6th Grade .9 Level 1

What is a natural resource?

• A man-made object

• A material found in nature that is useful to humans

• A type of manufactured product

• A synthetic chemical

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VA.6.9.a

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

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VA.6.9.b

What is a major health issue associated with poor air quality?

• Improved digestion

• Respiratory problems

• Enhanced vision

• Increased energy levels

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VA.6.9.c

Which form of energy is most associated with safety concerns due to radiation?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Nuclear energy

• Hydroelectric energy

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VA.6.9.d

What is one preventive measure to protect land use?

• Overgrazing

• Deforestation

• Crop rotation

• Urban sprawl

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VA.6.9.e

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Wind

• Water

• Natural gas

• Biomass

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VA.6.9.b

What is a common preventive measure to improve water quality?

• Dumping waste in rivers

• Using pesticides near water bodies

• Planting trees along riverbanks

• Increasing industrial discharge

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VA.6.9.c

Which of the following is a major safety issue related to coal energy?

• Noise pollution

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Light pollution

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VA.6.9.d

What is the primary benefit of using renewable resources?

• They are limited in supply

• They can be replenished naturally

• They are always cheaper

• They require no technology to harness

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VA.6.9.b

Which of the following is a method to reduce environmental hazards?

• Increasing deforestation

• Practicing sustainable agriculture

• Expanding urban areas

• Increasing fossil fuel use

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VA.6.9.e