ES 9.5 - Assignment: Land Resources

Which natural resource is renewable?

• coal

• wind

• topsoil

• oil

An aggregate is one type of land resource. What is an aggregate?

• a layer of solid rock found beneath soil

• the top layer of soil

• a natural mixture of sand, gravel, and crushed stone

• a naturally occurring mineral or rock

In which two places is aggregate generally found?

• floodplains and alluvial fans

• alluvial fans and mines

• mines and beneath the topsoil

• beneath the topsoil and above the topsoil

Which material is a part of bedrock?

• silt

• plants

• wood

• water

Which describes an attribute of nonrenewable resources?

• exist in fixed amounts

• are unlimited

• can often be replaced in a short time

• are replaced faster than they are used

Which is a use for clay?

• ceramics

• batteries

• plaster

• chalk

What is a major goal of the federal government when managing land resources?

• conservation

• land sales

• residential development

• privatization

How many federal agencies are responsible for managing land resources in the United States?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 10

What agency is directly related to supervising and managing campgrounds?

• US Forest Service

• Bureau of Land Management

• US Fish and Wildlife Service

• National Park Service

Which federal agency makes sure federal wildlife laws are followed?

• US Forest Service

• US Fish and Wildlife Service

• Bureau of Land Management

• National Park Service