Protecting Earth's Resources

Why is conservation important?

• because resources are limited and we may run out

• it is not that important

• because we can make more money with trees

• because it gives money to the government

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Why is it important to conserve and be wise in our use of natural resources?

• So that teachers can make more tests.

• So we can eat more chips.

• Because the goverment wants us to.

• So they will last longer and be available for future generations to use.

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Which of the following is a natural resource?

• soil

• air and water

• animals

• all of the above

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Which of the following are renewable resources?

• soil and rocks

• minerals, coal

• oil and natural gas

• water and air

Which form of conservation involves using less of a natural resource, such as turning off the water while brushing your teeth?

• Reducing

• Reusing

• Recycling

• Proper disposal

Which term means to protect and preserve natural resources?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Conserve/Conservation

• Environmental scientist

• A
• B
• C
• D

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• A
• B
• C
• D

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You can conserve natural resources so that they

• will cause volcanic eruptions.

• will cause global warming

• will be gone soon.

• will be around for people in the future

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How long does it take to replace a nonrenewable resource?

• 10 years

• thousands or millions of years

• 20 years

• a few months