AP Human Geography – Environmental Geography

1. Which of the following terms refers to the long-term average weather conditions in a specific area?

2. The process of removing salt from seawater to make it suitable for human consumption and agricultural use is known as:

3. Which of the following terms refers to the loss of a species from a particular habitat or from the entire planet?

4. The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of deforestation, overgrazing, or climate change, is known as:

5. The study of the spatial distribution of organisms, their interactions with each other and their environment, and the factors that influence these distributions is known as:

6. Which of the following terms refers to the practice of planting a variety of crops in the same area to improve soil fertility and prevent erosion?

7. The process by which pollutants accumulate at higher levels in the food chain is known as:

8. Which of the following terms refers to the destruction or degradation of forests, primarily as a result of human activities?

9. The process by which carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, leading to a gradual increase in global temperatures, is known as:

10. Which of the following terms refers to the loss of nutrients from soil, often as a result of intensive agricultural practices or improper waste disposal?