Question

use the information and table below to answer the following question(s). a group of students investigated natural resources and the products humans make from these natural resources. the students recorded their findings in the table below. natural resources which action positively affects the environment? planting native seedlings when trees are cut collecting seeds from native trees harvesting trees to make paper clearing trees to build roads

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each option

• Planting native seedlings when trees are cut: This helps in re - establishing the tree population. Trees are a renewable resource (as per the table). Planting new trees (especially native ones which are adapted to the local environment) can restore the ecological balance, provide habitats for wildlife, prevent soil erosion, and contribute to oxygen production.
• Collecting seeds from native trees: This is just a step in the process. It doesn't directly affect the environment in a positive way like actually planting the trees. It's more of a preparatory step.
• Harvesting trees to make paper: While trees are a renewable resource, if not done in a sustainable way (without replanting), it can lead to deforestation. Deforestation has negative impacts like loss of habitat, increased soil erosion, and disruption of the carbon cycle.
• Clearing trees to build roads: This is a form of deforestation. It destroys the natural habitat of many organisms, disrupts the water cycle (as trees help in water absorption and release), and can lead to soil degradation.

Answer:

planting native seedlings when trees are cut