilizations?

Soils were not understood by civilizations.

Soils were not necessary for human survival.

Soils were considered less important compared to water resources. (correct)

Soils were not available in sufficient quantities.

What is one of the multifunctional roles of soils mentioned in the text?

Regulating air quality (correct)

Playing a role in space exploration

Being a substitute for water resources

Serving as a source of fuel

How do soils contribute to water flow regulation in the terrestrial water cycle?

By preventing evapotranspiration

By increasing the salinity of water bodies

By serving as a filter for water (correct)

By creating more aquatic habitats

According to Franklin D. Roosevelt, what analogy did he use to describe forests?

Forests are the lungs of our land Signup and view all the answers

What inspired John F. to state that anyone who can solve water problems deserves two Nobel prizes?

The potential role of water in achieving peace and progress Signup and view all the answers

What is one impact of soil management mentioned in the text related to air quality?

Contributing to air pollution Signup and view all the answers

What does soil conservation practices involve?

Managing soil erosion and sedimentation Signup and view all the answers

Why is soil and water conservation important?

To fulfill human needs for food security Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of wisely using water?

Maintaining essential demands Signup and view all the answers

How does treating land according to its capability help with soil conservation?

By applying suitable scientific soil and water conservation measures Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of protecting soil and water from bio-chemical contaminates?

To maintain their quality Signup and view all the answers

According to Boutros Ghali, what will be the main pressures on societies and the environment under climate change?

Water availability and quality Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of land surface is suitable for food and fiber production?

~12% Signup and view all the answers

How many acres of land on Earth's surface are too dry to support cultivation?

9.9 billion acres Signup and view all the answers

Soil and Water Conservation Practices Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Why have soils historically been overlooked to the detriment of civilizations?

What is one of the multifunctional roles of soils mentioned in the text?

How do soils contribute to water flow regulation in the terrestrial water cycle?

According to Franklin D. Roosevelt, what analogy did he use to describe forests?

What inspired John F. to state that anyone who can solve water problems deserves two Nobel prizes?

What is one impact of soil management mentioned in the text related to air quality?

What does soil conservation practices involve?

Why is soil and water conservation important?

What is a key aspect of wisely using water?

How does treating land according to its capability help with soil conservation?

What is the purpose of protecting soil and water from bio-chemical contaminates?

According to Boutros Ghali, what will be the main pressures on societies and the environment under climate change?

What percentage of land surface is suitable for food and fiber production?

How many acres of land on Earth's surface are too dry to support cultivation?

What is the main reason for soil degradation by continent according to the text?

How long does it take nature to build 2.5 cm of topsoil?

Which region's soils are fast becoming degraded according to the text?

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