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Each layer of soil is called a ____________________.
What is a soil horizon?
100
Fossil fuels consists of ______________, _____________, and ________________.
What are coal, oil, and natural gas?
100
Which is considered a renewable resource? A. copper B. extinct animal C. freshwater D. steel
What is C, freshwater?
100
How could humans negatively affect the rain forrest? A. planting trees B. recycling cans and bottles C. cutting down trees D. driving their cars less
What is C, cutting down trees?
100
Terry was asked to give the definition of the word conserve. Which of the statements would be his best answer? A. protect sea life B. use Earth's resources wisely C. recycle plastic bottles and aluminum cans D. make posters to save whales
What is B, use Earth's resources wisely?
200
Which layer of soil consists of weathered rock?
What is horizon C?
200
___________________ will help extend the time before fossil fuels run out.
What is increased use of renewable energy?
200
Which term defines materials found in nature like coal or wood that are useful to humans? A. conservation B. natural resources C. nonrenewable resources D. renewable resources
What is B, natural resources?
200
In most states, automobiles must be inspected every year to make sure that the exhaust fumes they emit do not contain high levels of pollutants such as carbon monoxide. How does this process BEST help humans protect the environment? A. it recycles nutrients from one ecosystem from another B. it ensures cars are energy efficient C. it allows humans to control and maintain the water cycle D. It maintains the quality of the atmosphere
What is D, it maintains the quality of the atmosphere?
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Which would be an energy conserving activity to do in your home? A. close curtains or drapes during the day during the winter months B. keep heating vents and doors open in unused rooms in your house C. Wash clothes in hot and warm water D. recycle items such as newspapers, aluminum cans, and plastic containers
What is D, recycle items such as newspapers, aluminum cans, and plastic containers?
300
The name of the soil in the A horizon is ______________.
What is topsoil?
300
Fossil fuels are renewable resources. Which statement best explains the reason for this? A. these fuels are only formed under drought conditions B. these fuels take a long time to form C. these fuels can only form from dead animals D. these fuels can only be formed from drilling into the Earth
What is C, these fuels can only form from dead animals?
300
Which term defines resources that can be replaced almost as quickly as they were used? A. conservation B. natural resources C. nonrenewable resources D. renewable resources
What is D, renewable resources?
300
Many people are working to develop ways to stop the damage to the Earth's environment. Which is NOT a way to help save the environment? A. mine more coal and drill less oil B. use contour plowing on farms C. use selective harvesting for land development D. preserve wetlands when developing land
What is A, mine more coal and drill less oil?
300
In which way do dams manage water resources? A. prevent flooding by a river B. prevent pollution from reaching a river C. reduce soil erosion along sides of a river D. reduce the runoff of fertilizers into a river
What is A, prevent flooding by a river?
400
The part of the soil that is made of decayed organic materials is called ________________________.
What is humus?
400
Why are trees considered a natural resource? A. they provide valuable shade that no other resource can provide B. humans use them to produce paper, lumber, fuel, and other products C. they are an important source of firewood for campfires D. they grow back after they're cut down
What is D, they grow back after they're cut down?
400
Which term defines resources that are used and cannot be replaced quickly? A. conservation B. natural resources C. nonrenewable resources D. renewable resources
What is C, nonrenewable resources?
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When humans do not conserve, some renewable resources can become nonrenewable. What is NOT a good way to conserve? A. leave water running when you are brushing your teeth B. use collected rain water to water plants C. turn off electrical appliances when not in use D. throw away plastic bottles
What is A, leave water running when you are brushing your teeth?
400
Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource? A. coal B. wood C. sunshine D. wind
What is A, coal?
500
Humus' primary ingredient is ______________________.
What is dead plant material?
500
Which is NOT a nonrenewable resource? A. copper B. gold C. sunlight D. fossil fuels
What is C, sunlight?
500
Why isn't glass considered a natural resource? A. it isn't used by humans B. it's nonrenewable C. its not found in nature D. it has a limited number of uses
What is C, its not found in nature?
500
Which of the hints given is NOT one of the "Three R's" of conservation? A. wash and reuse plastic bottles B. rotate types of fossil fuels used C. reduce use of gasoline and oil D. collect and recycle aluminum cans
What is B, rotate types of fossil fuels used?
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What is one way you can use your voice to make environmental changes? Choose the best answer. A. ask your parents or guardians to use clean energy B. buy stuff with protective plastic covering C. encourage your parents or guardians to drive cars to work, instead of taking buses or trains D. stop using all paper products
What is A, ask your parents or guardians to use clean energy?