Physical Environments Review

natural resources that cannot be replaced within a human lifetime, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

• renewable resources

• non-renewable resources

• landforms

• physical environment

to adjust to a new environment in order to live

• climate

• conservation

• modify

• adapt

Which of the following is an effect of building new homes in a natural area:

• increased wildlife

• reduced habitat for wildlife

• cleaner air and water

• more natural resources available

the introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment

• conservation

• pollution

• natural hazards

• physical environment

What refers to the natural surroundings and features of a place, such as land, water, air, and living things?

• geography

• economy

• environment

• climate

the usual weather conditions in a particular place over a long period of time

• physical environment

• non-renewable resources

• natural hazards

• climate

How can people conserve the environment?

• by using more plastic

• by cutting down trees

• by reducing, reusing, and recycling

• by driving more cars

the different shapes and features of the Earth's surface

• pollution

• landforms

• conservation

• adapt

the careful use and protection of natural resources to prevent them from being destroyed

• conservation

• pollution

• adapt

• modify

What is one negative effect of pollution on the physical environment?

• improved air quality

• healthier ecosystems

• harm to plants and animals

• increased natural resources