Land Resources

Which is NOT an example of land as a resource?

• habitats

• solar energy

• agriculture

• mineral resources

Which product is made from nonmetallic mineral resources?

• stainless steel

• iron nails

• concrete

• copper wires

Deforestation can lead to _________

• loss of animal habitats

• soil erosion

• increases in Earth's average surface temperature

• all that is listed

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__________ are deposits of minerals that are large enough to be mined for a profit

• Run-offs

• Ores

• Metals

• none of the above

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On _______ lands, mined lands must be restored

• private

• public

• park

• both A and B

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What effect does recycling have on land resources?

• Recycling conserves land resources

• Recycling uses land resources more quickly

• Recycling has no effect on land resources

• Recycling only effects water resources

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List two disadvantages to deforestation.

• Increase global climate and soil erosion

• soil erosion and renewable resources

• Loss of animal habitats and easy access

• none of the above

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What can you do to help conserve or manage land resources?

• Recycle the land resources

• Make a community garden

• Plant new trees

• All of these

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List an advantage for land resources.

• Warms the climate

• They are nonrenewable

• Easy to access

• Uses less space

True or False

Reforestation is the cutting of large areas of forests for human activity?