Natural Resources Test

Several factors can lead to soil erosion. Which of these human activities is MOST LIKELY to contribute to soil erosion?

• Clearing land for farming

• planting trees and vegetation

• designating land as a wildlife habitat

• reducing the amount of livestock in an area

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Erosion is the process by which soil and sediments are moved by gravity, wind, and water. Erosion occurs naturally, but it can be accelerated by human activity. Which of these human activities MOST contributes to soil erosion?

• biking on forest trails

• boating on a lake

• cutting down trees

• fertilizing a lawn

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Andrea lives in an area that has very few residents. Her nearest neighbor is 2 miles away. There are large open spaces, several agricultural farms, and a few recreational parks. In what type of area does the evidence suggest Andrea lives?

• a rural area

• an urban area

• a natural area

• a suburban area

Most people in Jimmy's neighborhood use public transportation. Open space is limited because most of the area is covered with buildings and roads, and traffic is heavy. In what kind of area does the evidence suggest Jimmy lives?

• in an agricultural area

• in a rural area

• in an urban area

• in a natural area

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

Several factors can lead to land degradation. Which of these activities is LEAST LIKELY to contribute to land degradation?

• urbanization

• deforestation

• poor farming methods

• using irrigation system on crops

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Ben lives in an area where car exhaust sometimes causes air pollution. In which type of area would you MOST expect to see air pollution from car exhaust?

• in an agricultural area

• in a rural area

• in an urban area

• in a natural area

Pure water has a neutral pH. What is the pH of pure water?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 3

The town of Winchester recently built an artificial body of water. This reservoir will store drinking water for the town. Which of the following could cause contamination of the water and lead to human health-related problems and loss of native species?

• development of a water plan

• improvements to a water treatment facility

• increased use of fertilizer to keep the vegetation growing

• building a fence around the reservoir

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What contributes to air pollution

• Cars

• Factories

• street lights

• water pollution

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Coal, oil and gas are examples of

• Shell Fuels

• Bone fuels

• Fossil fuels

• Sea fulels