Glencoe Science Level Red

Chapter 22: Earth’s Resources

Standardized Test Practice

1.
About how many millions of tons of solid waste come from paper products?

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A)23
B)27
C)61
D)88
2.
According to the graph, what type of waste makes up the least amount of solid waste?

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A)metals
B)plastic
C)yard waste
D)glass
3.
Which of the following natural resources supplies less of the world's energy than the other sources listed?

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A)nuclear
B)coal
C)crude oil
D)natural gas
4.
Which of the following natural resources makes up the section labeled D?

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A)wind energy
B)gasoline
C)nuclear energy
D)coal
5.
Which part of a laptop computer is made from crude oil?
A)the cardboard package it comes in
B)the plastic case
C)the screws that hold it together
D)the metal wires that connect its different parts
6.
Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
A)diamonds
B)sunlight
C)trees
D)water
7.
How much of the water on Earth is suitable for drinking?
A)about 10%
B)about 15%
C)less than 1%
D)more than 25%
8.
Which of the following does not contribute to acid rain?
A)smoke stacks
B)auto exhaust
C)agricultural fertilizers and pesticides
D)burning coal
9.
Recycled plastic drink bottles can be made into
A)glass bottles.
B)carpet yarn.
C)aluminum cans.
D)newspaper.
10.
Which of the following is a way to reduce solid waste in landfills?
A)take shorter showers
B)recycle paper
C)carpool to school and after-school activities
D)dump hazardous wastes down the drain
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