ROUND-UP ROUND-UP 1 Fill in the text with a suitable word for each blank space. There are two extra words you do not need to use. area • balance • consumption • cultural • degradation • geographers • landforms • natural • resources • surface • sustainable • technology A landscape is part of the Earth’s ________________ with geographic features that are characteristic of a particular area. 1. A natural landscape is made up of different _________________. When people modify a landscape to grow plants or care for animals, it is called a ________________ landscape. ________________ has increased our ability to change ________________ landscapes. 2. 3. 4. 5. The studies of ________________ suggest ways to help us protect the ________________ of the Earth’s ecosystems. 6. 7. & ________________ Land Management is decisive in minimising land ________________, rehabilitating degraded areas and ensuring the best use of land ________________ for the benefit of present and future generations. 9. 10. 2 Choose the right option. Soil is ________________. a. organic material b. minerals and rocks c. organic and inorganic material Soil is frequently made up of ________________. a. sand or silt b. sand, silt or clay c. loam Soil also contains ________________. a. water b. air c. both water and air Sustainability refers to the use of the ________________. a. resources in a productive way b. resources in a productive way preserving their durability and their environmental function c. minimum possible amount of resources Sustainable land conservation has ________________. a. economic benefits as well b. only economic benefits c. no economic benefits 3 Answer the following questions. What are the most common causes of soil degradation? .............................................................................................................................................. What forms can degradation result in? .............................................................................................................................................. What is accelerated soil erosion due to? .............................................................................................................................................. How can plants prevent soil erosion? ..............................................................................................................................................