Natural Resources Review

What is the term used to describe materials and energy from the environment?

• Resource

• Commodity

• Asset

• Product

What might be a source of electricity for electric lights?

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

• Power plants burning coal or natural gas

• Hydroelectric dams

What is the main topic of the reading?

• Distribution of Earth's Resources

• Conservation of Wildlife

• Technological Advancements

• Historical Events

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

• They are used up quickly

• They form over millions of years

• They are expensive to produce

• They are found only in certain areas

How do humans use land resources?

• For building only

• For growing crops and living space

• For mining only

• For creating deserts

What is the definition of 'agriculture' as per the text?

• The science, work, or practice of farming

• The study of plants

• The art of building

• The process of mining

What happened to forests in the eastern United States by 1920?

• They were completely destroyed

• They had regrown but were less complex

• They were untouched

• They were turned into deserts

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What role does water play in the body?

• Helps maintain body temperature

• Makes bones stronger

• Increases hair growth

• Improves eyesight

What is freshwater used for?

• Cooking and cleaning

• Building bridges

• Making clothes

• Producing electricity

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What is the main question about natural resources?

• Is there an unlimited supply of natural resources?

• How can we make more natural resources?

• Why are natural resources expensive?

• Who owns the natural resources?

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