AnswersSNHS NV-Environmental ScienceWhat Are Natural Resources?

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Wild animals are not considered a natural resource.

A
T
B
F
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The La Brea Tar Pits are an example of a fossil fuel that

A
is a quickly renewable resource.
B
takes centuries to create.
C
is made of decomposed human bones.
D
will never become scarce.
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Why does fossil fuel use in the United States make the U.S. vulnerable to the political wishes of foreign countries?

A
The US is a net exporter of fossil fuels.
B
Fossil fuels lead to global climate change.
C
The US imports much of its petroleum from foreign countries which set the prices.
D
All of the above.
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Which of the following is not an effective way to manage forests and trees?

A
planned harvesting
B
planting replacements
C
clearcutting
D
soil maintenance
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The leading cause of limited water supplies is _______.

A
low precipitation
B
overuse
C
limiting use
D
government
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Fish, trees, and animals are important wildlife resources that we depend on for survival. Fish are a main source of food for many of the people in the world. Trees have been used to build and heat homes, make paper, and provide food for centuries. Humans hunt land animals such as deer, fox, antelope, and buffalo for food and other products. What can we do to protect wildlife resources so they will be around for future generations?

A
nothing–wildlife resources are renewable and will eventually replenish themselves
B
harvest fast-growing trees, impose fishing limits, and impose laws to prevent poaching and illegal hunting
C
not use wildlife resources–they are nonrenewable and cannot be replaced
D
not allowing fish farming, selected harvesting of younger trees, and laws that do not put a limit on hunting
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Water would be considered a(n) _______.

A
potential renewable resource
B
potential nonrenewable resource
C
actual renewable resource
D
actual nonrenewable resource
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Which of the following is not a natural resource?

A
time
B
water
C
land
D
air
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The natural resources used by society are limited by various factors. Why is coal considered a nonrenewable resource?

A
Once coal is used up, it can never be replaced.
B
Coal is a nonrenewable resource, because it comes from the impact of meteors with the Earth.
C
Coal was a renewable resource, until it was mismanaged by humans.
D
Coal is considered a nonrenewable resource, because it takes millions of years to form.
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Which of the following are benefits of fossil fuel use?

A
low cost
B
abundant
C
ease of use
D
all of the above

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