U5 - Natural Resources
Which of the following flood mitigation techniques might a city use? Select the two correct answers.
restricting new homes from being built on the floodplain; relocating existing homes off of the floodplain
Which of the following are sustainable farming techniques? Select the two correct answers.
rotating crops each year; planting trees in between rows of crops
What is a potential benefit of using alley cropping?
slowing soil erosion
How does the regulation of floodplains help to reduce flood damage?
it limits what can be built on a floodplain
Why is alley cropping considered a sustainable farming practice?
it allows farmers to met current need while preserving resources
How did the removal of homes and businesses off the floodplain turn into a benefit for the city of Grand Forks?
The floodplain was turned into a large recreational area.
In which situation would hydroponics be most usuful for sustainable farming?
a desert area with limited rainfall
A hotel wants to develop a green roof that is easy to maintain. The roof can only support about 20 pounds per square foot. Which is the best type of green roof for their space?
extensive
Drag each phrase to the correct column to indicate whether it is a benefit or challenge of creating urban green spaces. benefit - challenge -
benefit - reducing greenhouse gases, increasing property values, providing locations for exercise and relaxtion challenge - finding sufficient space, ensuring trail safety and maintenance
How are jetties and groins similar in how they manage beach erosion?
both are hard structures that keep sand on the beach
Which of the following is a challenge when implementing green roofs?
green roofs can be expensive to install
Which of the following are enviromental benefits of green roofs? Select the two correct answers.
green roofs can improve air quality; green roofs can absorb stormwater and release it slowly
Drag each example to the correct column to indicate whether or not it is considered a green space. green house - not green space -
green space - roof gardens, golf courses, woods not green space - tennis courts, swimming pools
Which examples are possible enviromental impacts of flooding? Select the correct answers.
groundwater recharge; pollution of water supply
Which issue does terrace farming help solve?
heavy rains washing away soil from mountainous farms
Which of the following are possible benefits of alley cropping in the rain forest? Select the two correct answers.
increased biodiversity; maintenance of soil's nutrients
What cost should a farmer consider when deciding whether to adopt intercropping as a sustainable farming practice?
increased labor expenses
Which of the following is a disadvantage of rain forest agroforestry compared to slash-and-burn farming methods?
increased start-up costs
Drag each word or phrase into the correct location to tell if it describes coconut coir logs, jetties, or both.
jetties - can be built out into ocean coconut coir logs - allow for plant growth; biodegradable both - shoreline structure; protect shorelines
Which of the following are socioeconomics impacts of flooding? Select the two correct answers.
loss of homes and buildings; time and cost to repair damages
Which of the following can be a challenge when implementing a green space?
making sure access is equitable
How did the Great Flood of 1993 impact the socioeconomics of the Midwest?
millions of acres of farmland became ususable for years
Which of the following is one effect storm waves have on the beach?
movement of beach sand to a sandbar
Which of the following can cause beach erosion? Select the two correct answers.
ocean currents, storm waves
Which of the following is a way homeowners can protect their homes from floods?
relocating furnaces and water heaters
Select the correct answer from the list. Vegetation management and beach nourishment are both ----- alternative strategies for managing beach erosion. Vegetation management helps by bringing more ----- to the shore. Beach nourishment helps by bringing more ----- to the beach.
soft, plants, sand
A city develope an open green space in the center of town as a way to help with runoff. Which flood mitigation technique is the city implementing?
stormwater management
A town's large sugar beet processing factory is destroyed in a flood. Which of the following is a likely consequence in the next few months?
the price of sugar beets will increase
How are waves related to shifting shorelines?
waves can cause shifting shorelines