Unit Test ESS.4- Earth's Natural Resources

Question 1

Which of the following best explains why deforestation increases the risk of floods in an area?a.Tree leaves catch and retain rain water.b.Trees block the free flow of water.c.Deforestation increases precipitation.d.Tree roots improve soil water retention.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Hurricanes are more destructive than tornados due to _______.a.coastal storm surgesb.their shorter durationc.the combination of high winds and flood watersd.all of the above

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Which correctly lists the three land uses that the Bureau of Land Management was originally created to manage?

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grazing, mining, developing oil and gas

Question 4

Which statement accurately describes one role of water on Earth?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Water in plants and animals transports nutrients into cells.

Question 5

Which correctly lists the three gases that are part of Earth’s cycles in both the atmosphere and biosphere?

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carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen

Question 6

Which statement describes a disadvantage of using natural gas as an energy source?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is hard to stop using.

Question 7

Which resource is renewable?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

wind

Question 8

Which could cause topsoil to be lost?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

wind and water erosion

Question 9

Breaks in which of the following led to the flooding of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?a.sea wallsb.groinsc.leveesd.barrier roads

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 10

Which action destroys topsoil?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

plowing land without replanting

Unit Test ESS.4- Earth's Natural Resources Answers

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