7.3.3 Land Use

• Agricultural land use is primarily used for growing crops or raising livestock
• The way land is used has no impact on local ecosystems and biodiversity.

  False
• Industrial land use is for manufacturing, processing, or storage of goods
• Understanding different land use types is not important when considering the effects of human activities on the environment.

  False
• Match the land use type with its description:

  Agricultural ↔️ Crops or livestock

  Commercial ↔️ Businesses and services

  Recreational ↔️ Leisure and sports

  Conservation ↔️ Environmental preservation
• What does 'land use' refer to?

  How land is utilized
• Match the land use type with its description:

  Residential ↔️ Housing and living spaces

  Recreational ↔️ Leisure activities

  Commercial ↔️ Businesses and shops

  Industrial ↔️ Manufacturing or storage
• What is agricultural land use primarily used for?

  Growing crops or livestock
• What is recreational land use designed for?

  Leisure activities
• What is the purpose of conservation land use?

  Environmental protection
• Agricultural land use involves growing crops or raising livestock
• The way land is used has no impact on local ecosystems and biodiversity.

  False
• What does the term 'biodiversity' refer to?

  Variety of living organisms
• Agricultural land use can increase biodiversity by replacing natural habitats with diverse ecosystems.

  False
• Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem
• Urbanization and habitat fragmentation from residential land use can decrease biodiversity.


  True
• Match the land use type with a sustainable practice:

  Agriculture ↔️ Crop rotation

  Urban Development ↔️ Green infrastructure

  Conservation ↔️ Habitat restoration
• Sustainable land management practices aim to balance human needs with ecosystem preservation.


  True
• What is the impact of converting tropical rainforests to palm oil plantations in Southeast Asia?

  Significant loss of habitat
• Expanding national parks in East Africa helps preserve diverse habitats and wildlife populations.


  True
• What does residential land use provide for people?

  Housing and living spaces
• Industrial land use is for manufacturing, processing, or storage of goods
• Match the land use type with its impact on biodiversity:

  Agricultural ↔️ Reduces biodiversity with monocultures

  Residential ↔️ Urbanization and habitat destruction

  Industrial ↔️ Pollution and ecosystem damage
• Industrial activities and pollution can negatively impact local ecosystems and biodiversity
• What is the primary impact of agricultural land use on biodiversity?

  Reduces biodiversity
• Understanding the relationships between land use and biodiversity is crucial for considering the environmental impacts of human activities
• What is agroforestry in sustainable agricultural practices?

  Integrating trees with crops
• Order the following land use types from most to least negative impact on biodiversity:

  1️⃣ Agricultural

  2️⃣ Residential

  3️⃣ Commercial

  4️⃣ Recreational

  5️⃣ Conservation
• Rapid urbanization in cities like Mumbai leads to habitat fragmentation and a decline in urban wildlife