Lesson 5.3/5.4 Test (Land, Air & Water Resources)

Because people used the land to meet their needs it is considered a ________________________________ .

Most land is used for agriculture, grasslands, and _______________________ .

Trees are cut to get wood for ________________, paper products, wood products and to clear land for development and agriculture.

The cutting of large areas of forests for human activities is known as _________________________________ .

Deposits of minerals that are large enough to be mined for a profit are called _____________________________ .

What would be an example of a product made from a metallic mineral resource?

One way governments can manage forests and other unique ecosystems is by ______________________ them.

Why are air and water important natural resources?

What natural events can cause air pollution?

Nitrogen and sulfur compounds released when fossil fuels burn can react with water in the atmosphere and produce _____________________________________ .

Most of the water on Earth is _____________________ water?

What type of water pollution is a farmer most likely to cause?

Reducing the use of ________________________ and improving energy efficiency can reduce air pollution.

This type of air pollution can irritate your respiratory system and increase the chance of asthma attacks.

One way that you can manage water resources is by _________________________ .