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WorksheetsWater, Air, and Land Resources Review 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
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1.
Water moves continually between the atmosphere and Earth's surface in the process called
a)
global warming.
b)
water pollution.
c)
temperature inversion.
d)
the water cycle.
2.
Most of the Earth's water (about 97 percent) is
a)
salt water in the oceans.
b)
freshwater in lakes and rivers.
c)
in the form of snow or ice.
d)
in the clouds.
3.
Garden plants usually grow better in topsoil than subsoil, because
a)
subsoil holds too much water.
b)
topsoil contains more nutrients.
c)
topsoil contains no rock fragments.
d)
subsoil has no plant or animal material.
4.
Many uses of land, including logging, mining, and farming, expose the soil, which can lead to
a)
erosion.
b)
nutrient depletion.
c)
crop rotation.
d)
development.
5.
A full landfill is covered to keep out rainwater. This step is taken to
a)
prevent desertification.
b)
protect biodegradeable materials.
c)
help with recycling.
d)
prevent the formation of leachate.
6.
Strong hydrochloric acid can dissolve many substances. Which type of hazardous waste would this acid be?
a)
explosive waste
b)
radioactive waste
c)
corrosive waste
d)
flammable waste
7.
Many types of hazardous waste can be disposed of
a)
in an open dump.
b)
in a carefully designed landfill.
c)
in a sanitary landfill.
d)
down the drain.
8.
Most water pollution is the result of
a)
human activities.
b)
drought.
c)
volcanic eruptions.
d)
storms.
9.
The ozone layer protects people from which of the following?
a)
carbon monoxide poisoning
b)
too much ultraviolet radiation
c)
the effects of radon
d)
surfing
10.
You should not use a charcoal grill indoors, because
a)
charcoal contains radon.
b)
burning causes nutrient depletion.
c)
burning charcoal causes acid rain.
d)
burning produces carbon monoxide.
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