Soil
Which sentence best explains the importance of conserving water?
A)Earth will run out of water someday.
B)The supply of water is limited, and everyone needs water.
C)Dirty water cannot be cleaned.
D)Only a few people need and use water.
B)The supply of water is limited, and everyone needs water.
A tool used to measure temperature is called a __________________________________.
A) Rain gauge
B) Wind vane
C)Barometer
D) Thermometer
D) Thermometer
The Phan family often uses the city bus instead of the family car. What natural resource are they conserving by carpooling on a bus?
A)Water
B) Soil
C) Forests
D) Oil
D) Oil
How does putting trash in these bins help conserve resources? Select two answer choices.
A) The amount of waste is increased.
B) The amount of waste is reduced.
C) The objects in the bins will be reused.
D) The objects in the bin will be recycled.
B) The amount of waste is reduced.
D) The objects in the bin will be recycled.
What is the best way that students can reduce their use of notebook paper?
A) They can put used paper into a recycling bin.
B) They can write on both sides of the paper instead of only one side.
C) They can buy one large notebook instead of several small notebooks.
D) They can use unwanted notebook paper in art projects.
B) They can write on both sides of the paper instead of only one side.
Why is soil considered a resource?
A) Because it's cold
B) Because it's hard
C) Because it's something living things can use
D) Because it's always brown
C) Because it's something living things can use
A tool used to measure wind speed is called a __________________________________.
A) Rain gauge
B) Wind vane
C)Barometer
D) Thermometer
B) Wind vane
Plants and animals are used to make many products. Which is NOT an example of a product that is often made from either plants or animals?
A) The frame of a house
B) Glass windows for a house
C) Warm clothes, such as a hat or scarf
D) Breakfast foods
B) Glass windows for a house
What are two ways that recycling paper can help the environment? Select two answers.
A) Fewer trees are cut down to make new paper.
B) Used, unwanted paper stays out of landfills.
C) Paper can be used instead of wood to build things.
D) Paper can be used instead of gasoline to provide energy for cars.
A) Fewer trees are cut down to make new paper.
B) Used, unwanted paper stays out of landfills.
Observe the photo of the shopper using a sturdy, cloth bag to hold groceries. How does the use of the cloth bag conserve natural resources?
A) The cloth bag can be reused, or used over and over again.
B) The cloth bag holds more groceries than a paper or plastic bag.
C)The cloth bag can be recycled after it is used.
D)The cloth bag can be thrown in the trash after it is used.
A) The cloth bag can be reused, or used over and over again.
Why is sandy soil not good for plant growth?
A) Water leaves too quickly
B)It's too cold
C) It's too cold
D) It's too dark
A) Water leaves too quickly
Josie is building a snow fort. What do you think the temperature is outside?
A) 90°F
B) 70°F
C) 45°F
D) 28°F
D) 28°F
Which of these products has parts that come from trees? Select each correct answer.
A) a wood desk
B) a book
C)a loaf of bread
D) an apple pie
E) a drinking glass
A) a wood desk
B) a book
E) a drinking glass
You are doing this for the planet when you turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth.
A) Reuse
B) Conserve
C) Recycle
B) Conserve
Simon wants to reduce his use of natural resources. Which is the best idea?
A) Throw away empty plastic bottles in a recycling bin.
B)Use paper plates that can be thrown away after a meal.
C)Use a metal water bottle over and over again, not plastic bottles that are used only once.
D)Use plastic water bottles twice instead of only once.
C)Use a metal water bottle over and over again, not plastic bottles that are used only once.
What determines the color of soil?
A) Temperature
B) Wind speed
C) Types of minerals present
D) How old the soil is
C) Types of minerals present
What do we call moving air?
A) the earth
B) the sky
C) weather
D) wind
D) wind
What is NOT an example of a Natural Resources?
A) Soil
B) Water
C) Sunlight
D) Plastic Bottle
D) Plastic Bottle
To conserve electricity, you should always do this when you are the last person to leave a room.
A) Shut the door
B) Turn off the lights
C) Make sure no on is in the room
D) Stay in a straight quiet line.
B) Turn off the lights
What does the 3Rs stand for?
A) rights, respect, responsibility
B) replacement, reduction and refinement
C) repetition, reuse, routines
D)recycle, reduce, reuse
D)recycle, reduce, reuse
What is decomposition?
A) process of rotting
B) dropping water on the sand
C) writing a story
D) eating
A) process of rotting
What is scientific name for rain?
A) Temperature
B) Precipitation
c) Wind
B) Precipitation
What is an example of a product from natural resources?
A) Tree
B) Rock
C) Notebook
D)Water
C) Notebook
Which of these is the best way to conserve water at home?
A) Filling the bathtub all the way to the top every night.
B) Turning off the water while you scrub your hands with soap.
C) Using a garden hose to wash the sidewalk just for fun.
D) Leaving the sink running while you look for your toothbrush.
B) Turning off the water while you scrub your hands with soap.
If you use an old peanut butter jar to hold your pens instead of throwing it away, you are doing this "R."
A) Reduce
B) Reuse
C) Recycle
B) Reuse