CFU: Resource Management

During a science project, Avery is tasked with creating a model that represents a natural habitat. Avery decides to focus on the composition of soil. What is soil primarily composed of?

• Water, air, and light

• Weathered rock, decayed plant matter, water, and air

• Sand, clay, and organic matter

• Rocks, minerals, and carbon dioxide

What does desertification refer to?

• The process of creating deserts for agricultural purposes

• The process of turning land with healthy soil into land with little or poor soil

• The natural formation of deserts over time

• The removal of sand from desert regions

During a science project, Anika, Aria, and Zoe are discussing the main sources of energy that have been used historically for heating and transportation. They are trying to identify what coal, oil, and natural gas are collectively known as. What is the correct term?

• Biomass fuels

• Renewable resources

• Fossil fuels

• Geothermal resources

During a school project on sustainable energy, Hannah, Emma, and Michael are discussing the best sources of energy for the future. They want to focus on a type of resource. What does a renewable resource refer to in this context?

• A resource that is available in unlimited quantities

• An energy source that can be replenished naturally and quickly, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass

• A natural resource that can be used repeatedly because it is replaced naturally

• Non-renewable resources such as coal and oil

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During a geography lesson, Emma learned that a certain percentage of Earth's surface is covered in water. She was surprised to find out the exact figure. What percentage did she learn about?

• 50 percent

• 60 percent

• 70 percent

• 80 percent

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During a science project, Ethan, Maya, and Elijah are studying Earth's natural resources. They are particularly interested in understanding the term for all the water on Earth. What is this term called?

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

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During a science project, Priya investigates the effects of industrial activities on urban air quality. What is she studying?

• The process of cleaning the air by removing pollutants

• The contamination of the air by harmful substances, including gases and particles

• The increase in the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere

• The natural process of air changing its composition

During a science project, Noah, Hannah, and Ava observed a local lake and found oil, plastic, and chemicals in the water. What does this indicate about the lake?

• The process of purifying water for consumption

• The addition of beneficial minerals to bodies of water

• The contamination of water by harmful substances

• The natural filtration of water through the soil

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During a school project, Rohan is asked to categorize various items based on their origin. How should he classify water, coal, and timber?

• Services provided by the government

• Materials that can be used by man that are made in nature

• Artificial products created in factories

• Historical artifacts found in museums

During a school project on sustainability, Charlotte, Noah, and Isla are discussing various natural resources. Which of the following do they correctly identify as NOT a natural resource?

• Wind

• Solar

• Plastic

• Biomass

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