Overgrazing does NOT limit soil erosion on farmland.

Question

True
False

Answer 1

False

Answer 2

To decrease soil erosion, humans can

a
plant more cover crops
b
plant less cover crops

Answer 3

a) plant more cover crops

Answer 4

Harrison wants to use only containers that come from non-renewable resources. He chooses _________ because it is the only container that comes from a renewable resource such as plants.

a
A plastic cup
b
A paper cup
c
A coffee cup
d
A measuring cup

Answer 5

b) A paper cup

Answer 6

Solar panels that heat water use the Sun's radiant energy to reduce the need for non-renewable energy sources.

True
False

Answer 7

True

Answer 8

Loss of topsoil may lead to the pollution of rivers and streams by increasing _________.

a
Weathering
b
Runoff

Answer 9

b) Runoff

Answer 10

About two-thirds of Georgia is forested and has a lot of potentials to produce power from renewable resources through____________.

a
Biomass
b
Recycling
c
Recharging

Answer 11

a) Biomass

Answer 12

Leaving the lights on when they are not being used is a good way to conserve resources.

True
False

Answer 13

False

Answer 14

Jenny is trying to help her family conserve electricity, so should she leave her computer running all day even when she is not using it?

True
False

Answer 15

False

Answer 16

All non-renewable resources theoretically can be exhausted or depleted.

True
False

Answer 17

True

Answer 18

Recycling aluminum cans will help to reduce the amount of waste in a landfill.

True
False

Answer 19

True

Answer 20

Todd's teacher told him that the gas used to power cars is a natural resource and would run out in the future, and he could help to conserve this natural resource by ________________.

a
using a gas-powered car
b
using an electric-powered car

Answer 21

b) using an electric-powered car

Answer 22

The best question to ask in order to immediately determine whether or not an energy resource is renewable is how long until it runs out.

True
False

Answer 23

True

Answer 24

Rare earth metals are rarely found in large quantities on Earth. Instead, they are spread very thinly throughout Earth's crust, making them very difficult to get. Once the resources such as oil are all used, they are gone forever.

True
False

Answer 25

False

Answer 26

Windmills are _______________ used to harness wind energy and change it into electricity.

a
renewable energy
b
non-renewable energy

Answer 27

a) renewable energy

Answer 28

Energy from burning coal is a _______________source of energy.

a
non-renewable
b
renewable

Answer 29

a) non-renewable

Answer 30

_____________ is a liquid form of fossil fuel used to make gasoline.

a
Petroleum
b
Oil
c
Water

Answer 31

a) Petroleum

Answer 32

Conservation is the best way to reduce the need for additional energy consumption.

True
False

Answer 33

True

Answer 34

As time passes, will global oil reserves continue to increase or decrease as we use them?

a
Decrease
b
Increase

Answer 35

a) Decrease

Answer 36

Conserving resources is important because there are a limited amount of resources on Earth, so conserving them will make them last longer.

True
False

Answer 37

True

Answer 38

Geothermal energy is a type of energy that harnesses Earth's interior heat and can be used continuously. It is considered a renewable resource.

True
False

Answer 39

True

Answer 40

Which statement gives the best explanation about what will happen to the global oil reserves as time goes on?

a
The global oil reserves will turn into alternative forms of fuel.
b
The global oil reserves will continue to increase.
c
The global oil reserves will remain relatively steady.
d
The global oil reserves will continue to decrease.

Answer 41

d) The global oil reserves will continue to decrease.

Answer 42

Todd's teacher told him that the gas used to power cars is a natural resource and would run out in the future. What is one way Todd could help to conserve this natural resource?

a
Todd could try to dig in his backyard to find more natural gas.
b
Todd could put water into the car's gas tank instead of gas.
c
Todd could put less gas in the gas tank each time he fills it up.
d
Todd could use a car powered by electricity instead of gas.

Answer 43

d) Todd could use a car powered by electricity instead of gas.

Answer 44

Which of the following best explains why conserving resources is important?

a
There are a limited amount of resources on Earth, so conserving them will make them last longer.
b
Humans need to learn how to make the resources faster, so conserving them gives them a chance to learn how.
c
There are too many resources on Earth, so conserving them helps to create more space for humans to build cities.
d
Humans require resources, so conserving them helps make sure they are replaced when they are used.

Answer 45

a) There are a limited amount of resources on Earth, so conserving them will make them last longer.

Answer 46

What could humans do to decrease soil erosion?

a
develop land for agriculture
b
plant more cover crops
c
cut down forests for logging
d
allow farm animals to overgraze

Answer 47

b) plant more cover crops

Answer 48

Which of the following is the best way to reduce the need for additional energy consumption?

a
remediation
b
preservation
c
reservation
d
conservation

Answer 49

d) conservation