Conservation

What natural resource, if polluted, can hurt fish and people?

• air

• trees

• wind

• water

Which of the following is a direct effect of recycling?

• Everyone gets an A on the Conservation test.

• Less trash goes into landfills.

• More energy comes from power plants.

• Less coal and gas are used.

Which natural resource produces oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

• trees

• water

• topsoil

• gummy bears

Which is one way people can destroy natural habitats?

• clearing land for new homes

• keeping pollution out of rivers

• planting new trees

• leaving land alone

Erosion of this natural resource takes nutrients and minerals from plants.

• water

• topsoil

• air

• trees

Which is one way people can destroy natural habitats?

• keeping pollution out of rivers

• picking up trash

• planting gardens

• cutting down forests to make farmland

Why is reducing your carbon footprint so important?

• Sea levels will drop with too much carbon dioxide.

• Carbon dioxide is the main cause of global warming.

• Carbon dioxide helps grow forests.

• The atmosphere will cool with too little carbon dioxide.

Which is a way people waste water at home?

• Leaving the water running while brushing their teeth.

• Keeping a pitcher of cold water in their refrigerator.

• Throwing things in a trash can.

• Fixing a leaky faucet.

What is one way students can help a local habitat in their community?

• Leave pet waste behind.

• Pick wildflowers.

• Plant a garden.

• Cut down trees.

To sustain something means which of the following?

• to remove it

• to use it all up

• to pollute it

• to keep it in existence