AnswersHS Earth and Space Science Sem. 1Land Resources ESS4.3

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Which material is a part of bedrock?

A
silt
B
plants
C
wood
D
water
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Which describes an attribute of nonrenewable resources?

A
exist in fixed amounts
B
are unlimited
C
can often be replaced in a short time
D
are replaced faster than they are used
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Which statement defines an ore?

A
Rock broken down to become part of the topsoil.
B
Rock dug out from the earth to use in construction.
C
Rock dug out from the deep inside earth and refined.
D
Rock exposed as a result of loss of topsoil.
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An aggregate is one type of land resource. What is an aggregate?

A
a layer of solid rock found beneath soil
B
the top layer of soil
C
a natural mixture of sand, gravel, and crushed stone
D
a naturally occurring mineral or rock
5

Which statement describes why the US Forest Service is important?

A
It protects ecosystems, supervises public access of lands, and manages wilderness areas.
B
It supervises public access of lands, manages wilderness areas, and enforces federal wildlife laws.
C
It manages wilderness areas, enforces federal wildlife laws, and helps foreign governments with international conservation efforts.
D
It enforces federal wildlife laws, helps foreign governments with international conservation efforts, and protects ecosystems.
6

Which federal agency makes sure federal wildlife laws are followed?

A
US Forest Service
B
US Fish and Wildlife Service
C
Bureau of Land Management
D
National Park Service
7

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

A
talc
B
gypsum
C
graphite
D
salt
8

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

A
Bureau of Land Management
B
National Park Service
C
US Forest Service
D
US Fish and Wildlife Service
9

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

A
conservation
B
land sales
C
residential development
D
privatization
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What agency is directly related to supervising and managing campgrounds?

A
US Forest Service
B
Bureau of Land Management
C
US Fish and Wildlife Service
D
National Park Service

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