Land Resources ESS4.3 Answers

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Which statements accurately describe soil? Check all that apply.

A
Soil condition directly affects crop growth.
B
Soil is used faster than it is replaced.
C
Soil cannot be replaced in a short time.
D
The amount of soil on Earth is unlimited.
E
The destruction of soil can take just minutes.
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Which uses of soil are discussed in the video? Check all that apply.as a habitat for Smokey (the) bearas a way to clean and store airas a place for plants and crops to growas a material to clean and smooth skinas a building material for homes and buildings as a way to prohibit public access to forests

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as a habitat for Smokey (the) bear
B
as a way to clean and store air
C
as a place for plants and crops to grow
D
as a material to clean and smooth skin
E
as a building material for homes and buildings
F
as a way to prohibit public access to forests
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Which statement is true based on the data in the table?

A
The United States uses more land to grow crops than to maintain forests.
B
The United States uses more land for parks and wildlife than for forests.
C
The United States uses more land for parks and forests than for urban areas.
D
The United States uses more land for urban areas than for grasslands and ranges.
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Give examples of how land resources are used in a city setting.

Answer:

In a city setting, land resources are primarily used for infrastructure, residential housing, and commercial development. Examples include the construction of roads and public transportation systems, high-rise apartment buildings for housing large populations, office buildings, shopping centers, and public parks or green spaces for recreation.

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Julio is a junior ranger at the Rocky Mountain National Forest. It is his job to inform a group of middle school student visitors about ways to prevent forest fires.Which statements would Julio most likely review with the group? Check all that apply.

A
build campfires away from trees
B
dispose of leftover food in campfires
C
light campfires when it is dry and hot
D
start campfires with an adult present
E
ensure campfires are permitted before lighting them
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How does giving this award help the BLM more effectively manage land resources?

A
It prevents the companies from mining land resources such as gold and coal.
B
It informs companies about which minerals can be mined and which cannot be mined.
C
It encourages companies to follow rules set by government agencies.
D
It educates the companies about ways hard rock mining can destroy land resources.
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What is the best way for the park to resolve this problem?

A
prevent public access to the park
B
teach visitors to recycle
C
relocate the bears to a different area
D
allow the bears to eat the trash

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