1. Unit D Natural Resources

2. Question 1 All of the following are renewable resources EXCEPT: Wheat
Air
Petroleum
Ranch Animals

3. Answer 1 All of the following are renewable resources EXCEPT: Wheat
Air
Petroleum
Ranch Animals

4. Question 2
Farmers understand that different crops pull out different nutrients from the ground. Because of this, farmers change which crops are planted in different field each year. What is the reason that a farmer rotates the crops he plants there?
to maintain the look of his crops
to reduce the amount of petroleum used for maintenance
to maintain the quality of the soil
to reduce the number of insects on his crops

5. Answer 2
Farmers understand that different crops pull out different nutrients from the ground. Because of this, farmers change which crops are planted in different field each year. What is the reason that a farmer rotates the crops he plants there?
to maintain the look of his crops
to reduce the amount of petroleum used for maintenance
to maintain the quality of the soil
to reduce the number of insects on his crops

6. Question 3
In class we tested 3 brands of paper towels. Each performed differently in the tests. Why is it important for consumers to have a choice when purchasing products?
Consumers can choose brands that meet their needs.
Consumers can support products that use less packaging and create less waste.
Consumers can choose brands that provide a good value.
All of the above

7. Answer 3
In class we tested 3 brands of paper towels. Each performed differently in the tests. Why is it important for consumers to have a choice when purchasing products?
Consumers can choose brands that meet their needs.
Consumers can support products that use less packaging and create less waste.
Consumers can choose brands that provide a good value.
All of the above

8. Question 4
Mrs. Edward’s class is testing the water in Lake Ray Hubbard to determine if chemicals are being dumped in the lake. What safety procedure should they follow?
Clean up spills quickly, and then tell the teacher about them
Taste the water to see if it tastes like chemical waste
Wear goggles to protect their eyes
Go swimming during the experiment

9. Answer 4
Mrs. Edward’s class is testing the water in Lake Ray Hubbard to determine if chemicals are being dumped in the lake. What safety procedure should they follow?
Clean up spills quickly, and then tell the teacher about them
Taste the water to see if it tastes like chemical waste
Wear goggles to protect their eyes
Go swimming during the experiment

10. Question 5
If the factory in the picture above is not practicing good environmental conservation, what effect could be produced?
Good air for flying kites
Healthy plant growth
Air pollution
Plentiful animal populations

11. Answer 5
If the factory in the picture above is not practicing good environmental conservation, what effect could be produced?
Good air for flying kites
Healthy plant growth
Air pollution
Plentiful animal populations

12. Question 6 What are some ways a person can conserve natural resources?
Turning off lights and electronics when they aren’t being used
Using an insulated lunchbox instead of a disposable bag
Recycling newspapers, aluminum cans, and milk cartons
All of the above

13. Answer 6 What are some ways a person can conserve natural resources?
Turning off lights and electronics when they aren’t being used
Using an insulated lunchbox instead of a disposable bag
Recycling newspapers, aluminum cans, and milk cartons
All of the above

14. Question 7
There is no regular trash pick up in Happy Days Neighborhood. Instead, the residents regularly dump their trash in a nearby field. How could they help preserve the nearby wildlife?
Take turns taking the trash to the town dump
Build a fence to keep out the animals
Teach their pets to stay out of the area
Post signs that say “No Trespassing”

15. Answer 7
There is no regular trash pick up in Happy Days Neighborhood. Instead, the residents regularly dump their trash in a nearby field. How could they help preserve the nearby wildlife?
Take turns taking the trash to the town dump
Build a fence to keep out the animals
Teach their pets to stay out of the area
Post signs that say “No Trespassing”

16. Question 8 Coal Natural Gas Petroleum Water I am – A liquid
Mined from the ground
Made from ancient fossils
A nonrenewable resource
What am I?
Coal
Natural Gas
Petroleum
Water

17. Answer 8 Coal Natural Gas Petroleum Water I am – A liquid
Mined from the ground
Made from ancient fossils
A nonrenewable resource
What am I?
Coal
Natural Gas
Petroleum
Water

18. Question 9 I am A liquid Found above, below, and on the earth
Used to produce energy
A renewable resource
Wind
Sunlight
Water
Soil

19. Answer 9 I am A liquid Found above, below, and on the earth
Used to produce energy
A renewable resource
Wind
Sunlight
Water
Oil

20. Question 10
A Christmas tree farmer cuts down trees each year to sell to families to decorate their homes. He says that trees are a renewable resource. Why is this true?

21. Answer 10
A Christmas tree farmer cuts down trees each year to sell to families to decorate their homes. He says that trees are a renewable resource. Why is this true?
Trees are a renewable resource because new trees can be grown within a lifetime.

22. Question 11
My power company advertises that 20% of the electricity it sells comes from renewable resources. Which of these could be a way they produce renewable energy?
Using coal
Burning natural gas
Using wind turbines
Burning oil

23. Answer 11
My power company advertises that 20% of the electricity it sells comes from renewable resources. Which of these could be a way they produce renewable energy?
Using coal
Burning natural gas
Using wind turbines
Burning oil

24. Question 12
Hayden has a #2 plastic milk jug and a #6 egg carton. Which is easier to recycle?

25. Question 12
Hayden has a #2 plastic milk jug and a #6 egg carton. Which is easier to recycle?
#2 Plastic Milk Jug

26. Question 13
Trees are a natural resource that we use to make things of wood and paper. What is one way students can conserve trees? A
Writing with pencils rather than pens B
Using cloth towels instead of paper towels C
Throwing used paper in the trash D
Making sure to only use wooden chairs

27. Question 13
Trees are a natural resource that we use to make things of wood and paper. What is one way people can conserve trees? A
Writing with pencils rather than pens B
Using cloth towels instead of paper towels C
Throwing used paper in the trash D
Making sure to only use wooden chairs

28. Question 14
Define and give 2 examples of renewable resources.

29. Answer 14
Define and give 2 examples of renewable resources. A renewable resource can be replaced or naturally recycled within a lifetime. Ex: plants, animals, water, air

30. Question 15
Define and give 2 examples of nonrenewable resources.

31. Question 15
Define and give 2 examples of nonrenewable resources. A nonrenewable resource cannot be replaced within a lifetime. Ex: coal, oil/petroleum, natural gas, metals, rocks, soil