Water, Air, and Land Resources

About what percentage of the earth is covered in water?

• 3%

• 97%

• 71%

• 10%

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About ____ of water on the earth is usable freshwater.

• 100%

• 70%

• 25%

• 1%

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A landfill leaks toxic chemicals and the chemical ends up in a nearby river. This is an example of

• point source pollution

• nonpoint source pollution

• groundwater

• hydroelectric energy

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Waste oil from a car mechanic's shop washes across the land. This is an example of ____

• runoff

• CFCs

• groundwater

• wind energy

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Earth’s atmosphere is a blanket of nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor, and other gases. Which part of the atmosphere shields Earth from solar radiation?

• water vapor

• carbon dioxide

• greenhouse effect

• ozone

All of the following create acid rain except which one?

• burning coals

• car exhaust

• smokestacks from powerplant facilities

• hydroelectric turbines

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Farmers use soil conservation practices to prevent the loss of topsoil and preserve soil fertility. Which is not a method farmers use for soil conservation?

• contour plowing

• strip cropping

• use natural fertilizers

• remove all trees from their farm

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What is the collecting and processing of used items so they can be made into new products?

• conservation

• sustainability

• recycling

• renewable resources

All of the following are ways we can protect the air from pollution except which one?

• use less electricity

• use wind energy

• drive electric/hybrid cars

• deforestation

Which is not an example of a land resource and its benefit?

• minerals like zinc, nickel, and copper are used to make coins

• soil is used to grow food

• gases like methane trap heat contribute to increased temperatures

• trees are used for lumber to build houses

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