+1 862 207 3288 Environmental Resources Worksheet
How are minerals extracted from the Earth and processed?
What are the different ways that minerals can be mined? Be sure to give a brief description for at least three types.
What impact does extracting minerals have upon the environment?
Soil
What is your definition of soil? What is the composition of soil? Why is soil important to the environment?
What type of organisms can be found in soil? Determine the relationship between soil and organisms.
What is soil erosion? How can soil become polluted? What impact does soil erosion and pollution have upon the environment?
What is the purpose of soil reclamation?
Forestry and Rangeland Resources and Management Strategies
Differentiate between government-owned lands and public lands. Which government agencies are involved with government-owned lands? What is the purpose of government-owned lands?
Why are forests important ecosystems?
What is your definition of forest management? What is its purpose? Describe the concept of sustainable forestry.
What is the impact of harvesting trees and deforestation upon forests and the environment? Is there a preferred method for the harvesting of trees? Why or why not?
What is a rangeland? Describe rangeland degradation and desertification. What impact does degradation and desertification have upon the environment?
What is overgrazing? What impact does this have on rangelands?
What strategies can be employed for the management and conservation of forests and rangelands?
Agriculture
What is the difference between industrialized agriculture and subsistence agriculture? What is the impact from these methods of agriculture upon the environment?
What is one agricultural challenge, other than soil erosion, faced by society? Be sure to explain your answer.
How would you describe sustainable agriculture? How does it impact the environment?
In regards to agriculture, what are the advantages and disadvantages involved with genetic engineering?
