Earth's Resources

Which of the following processes will most likely contribute to the development of soil?

• Volcanic eruptions that make new land

• Building up of snow in very cold areas

• Migration of animals to warmer climates

• Breaking down of rock by wind, water, and ice

One component of soil is decayed plant and animal remains, but the major component of soil is - 

• Fossil Fuels

• Weathered rocks

• Iron ore

• Salt water

What do you call one attempt to preserve or protect an environment from harmful changes?

• nutrients

• soil

• conservation

• lawns

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Rocks are __________________.

• Manmade resources

• Natural Resoures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Rocks are __________________.

• Manmade resources

• Natural Resoures

Choose the three fossil fuels.

• coal

• oil

• uranium

• natural gas

What does non-renewable mean?

• Something that lasts forever

• Something that can be renewed

• Something that will eventually run out

• Something that has run out

Choose all the nonrenewable resources

• oil

• coal

• uranium

• solar

Select all of the main uses for fossil fuels

• Transportation

• Manufacturing

• Heating/cooling buildings

• Making electricity

• Photosynthesis

Rocks are __________________.

• Manmade resources

• Natural Resoures