Land Resources

Question 1

Which statement describes why the US Forest Service is important?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It protects ecosystems, supervises public access of lands, and manages wilderness areas.

Question 2

Which natural resource is renewable?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

wind

Question 3

Which is a result of topsoil loss?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

poor crop production

Question 4

Ryan is reading the ingredients list in the fertilizer he is using. Which will he find listed?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

gypsum

Question 5

What is a major goal of the federal government when managing land resources?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

conservation

Question 6

Which federal agency protects ecosystems and supervises public access to forests?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

US Forest Service

Question 7

Which material is a part of bedrock?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

silt

Question 8

In which two places is aggregate generally found?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

floodplains and alluvial fans

Question 9

An aggregate is one type of land resource. What is an aggregate?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a natural mixture of sand, gravel, and crushed stone

Question 10

How many federal agencies are responsible for managing land resources in the United States?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

4

Land Resources Answers