Natural Resources Test

Materials from forest fires and volcanic eruptions can cause health problems similar to those caused by smog.

• True

• False

Air and water are essential for life, so it is important to make sure all living things have air to breathe and freshwater to drink.

• True

• False

Water pollution can be caused by fertilizers and acid precipitation.

• True

• False

The amount of land used for agriculture has increased in recent years.

• True

• False

Runoff can cause air pollution.

• True

• False

Hot/warm water produced by industries can harm aquatic organisms.

• True

• False

Chloe's dog Ralph naps in a spot on the floor where the sun is shining through the window. Ralph is using a renewable energy source, solar power, to stay warm.

Fossil fuels are a renewable resource.

Soil is protected from erosion when farmers remove crop stalks after harvest.

The use of biomass energy may result in air pollution.