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

conservation

land sales

residential development

privatization

Which statement defines an ore?

Rock broken down to become part of the topsoil.

Rock dug out from the earth to use in construction.

Rock dug out from the deep inside earth and refined.

Rock exposed as a result of loss of topsoil.

Which describes an attribute of nonrenewable resources?

exist in fixed amounts

are unlimited

can often be replaced in a short time

are replaced faster than they are used

Which statement describes why the US Forest Service is important?

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

It supervises public access of lands, manages wilderness areas, and enforces federal wildlife laws.

It manages wilderness areas, enforces federal wildlife laws, and helps foreign governments with international conservation efforts.

It enforces federal wildlife laws, helps foreign governments with international conservation efforts, and protects ecosystems.

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

talc

gypsum

graphite

salt

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