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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