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 were worried about too many trees.

• They were worried about too much rain.

• They were worried about too many animals.

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

• Trees, oil, natural gas, coal.

• Water, sand, air, sunlight.

• Gold, silver, diamonds, copper.

• Fish, birds, insects, reptiles.

What does it mean if a resource is nonrenewable?

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

• It means it can be used again and again.

• It means it grows back quickly.

• It means 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 and mills cleaned the air.

• Factories and mills planted trees.

• Factories and mills reduced noise.

What are three animals that were overhunted by Americans?

• Buffalo, pigeons, wild turkeys, geese, doves, ducks.

• Lions, tigers, bears, elephants, giraffes.

• Cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs.

• Sharks, dolphins, whales, seals, penguins.

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

• The improper use of natural resources.

• The lack of education.

• The shortage of food.

• The absence of technology.

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

• He became stronger.

• He became weaker.

• He became sadder.

• He became lonelier.

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

• To build more schools

• To lower taxes

• To work to stop the destruction of nature in America

• To increase military spending

Which national park was first protected by the Lacey Act?

• Yosemite National Park

• Yellowstone National Park

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Zion National Park

What does "Preservation" mean in the context of the environment?

• Wanting to build new cities

• Wanting to keep the forests and wild lands the same

• Wanting to cut down trees

• Wanting to pollute rivers