Texas Science Chapter 6: Lesson 4 Using Resources Wisely

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How can farmers help conserve soil?

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By using plant roots to keep the soil in place.

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What is conservation?

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The wise use of limited resources so they don’t run out.

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What happened during the Dust Bowl?

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Soil and dust blew away because of strong winds and drought.

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Why is it important to conserve metals like aluminum and copper?

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Mining metals is expensive and harms the environment.

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Why is it important to conserve water?

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Only a certain amount of water is available for use.

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What is soil conservation?

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Practices that protect soil from erosion and degradation.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up.

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How do trees help the environment?

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They provide oxygen, improve air quality, and prevent soil erosion.

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What is recycling?

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The process of converting waste materials into new products.