Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
All of the following are disadvantages of dams except
high cost
damage to the environment
hydroelectric power
land erosion
Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Desertification
Will typically increase the amount of erosion in an area
Does not have any effect on the level of vegetation
Decreases the amount of salt in the soil
Increases the ability of the land to support life
Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Rerouting a river would affect which of the following
A population of fish that lives downstream
Migratory herds that drink from the waters
A population of people that live downstream
All of the above
Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Native farmers in a small town are clearing massive areas of trees to plant crops. This is an example of
desertification
sharecropping
deforestation
urbanization
Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
A large area in a semi dry climate has been greatly affected by a decrease in rainfall over the last several years. This area is in danger of
urbanization
deforestation
toxification
desertification
Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Urbanization can cause problems with
Flooding in cities
Soil fertility in nearby farms
Growth rates of trees in nearby forests
Regional weather patterns
Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Our cities are warmer than surrounding areas. This is the result of
urbanization
global warming
natural climate change
pollution
Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Overfertilizing lawns and fields can result in a buildup of _________ in the waters.
phosphorus
nitrogen
salt
fish
Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
All are ways to combat water pollution except
Regulation for water usage in urban areas
Dumping oil down the drain
Responsible waste disposal for companies
Building of wastewater treatment plants
Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
Deforestation can result in
loss of living space for animals
increased flooding
rapid change in climate
obstruction of views
