Part A
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Ecosystems are made up of all living things in the environment.
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If an ecosystem is damaged, it can easily be fixed.
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Natural resources are living and non-living things.
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The word petroleum means “oil from rock.”
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We depend on Earth’s natural resources for survival.
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Part B
Complete the Sentences.
Use the following words to complete
the sentences.
environmental impact conserve recycling
resource biodegradable
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____________________ materials can be recycled through composting.
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____________________involves making new products out of glass, plastic, and
paper products.
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Oil spills are one example of a(n)
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9.
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A(n)
is a material we use to meet
our wants and needs.
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Reduce, reuse, and recycle are three ways to ____________ resources.
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Part C
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question.
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An example of a living resource is
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12.
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An example of a non-living resource is
a. | crabs | b. | gold | c. | a cedar
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Petroleum is used to make
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Conservation means
a. | keeping resources so that only you can use them | b. | being careful how we
use resources so they are here for tomorrow | c. | preventing people from using up too many
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Part D
Answer the Question
Use sentences to answer
the question.
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How do traditional Aboriginal communities protect their ecosystems?
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