Chapter 3: Conservation: Wise Use of Natural Resources

All natural resources can be replenished with proper management.

• True

• False

There have been many attempts to curb fossil fuel dependence with the use of alternatives in the past 100 years.

• True

• False

Soil erosion is the most serious threat to our nation's soil.

• True

• False

The Dust Bowl was due to water erosion.

• True

• False

Contour plowing increases soil erosion.

• True

• False

There has been a loss of 30% of forest acres from 500 years ago.

• True

• False

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) not only reduces erosion, but it also creates wildlife habitats.

• True

• False

Americans are more dependent on minerals than on fossil fuels.

• True

• False

The amount of oil Americans use doubles every 10 years.

• True

• False

Since 1990, there has been an increase in carpooling and public transportation.

• True

• False