Impact of Humans on Biodiversity and Environment (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What does the term 'anthropogenic effect' describe?
What does the term 'anthropogenic effect' describe?
Environmental changes caused by humans
Which agricultural impact turns fertile land into desert-like conditions?
Which agricultural impact turns fertile land into desert-like conditions?
Desertification
What does dynamite fishing destroy?
What does dynamite fishing destroy?
Coral reefs and underwater habitats
What is meat production described as regarding environmental degradation?
What is meat production described as regarding environmental degradation?
One of the largest contributors worldwide
How long can mining contamination affect water sources after operations cease?
How long can mining contamination affect water sources after operations cease?
Hundreds of years
What is transport's main contribution to environmental problems?
What is transport's main contribution to environmental problems?
Carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution
How does irrigation affect underground water quality?
How does irrigation affect underground water quality?
Introduces chemicals and salts
What is the global ranking of the Karoo's natural gas reserves?
What is the global ranking of the Karoo's natural gas reserves?
Fifth largest source globally
How does livestock farming compare to transport in greenhouse gas emissions?
How does livestock farming compare to transport in greenhouse gas emissions?
Larger contributor than entire transport
How quickly do anthropogenic effects occur compared to natural environmental changes?
How quickly do anthropogenic effects occur compared to natural environmental changes?
Decades or years vs thousands/millions