Human impact on environments

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a positive effect that humans can have on the environment?

Accepted Answer

Planting trees in a city park

Answer

Introducing a non‑native species into a lake

Answer

Using plastic bags for shopping

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Cutting down a forest to build houses

Question 2

A town is planning how to manage a nearby wetland. Which of the following actions would most likely have a positive effect on the environment by protecting the habitat and helping to prevent loss of species?

Accepted Answer

Designating the wetland as a protected nature reserve and prohibiting development.

Answer

Allowing unlimited commercial fishing in the wetland.

Answer

Planting fast‑growing non‑native trees in the wetland.

Answer

Building a shopping centre on the wetland to create jobs.

Question 3

Which of the following actions is an example of a positive way that humans can help protect the environment?

Accepted Answer

Planting native trees in an area where they have been lost

Answer

Introducing a non‑native fish species into a lake

Answer

Clearing a forest to make a new shopping centre

Answer

Using more single‑use plastic bottles for drinking water

Try three questions

Which of the following is an example of a positive effect that humans can have on the environment?

A town is planning how to manage a nearby wetland. Which of the following actions would most likely have a positive effect on the environment by protecting the habitat and helping to prevent loss of species?

Which of the following actions is an example of a positive way that humans can help protect the environment?

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