WorksheetsUnit 7 Test Review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
A resource that can be replaced in a relatively short amount of time is a:
Renewable Resource
Nonrenewable Resource
Limited Resource
Exhaustible Resource
A resource that exists in limited supply that are used up faster than they are able to be replaced is a:
Renewable Resource
Nonrenewable Resource
Limited Resource
Exhaustible Resource
Which statement correctly explains what it means to use resources efficiently?
The use of resources in a wasteful way while helping reduce environmental impacts
The use of resources in a sustainable way while helping reduce environmental impacts
Using as many resources as possible while at school and home
Using as few resources as possible while at school and home
Which of the following resources can be managed by using conservation, efficiency, and technology? Select the correct FOUR answers.
Sunlight
Energy
Water
Soil
Air
Which of the following changes will have the greatest impact on conserving water?
A. Taking a bath rather than a shower
B. Shutting off the water while brushing your teeth
C. Washing dishes by hand rather than in the dishwasher
D. Shutting off the water while washing a car rather than leaving it on
What happens if soil resources are not used efficiently?
Water levels rise
Air becomes cleaner
Nutrients are depleted, affecting vegetation growth
Energy resources increase
Which resource can be affected by evaporation, causing a disruption in availability?
Air Resources
Water Resources
Energy Resources
Soil Resources
Which resources are affected by facilities releasing pollutants into the air?
Air Resources
Water Resources
Energy Resources
Soil Resources
Which resources are being depleted at a faster rate than they can replace themselves? Buildings, homes, and other developments can also be created to use less energy to perform the same task.
Air Resources
Water Resources
Energy Resources
Soil Resources
Which of the following is NOT a way that technology can be used to manage natural resources, like air and water?
A website that shows the location of currently burning forest fires
An app that helps wildlife rangers track illegal entry into parks and protected areas that are subject to overfishing
A city monitoring and predicting air pollution levels before they rise and asking residents to walk or bike to work as much as they can on certain days to reduce emissions
Sensors in natural areas that help residents track changes to air and water quality in real time
Two building contractors submitted their proposals to build a new facility in Houston, TX. Based on the information in their proposals, which contractor will build a facility that increases conservation and efficiency of resources?
Rae’s Repair and Building Services
Kelly’s Construction
Both contractors
Neither contractor
Which of the following is a way to conserve resources?
Keep the water running in the backyard to water plants.
Plant trees to prevent the erosion of soil in your local area.
Use only panels to provide energy for your home.
Cut down trees to make room for large neighborhoods.
Millions of people lacking access to electricity or clean water is known as...
Malnutrition
Global Energy Poverty
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Contamination of the air by harmful substances, making it harder to breathe is known as...
Malnutrition
Global Energy Poverty
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Not getting enough nutrients due to lack of food or clean water is known as...
Malnutrition
Global Energy Poverty
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
The contamination of lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, making the water unsafe for drinking, farming, and wildlife is known as...
Malnutrition
Global Energy Poverty
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Resource management is important in reducing global energy poverty. Which of the following is a concern that must be addressed as we try to overcome the lack of electricity across the world by increasing access to power for more people?
Access to sustainable and affordable energy resources
An improvement in irrigation methods
An increase in crop values with cold storage access
Access to modern healthcare and education
All of the following are reasons resource management is important EXCEPT-
Decreasing water pollution in order to cut down on diarrheal infections around the world.
Increasing access to electricity in order to allow for modern healthcare around the world.
Decreasing access to water in order to address water shortages.
Balancing the need for prescribed fires in order for ecosystems to be healthy with the need to decrease air pollution.
All of the following are ways that conservation can help manage air resources EXCEPT-
Limiting the amount of firewood burned outside.
Using energy-efficient appliances.
Using less fossil fuels
Driving a car as much as possible.
A student is making a poster to educate their classmates on ways to use efficiency to conserve water resources. Which strategy should they include on the poster?
Run your automatic dishwasher half-full of dishes as often as you can.
Take longer showers to get cleaner.
Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.
Let tap water run to cool it off before drinking.
Students were given the assignment to research the importance of resource management. As they were researching, they came across a study that showed over two billion people still live without access to clean water at home. Which of the following are positive impacts on water management?
Choose the THREE correct answers.
Planting native and drought-tolerant species of trees and grasses
Saving rainwater for gardening, bathing, or sometimes drinking
Reclaiming water from manufacturing processes
Using fertilizers and pesticides to grow more crops with less water
