Conservation of Natural Resources

1. What is the term for protecting natural resources and avoiding waste or pollution?

• destruction

• conservation

• exploration

1. How do trees and forests help protect the environment?

• by emitting harmful gases

• by cleaning the air and providing oxygen

• by accelerating soil erosion

What can cutting down forests lead to?

• increased biodiversity

• protection of animal habitats

• extinction of animal species

Why is conserving soil important?

• to prevent flooding

• to ensure a steady food supply

• to encourage soil erosion

What helps prevent soil erosion?

• cutting down trees

• planting more crops

• tree roots

What is essential for life according to the text?

• electricity

• trees

• water

Why should water not be wasted?

• It is abundant.

• It is a non-essential resource.

• Nothing can live without it.

What is a consequence of using polluted water?

• improved health

• increased lifespan

• sickness

What should people avoid to protect water from pollution?

• throwing trash into water bodies

• drinking more water

• using water for daily activities

How do forests help prevent soil erosion?

• by cutting down trees

• by trapping water and stabilizing soil with their roots

• by increasing wind speed