Ch2.3 Using Earth's Resources

Which country is known for their many minerals, forests, and rich soil?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Africa

• Australia

Which country is known to have iron and gold as their natural resources?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Egypt

• Iran

Using the map on page 71, what region is known for having the most timber and gold?

• Midwest Region

• Southwest Region

• West Region

• Northeast Region

Using the map on page 71, what resource is the Southwest Region most known for?

• gold

• iron

• oil

• timber

What are the top 5 crops grown in the United States?

• rice, lettuce, tomato, celery, and potatoes

• corn, soybeans, hay, wheat, and cotton

• corn, jellybeans, hay, celery, and cotton

• bananas, oranges, pineapples, watermelons, and cotton

___ can be made into a fuel such as gasoline and heated to make plastic.

• coal

• timber

• iron

• oil

What is an example of a renewable resource?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• trees

What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• trees

• soil

• oil

What is one way we can conserve resources?

• by using less of them

• by using more of them

• by using them every day

What is an item that can be recycled?

• newspapers

• a desk

• a watch

• a pencil