Importance of Natural Resources

Turning the water off while you brush your teeth is way of conserving water.

• True

• False

Putting elephants on the endangered species list so they are not allowed to be hunted or killed, is an example of preservation.

• True

• False

Only using lights in the house when it is dark outside is way to conserve energy.

• True

• False

Creating a law that restricts the number of trees that can be cut down per year in the US is an example of conservation.

• True

• False

What is the definition of "consume"?

• To use or manage wisely

• To use or use up

• To maintain and reserve for continued survival.

• A material that comes from the earth

What is the definition of "conservation"?

• To use or manage wisely

• To use or use up

• To maintain and reserve for continued survival.

• A material that comes from the earth

What is the definition of "preservation"?

• To use or manage wisely

• To use or use up

• To maintain and reserve for continued survival.

• A material that comes from the earth

The Blue Ridge National Forest is a national forest where trees cannot be cut down. This is an example of what?

• Consuming

• Conserving

• Preserving

Driving a car that is solar powered instead of gasoline powered helps reduce the amount of fossil fuels being used. This is an example of what?

• Consuming

• Conserving

• Preserving