Agriculture can lead to habitat loss, soil erosion, and water pollution
Each land use category has unique effects on ecosystems
What is one environmental impact of agriculture?
Water pollution
Sustainable land use planning balances human needs with environmental preservation.
True
Industry can cause air and water pollution
Order the steps in sustainable land use planning:
1️⃣ Assess current land use
2️⃣ Identify environmental impacts
3️⃣ Develop a sustainable plan
4️⃣ Implement the plan
5️⃣ Monitor and adjust as needed
Agriculture can lead to habitat loss, soil erosion, and water pollution
What is one example of an environmental impact caused by agriculture?
Habitat loss
Deforestation is a key environmental impact of forestry, leading to soil degradation and loss of biodiversity.True
Effective land use planning is essential to mitigate environmental impacts and promote sustainable development.
True
Steps involved in sustainable forestry practices
1️⃣ Selective logging
2️⃣ Reforestation
3️⃣ Protecting old-growth forests
Urban greening involves increasing green spaces, parks, and urban forests to combat habitat loss and urban sprawl.
True
What are three ecosystem services enhanced by sustainable land management practices?
Water filtration, climate regulation, biodiversity
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) require developers to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of proposed projects.
True
Steps involved in sustainable forestry certification
1️⃣ Meeting environmental standards
2️⃣ Meeting social standards
3️⃣ Certification
What are three environmental impacts of agriculture on ecosystems?
Habitat loss, soil erosion, water pollution
Match the land use type with its primary environmental impact:
Agriculture ↔️ Water pollution
Forestry ↔️ Deforestation
Residential Development ↔️ Urban sprawl
Industry ↔️ Air pollution
Forestry can lead to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and soil degradation
Agriculture can result in habitat loss, soil erosion, and water pollution
Residential development leads to habitat fragmentation and reduced green spaces.
True
Precision agriculture uses technology like GPS and sensors to optimize fertilizer and pesticide application
Sustainable forestry includes practices like selective logging and reforestation.
True
What is habitat restoration aimed at recovering?
Biodiversity and ecosystem functions
Zoning laws are designed to prevent incompatible land uses and control urban sprawl.
True
What is the definition of land use?
Activities and purposes for land
Conservation maintains biodiversity and enhances ecosystem services.
True
What are the negative impacts of residential development on ecosystems?
Habitat fragmentation, urban sprawl
Match the land use type with its impact on the ecosystem:
Agriculture ↔️ Habitat loss, soil erosion
Forestry ↔️ Deforestation, biodiversity loss
Residential Development ↔️ Habitat fragmentation, urban sprawl
Residential development leads to urban sprawl and reduced green spaces
What are two key environmental impacts of forestry?
Deforestation, soil degradation
Match the land use type with its key environmental impact:
Agriculture ↔️ Soil erosion, water pollution
Industry ↔️ Air pollution, habitat loss
Residential Development ↔️ Urban sprawl, habitat fragmentation
What is one benefit of conservation as a land use type?
Maintains biodiversity
Match the land use type with its environmental impact:
Forestry ↔️ Deforestation, biodiversity loss
Residential Development ↔️ Habitat fragmentation, urban sprawl
Conservation ↔️ Maintains biodiversity
What are three key environmental impacts of agriculture on ecosystems?
Habitat loss, soil erosion, water pollution
Match the land use category with its primary environmental impact:
Agriculture ↔️ Water pollution
Forestry ↔️ Deforestation
Residential Development ↔️ Urban sprawl
Industry ↔️ Air pollution
Conservation ↔️ Maintains biodiversity
Precision agriculture uses technology like GPS and sensors to optimize fertilizer and pesticide application, reducing waste and pollution.True
Match the sustainable land management practice with its description:
Precision Agriculture ↔️ Optimizes fertilizer use
Agroforestry ↔️ Integrates trees with crops
Sustainable Forestry ↔️ Selective logging
Urban Greening ↔️ Increases green spaces
Zoning laws designate specific areas for different land uses to prevent incompatible land uses and control urban sprawl.True
What is the primary aim of establishing protected areas?
Preserve biodiversity and ecosystem services
Subsidies and incentives provide financial support for sustainable agricultural and forestry practices to encourage adoption of environmentally-friendly land use methods.True