Earth Changes and Resource Conservation

Which of the following is an example of a rapid change to Earth's surface?

• A tree growing

• A volcanic eruption

• A river forming over thousands of years

• A mountain slowly rising

What is a natural resource that humans use to build houses?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Glass

• Metal

Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

• To make more trash

• To save resources for the future

• To use them up quickly

• To pollute the environment

Which of the following is a way to conserve natural resources?

• Throwing away paper

• Recycling cans

• Using more water

• Burning plastic

What might happen to some animals if the temperature gets very cold?

• They grow faster

• They migrate or hibernate

• They turn into plants

• They stop eating forever

Which event is most likely to cause a landslide?

• Heavy rainfall

• Sunny weather

• Gentle breeze

• Snow melting slowly

Which natural resource is used in transportation?

• Water

• Oil

• Soil

• Sand

What does it mean to reuse a natural resource?

• Use it once and throw it away

• Use it again for a new purpose

• Burn it

• Bury it

Which of the following helps plants survive cold winters?

• Migration

• Dormancy

• Hibernation

• Running away

Which of these is a rapid change caused by an earthquake?

• A new mountain forms over millions of years

• The ground shakes and cracks appear

• A river dries up slowly

• Soil forms from rocks