Vocabulary Check
What word means "to save and protect" resources?
Answer: Conserve
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Name one "gift from nature" listed in the text that we need to survive.
Answer: Air, water, soil, sunlight, forests, minerals, or animals.
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True or False: The text lists trees as an example of a renewable resource.
Answer: True
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Resources that take "millions of years to form" and cannot be replaced quickly are called this.
Answer: Non-renewable Resources
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According to the vocabulary list, fuels like coal, oil, and gas that come from dead plants and animals are called what?
Answer: Fossil Fuels
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This resource is used to grow crops like rice, fruits, and vegetables.
Answer: Soil
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What problem will we face if we cut down too many trees or waste too much water?
Answer: Shortages
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According to the fun facts, what percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water we can drink?
Answer: 3%
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What vocabulary word describes resources like coal or oil that "cannot grow back easily"?
Answer: Non-renewable
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According to the text, humans, animals, and plants all need natural resources to do this.
Answer: Survive
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Besides trees, name two other examples of renewable resources mentioned in the text.
Answer: Sunlight, wind, or water (any two).
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Name two examples of non-renewable resources listed in the text.
Answer: Coal, oil, natural gas, or minerals (any two).
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According to the vocabulary list, solid materials from the Earth like gold, iron, and salt are known as what?
Answer: Minerals
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The text states that fossil fuels give us electricity and this for cars, buses, and airplanes.
Answer: Energy
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Name the three actions the text says we must take to conserve resources.
Answer: Saving, reusing, and recycling
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What specific rainforest is called the "lungs of the Earth"?
Answer: The Amazon Rainforest
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