environmental change and management

Question 1

what is the primary cause of soil erosion

Answer 1

overgrazing and livestock

Question 2

what percentage of the earths water is used for agricultural and livestock?

Answer 2

70%

Question 3

what is the predicted main consequence of increased greenhouse gases

Answer 3

increased global temp

Question 4

which region is most affected by desertification due to climate change

Answer 4

sub-saharan africa

Question 5

what percentage of the land is affected by degradation worldwide

Answer 5

40-50%

Question 6

which type of ecosystem is most vunerable to invasive species

Answer 6

wet lands

Question 7

what is the primary cause of atmospheric pollution

Answer 7

industrial emmision

Question 8

how does agriculturual activity contribute to the degradation of land

Answer 8

soil erosion and depiction through chemicals

Question 9

which human activity is most directly responsible for the depletion (used up) of freshwater resources

Answer 9

excessive irrigation and water extraction: FARMING

Question 10

what role does forestation play in land degradation

Answer 10

loss of habitat and increased soil erosion

Question 11

what is the primary definition of human wellbeing according to geographers

Answer 11

access to necesities to a happy healthy life

Question 12

how does education impact wellbeing

Answer 12

increasing job prospects and income levels

Question 13

which region is associated with very high levels of literacy

Answer 13

north europe

Question 14

a decreased poverty rates worldwide is mostly attributed to

Answer 14

economic growth, better access to education

Question 15

how does a person education level impact the human development index across different countries

Answer 15

higher education levels is a higher HDI score

Question 16

what is the primary goal of the world wide organization

Answer 16

promote healthy lives

Question 17

how do non government organisations (NGOS) like Oxfam or the Save the children usually contribute to improving human well being

Answer 17

direct aid, advocacy, emergency relief

Question 18

which initiative is an example of national government effort in australia to improve wellbeing

Answer 18

medicare

Question 19

the sustainable development goals (SDGS) are a global initiative led by which organization

Answer 19

United Nation

Question 20

What role does the Australian red cross play in both national and international contexts regarding humna wellbeing

Answer 20

they offer disasters relief and health services