U2: L1: Natural Resources Study Guide - MIDDLETON

One way communities can promote conservation is by _____.

• educating people about the importance of protecting natural resources

• wasting water

• cutting down more trees

• ignoring environmental issues

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Which of the following is most sustainable?

• Using renewable water bottles

• Buying a new water bottle every day

• Never drinking water

• Leaving water running while brushing your teeth

What is one way to practice stewardship at home?

• Using disposable plates and cups

• Throwing away recycling items

• Watering the driveway instead of the plants

• Composting food scraps

One disadvantage of using fossil fuels is _____ .

• They contribute to air pollution

• They are renewable resources

• They do not produce greenhouse gases

• They are unlimited in supply

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What is the process of extracting fossil fuels called?

• Burning and Freezing

• Decomposition

• Mining and Drilling

• Erosion

Wind energy is used for _____.

• Generating electricity

• Cooking food

• Writing books

• Painting pictures

_____ is the term used for the energy that is harnessed from the sun.

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Hydroelectric energy

• Geothermal energy

_____ are important for the future.

• Renewable resources

• Non-renewable resources

• Fossil fuels

• Plastic waste

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Which of these is a way to conserve fossil fuels?

• Using public transportation

• Leaving lights on

• Driving alone in a large car

• Buying new electronics every year

Why is it important to conserve non-renewable resources?

• Because they are valuable

• Because once they are gone, it will take a very long time to get them again

• Because they are easily replaceable

• Because they do not cause pollution