Natural Resources and Conservation

Which sentence best explains the importance of conserving water?

• Earth will run out of water someday.

• The supply of water is limited and everyone needs water.

• Dirty water cannot be cleaned.

• Only a few people need and use water.

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The Diaz family often uses the city bus instead of the family car. Which natural resource are they conserving in this photo?

• water

• soil

• forests

• oil

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How does putting trash in these bins help conserve resources? Select two answer choices.

• The amount of waste is increased.

• The amount of waste is reduced

• The objects in the bin will be reused.

• The objects in the bin will be recycle.

Wood is a natural resource and can be used in many ways. Which of the following is one way wood can be used?

• To make clothes.

• To make cell phones.

• To burn and create gas for cars.

• To make houses and furniture.

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Why is it important to conserve water?

• We don't need to conserve water because the ocean has plenty of water for everyone.

• we need it for drinking, cleaning, and growing food, and there isn't an unlimited supply of fresh water.

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A student wants to conserve resources by reusing them. Which is the best example of reusing a resource?

• Placing used, unwanted paper in a recycling bin.

• Using paper plates for dinner.

• Carrying groceries in a cloth bad instead of plastic bags.

• Walking to school instead of taking a car or bus.

Which of the following names a natural resource and how it can be used?

• Plastic- used to make cups

• Metal- used to make food products

• Cotton- used to make clothing

• Coal- used to make furniture

Which activity demonstrates a good choice for the conservation of natural resources?

• removing a plant from its habitat

• taking shorter showers

• leaving the water faucet running

• placing aluminum cans in a trash can

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What is a natural resource?

• materials we find on the ground

• materials found in nature

• materials we can use again

• materials that will run out

What is one way to conserve energy at home?

• Running the dishwasher half full.

• Leaving the TV on all night.

• Turning the lights off when they are not needed.

• Keeping the refrigerator door open.

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