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1
Which of the following is a way students could conserve paper?
use both sides of notebook paper
buy only new books
use paper towels to clean spills
pick up paper wrappers in the schoolyard
2
Which resource provides nutrients for plants?
soil
rocks
oil
coal
3
The sun, water and wind are examples of what types of resources?
non-renewable
renewable
4
Which resource is used to generate electricity?
soil
water
coal
metals
5
Lava from a volcanic eruption can change the Earth's surface by-
forming new land.
pushing aside hills.
carving deep valleys.
making oceans boil.
6
Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and landslides can all cause what kind of changes to the Earth's surface?
rapid
slow
7
All of the following are ways we can conserve natural resources EXCEPT-
building new houses
planting more trees
reusing paper bags
using less water
8
What is something we use that comes from Earth?
natural resource
landslide
earthquake
volcano
9
When rock layers of the Earth split and shift, what is the most likely cause?
earthquake
river
landslide
volcano
10
How do plants contribute to the formation of soil? Plants-
die, decompose and become part of the soil.
use the soil to grow.
support animal life.
cover the soil and shade it.
11
Rocks, loose soil and sand rapidly sliding down a slope are a change to the surface of the Earth known as-
glacier.
delta.
landslide.
volcano.
12
Shaking a jar of small rocks and water models what process?
decay of plant matter
weathering of earth materials
mixing of water and air
formation of minerals
13
Which resource do animals breathe?
air
water
rocks
plants
14
The weathering of rocks into small pieces forms what natural resource?
soil
minerals
water
coal
15
Soil contains many substances including decomposed plant and animal remains.
True
False
16
Which resource is used to make wires and jewelry?
metal
soil
water
coal
17
Which resource is used for food, clothing and building materials?
plants
water
soil
air
18
Which resource is used to make fuel for vehicles?
plants
oil
air
water
19
Which resource helps animals and plants survive?
oil
water
coal
metals
20
What means to use wisely and not waste?
weather
erode
conserve
decompose
21
What is the process of breaking down Earth's rock?
conservation
weathering
natural resource
erosion
22
Which events force melted rock from deep in the Earth toward the surface and build it up on the Earth's surface?
earthquakes
landslides
volcanic eruptions
mountain building
23
What occurs when rocks are carried away by wind and other forces?
weathering
erosion
natural resource
decomposition
24
A student made a mixture of sand, tiny rocks, small twigs and leaves. This student modeled-
the formation of soil.
how rocks change over time.
the life cycle of plants.
how landforms are created.
25
Which resource is used for food and making leather jewelry?
rocks
water
air
animals
26
Which resource is used to pave roads and make buildings?
water
plants
rocks
oil
27
Coal, oil and natural gas are useful resources because they-
are hard to find
pollute Earth
release energy
produce smoke