Construction
What is construction?
A) the science and work of raising crops and farm animals
B) the job or business of constructing buildings, roads, or other structures
C) the making of a product on a large scale using machinery
D) the business of carrying people or products from place to place
B) the job or business of constructing buildings, roads, or other structures
What is agriculture?
A) the science and work of raising crops and farm animals
B) the job or business of constructing buildings, roads, or other structures
C) the making of a product on a large scale using machinery
D) the business of carrying people or products from place to place
A) the science and work of raising crops and farm animals
What is transportation?
A) the science and work of raising crops and farm animals
B) the job or business of constructing buildings, roads, or other structures
C) the making of a product on a large scale using machinery
D) the business of carrying people or products from place to place
D) the business of carrying people or products from place to place
What is manufacturing?
A) the science and work of raising crops and farm animals
B) the job or business of constructing buildings, roads, or other structures
C) the making of a product on a large scale using machinery
D) the business of carrying people or products from place to place
C) the making of a product on a large scale using machinery
True or False: Conservation is the act of saving, protecting, or using resources wisely.
True
Wood is a natural resource that is used for many things due to its hardness and durability. What are some products that are made from woods?
A) Clothing
B) Cooking Pans
C) Furniture
D) Cars
E) Houses
C) Furniture
E) Houses
Natural resources can be used to make products that we use every day. Which of the following items can be made from plants?
A) Light Bulb
B) Tire
C) Car
D) Clothes
D) Clothes
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Oil is a natural resource that forms deep _________________.
A) in trees
B) above ground
C) underground
D) in water
C) underground
Listed below are some characteristics of wool.
- It is flexible
- It can be stretched
- It can absorb water
- It can be dyed many colors
Which of the following products is the best use of wool?
A) Car Tires
B) Clothing
C) Wall Coverings
D) Umbrellas
B) Clothing
How can you conserve water?
A) Water plants during the day.
B) Take shorter showers.
C) Only use cold water for bathing.
D) Let the water run while brushing your teeth.
B) Take shorter showers.
What are two characteristics of wood that allow it to be a good resource for making a chair?
A) Wood is soft and comfortable.
B) Wood is flexible and colorful.
C) Wood is strong but it can be bent into curves for shaping.
D) Wood is smooth but rough to hold anything up.
C) Wood is strong but it can be bent into curves for shaping.
A class discussing uses of fresh water recorded the following responses:
Fresh Water
- Drinking - Cleaning
- Cooking - Recreation
What could students add to their list?
A) Building Homes
B) Growing Crops
C) Providing Clothing
D) Recycling
B) Growing Crops
Which natural resource is most useful as a source of fuel?
A) Wool
B) Oil
C) Rocks
D) Water
B) Oil
Iron is a natural resource that has been used to make many products. Which property of iron makes it a good choice to make cooking pans?
A) Lightweight
B) Shiny
C) Withstands high temperatures
D) Flexible
C) Withstands high temperatures
A cafeteria worker wants to conserve the amount of water used to wash dishes daily. Which method of washing dishes will most likely conserve the most water?
A) Wash dishes under a stream of running water.
B) Fill a sink with water, and turn the tap off.
C) Wash dishes with a sponge, and dry them with a towel.
D) Wait to wash dishes until a large amount have been used.
B) Fill a sink with water, and turn the tap off.
Humans process trees into ___________ for building homes.
A) timber
B) lumber
C) metal
D) straw
B) lumber
Which two resources does agriculture depend on?
A) oil and electricity
B) cows and horses
C) soil and water
D) wood and metal
C) soil and water
True or False: Coal reserves are found where ancient swamps used to be located on Earth.
True
Give an example of an object that is manufactured with raw materials.
Answers will vary.
A scientist learns that an important medicine can be made from the bark of a rare tree. This discovery will MOST LIKELY change the way people think about -
A) why forests should be conserved
B) how plants make their food
C) what plants need to live
D) how old a tree can be
A) why forests should be conserved