Natural Resources-Human Impact

Which of the following affects the availability of mineral resources?

• Volcanic Activity

• Plate tectonics

• Weathering and erosion

• All of these

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Fresh water is considered _______.

• an abundant resource

• readily available to all people equally

• a limited resource

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One way to help your family conserve fresh water is _______.

• wash all dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher

• leave the water on while brushing your teeth

• use low flow faucets when using water in your home.

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What is one way humans can decrease carbon emissions?

• Grow food locally so it doesn't have to be trucked from California.

• Plant a tree seed.

• Burning wood in their fire place instead of natural gas.

• Work out 3-5 times per week.

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Which is not a fossil fuel

• Petroleum

• Nuclear

• Natural Gas

• Coal

Which of the following is renewable

• Petroleum

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Hydroelectric

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6. Gasoline comes from which fossil fuel?

• Coal
• Petroleum
• Natural Gas

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Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......

• require expensive equipment
• take millions of years to replace
• can be found all over 
• provide all the energy we use

What are fossil fuels

• Rocks that contain only plant remains.

• Pieces of rocks that have been compacted

• Rocks that contain only animal remains

• Natural fuels that are made up by burial of living organisms under deep down the earth for over a long period of time, are called fossil fuel

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What are greenhouse gases?

• gases that cause climate change
• gases that emit green smoke
• gases that are used to make green colored glass

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