Conservation Movement and Environmental Concerns

Why were some Americans worried about the environment when the conservation movement began?

• They were worried that all of the country’s natural resources would be used up.

• They thought there were too many trees.

• They wanted more factories.

• They believed animals were too plentiful.

What are two natural resources that were being overused in America?

• Trees and oil

• Gold and diamonds

• Sand and gravel

• Water and air

What does it mean if a resource is nonrenewable?

• It means that once it is used up, it is gone forever.

• It can be used again and again.

• It grows back quickly.

• It is always available.

What is one way industrialization caused pollution in urban areas of America?

• Factories and mills dumped pollution into rivers and streams.

• Factories cleaned the air.

• Mills planted more trees.

• Rivers were made cleaner.

What are three animals that were overhunted by Americans?

• Buffalo, pigeons, wild turkeys

• Lions, tigers, bears

• Elephants, rhinos, hippos

• Sharks, dolphins, whales

Where did Theodore Roosevelt believe many of America’s problems came from?

• The improper use of natural resources

• Too many schools

• Lack of technology

• Too much rain

As a child, how did spending time in nature make Theodore Roosevelt’s life better?

• He became stronger.

• He became weaker.

• He got bored.

• He disliked nature.

During his campaign for presidency, what did Theodore Roosevelt promise Americans?

• He promised to lower taxes.

• He promised to stop the destruction of nature in America.

• He promised to build more schools.

• He promised to improve transportation.

Which national park was first protected by the Lacey Act?

• Yosemite National Park

• Yellowstone National Park

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Zion National Park

Which service did Congress create in 1905 at Roosevelt’s urging?

• National Park Service

• United States Forest Service

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Wildlife Conservation Service