Human Impact on Land Use
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Human Impact on Land Use starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one negative effect of urban sprawl on land use.
Describe one way in which afforestation can help in sustainable land use.
Describe one way in which human activities can lead to the loss of wetlands.
Describe one way in which industrialization can negatively affect land use.
Explain how construction of dams can affect land use in a region.
Explain how improper irrigation practices can lead to land degradation.
Explain how mining activities can change the land use pattern of a region.
Explain how population growth affects land use patterns.
Which of the following is a benefit of proper land use planning? (1) Increased pollution (2) Efficient use of resources (3) Loss of biodiversity (4) Soil erosion
Which of the following is a cause of desertification? (1) Overgrazing (2) Afforestation (3) Terrace farming (4) Crop rotation
Which of the following is a direct consequence of overgrazing on land? (1) Soil erosion (2) Urbanization (3) Industrialization (4) Afforestation
Which of the following is a major cause of land degradation in India? (1) Afforestation (2) Over-irrigation (3) Organic farming (4) Terrace farming
Fill in the blank: The conversion of rural land into cities and towns is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The expansion of cities into surrounding rural areas is known as __________.
Fill in the blank: The practice of growing crops and raising animals on the same land is called __________ farming.
Fill in the blank: The practice of growing the same crop repeatedly on the same land is called __________.
State whether the following statement is True or False: Land reclamation increases the amount of usable land for human activities.
State whether the following statement is True or False: Land use changes can affect the local climate.
State whether the following statement is True or False: Land use changes can contribute to global warming.
State whether the following statement is True or False: Land use changes have no effect on water resources.
