CHAPTER 7: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

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CHAPTER 7: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Lesson 2: Impacts on the land

?? Essential Questions What are the consequences of using land as a resource? How does proper waste management help prevent pollution? What actions help protect the land?

Vocabulary Deforestation Desertification Urban sprawl Reforestation Reclamation

Using Land Resources Forest Resources Deforestation is the removal of large areas of forests for human purposes Agriculture and the Nitrogen Cycle Other Effect of Agriculture Desertification is the development of desertlike conditions due to human activities and/or climate change Mining

Construction and Development Urban Sprawl The development of land for houses and other buildings near a city is called urban sprawl Roadways Recreation

Waste Management Landfills Hazardous Waste 31% of the trash is recycled and composted 14% is burned 55% is places in landfills Hazardous Waste

Positive Actions Protecting the Land Reforestation and Reclamation Reforestation involves planting trees to replace trees that have been cut or burned down Reclamation is the process of restoring land disturbed by mining Green Spaces How can you help?

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