Resources on Earth

Phosphate deposits are most readily available in an area of Central Florida known as Bone Valley. These deposits often contain fossils of prehistoric creatures such as saber-tooth tigers and mastodons. Florida Phosphate mining provides over 75% of the phosphorous used by farmers in the United States. Which statement best describes Florida's phosphate rock?

• A. Nonrenewable mineral used to enrich the soil.

• B. Renewable mineral used to enrich the soil.

• C. Nonrenewable mineral used to build up the land.

• D. Renewable mineral used to build up the land.

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Which term is used to classify resources such as coal, oil, and natural gases?

• Renewable resources.

• Sediments.

• Igneous rock.

• Fossil fuels.

Water is an important resource in Florida. Freshwater is used for homes and businesses. Saltwater is used for recreation and fishing. What type of resource is water?

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Water is a renewable resource found in Florida. The state is surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It is also home to many inland freshwater lakes and rivers. What makes water a renewable resource?

• A. It does not cause pollution.

• B. It is constantly recycled so it can by used again.

• C. It is necessary for all plants and animals to live.

• D. It takes hundreds of years for water to be created after it is used.

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Angelica is driving her car down a rod. Her car uses a nonrenewable resource to produce the energy that allows it to run. What resource is Angelica's car using?

• A. Oxygen

• B. Electricity

• C. Sunlight

• D. Gasoline

Everything made by people is made from some type of resource. Products can be made from both renewable and nonrenewable resources. Which product below is made from a renewable resource?

• A. Plastic sandwich bags.

• B. A diamond ring.

• C. Toilet paper.

• D. Aluminum foil.

Which of the following is a natural resource that is commonly found in Florida?

• A. Plastic

• B. Computers.

• C. Snow

• D. Limestone

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Which of the following is a natural resource that will never be used up?

• A. Oil

• B. Trees

• C. Gas

• D. Wind

Which of the following is a use for the natural resource wind?

• A. Food

• B. Paper

• C. Clothing

• D. Electricity

There is a certain chemical that is very abundant in Florida. It has been mined in the state since the late 1800s, and it used by farmers across the world to help them grow more crops. Mining of this chemical is one of the largest industries in Florida. The chemical is_________.

• A. Diamond

• B. Phosphate

• C. Chlorine

• D. Coal

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