Social Studies Chapter 1 Lesson 3

Multiple Choice

A natural resource is

• time, matter, and space

• anything found in nature that people use

• anything created by people

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a natural resource?

• bricks

• water

• plastic

• a house

Multiple Select

Which resources are found in the valley region? Choose all that apply.

• dairy

• grapes

• lumber

• cattle

• almonds

Multiple Choice

In which region is Yosemite National Park located?

• Central Valley

• mountain region

• coastal region

• desert region

Multiple Choice

What resources come from California's coastal region?

• oil, dairy, fish

• cattle, dairy, oil

• lettuce, strawberries, fish

• natural gas, almonds, gas

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Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the relationship between California's mountains and valleys?

• Mountains are irrigated with water from valleys.

• Mountain ranges surround the valley on all sides.

• Mountains and valleys have the same temperature year round.

• Valleys and mountains represent California's primary farming areas.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes how people modified the environment and its effects.

• People recycle to save energy.

• Refined oil is stored for when it is needed.

• Aqueducts transport water for people to use.

• Tourists visit forests to admire nature.

Multiple Select

Which products are made from trees? Choose all that apply.

• paper

• plastic

• houses

• concrete

Multiple Select

Which products are made from minerals? Choose all that apply.

• paper

• plastic

• concrete

• houses

Multiple Choice

What is the environment?

• a large area of land with similar features that is different from other area

• a resource that comes from under the ground

• the natural world in which people, plants, and animals live

• anthing found in nature that people use

Multiple Choice

An elementary school took part in a conservation program. Everyone chose different ways to save energy and resources. Which methods of conservation were most popular?

• walking instead of driving and using reusable water bottles

• planting trees and recycling

• planting trees and turning off the lights when not in use

• recycling and using reusable water bottles

Multiple Choice

Which California region is pictured?

• coastal region

• Central Valley

• desert region

• mountain region

Multiple Choice

Which landform is shown in the picture?

• desert 

• mountain

• forest

• valley