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Which one of these is a benefit of wilderness areas?

They disturb plants and animals
They provide clean water for plants and animals (correct)
They promote air and water pollution
They encourage human development

What can contaminate the water in wilderness areas?

Fertilizers, pesticides, gases, and oil (correct)
Mechanized transportation
Clean water from public spaces
Human development

What is the 'Leave no Trace' policy?

A policy that allows campfires in wilderness areas
A policy that promotes the removal of all traces that anyone was there (correct)
A policy that encourages leaving trash behind
A policy that promotes overcrowding

What is a concern for wilderness areas caused by human activities?

Water and air pollution (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which wilderness area is known for its natural lakes and rock climbing opportunities?

Alpine Lakes Wilderness (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a wilderness area?

A region or tract of land that has not been disturbed or developed by humans (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Wilderness Act?

To protect wilderness areas from any human development (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many acres of land in the United States are protected by the Wilderness Act?

109 million acres (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where can wilderness areas be found?

In national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and Bureau of Land Management lands (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some benefits of the Wilderness Act?

Benefits both wild plants and animals and humans (B) Signup and view all the answers

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