Question

what term describes human - caused changes to the environment?
a. organic
b. biogenic
c. anthropogenic
d. synthetic
which practice involves removing natural resources from the earth?
a. habitat restoration
b. pollution prevention
c. conservation
d. resource extraction

Explanation:

First Question (What term describes human - caused changes to the environment?)

• Option a: "Organic" usually relates to substances from living organisms or natural processes without human - made connotations for environmental change.
• Option b: "Biogenic" refers to processes or substances originating from living organisms, not specifically human - caused.
• Option c: "Anthropogenic" is defined as environmental changes caused by human activities.
• Option d: "Synthetic" is about artificial or man - made substances, not about environmental change causation.

• Option a: "Habitat restoration" is about restoring damaged habitats, not removing resources.
• Option b: "Pollution prevention" is about reducing or preventing pollution, not resource removal.
• Option c: "Conservation" is about protecting and preserving resources, not removing them.
• Option d: "Resource extraction" by definition means the process of removing natural resources from the Earth.

Answer:

c. Anthropogenic

Second Question (Which practice involves removing natural resources from the Earth?)