Question

part a - multiple choice (circle the best answer).

1. which term describes the long - term weather patterns in a certain area?

a) region b) climate c) environment d) factor

1. what is a natural supply of water stored for human use?

a) reservoir b) factor c) cycle d) recycle

1. which of the following is a natural resource?

a) plastic bottle b) gold c) recycling bin d) pollution

1. the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation is called:

a) water cycle b) climate c) famine d) access

1. which term refers to the surroundings in which people, plants, and animals live?

a) famine b) environment c) factor d) region

1. a long period with little or no rainfall is known as:

a) reservoir b) drought c) factor d) climate

1. the ability to get or make use of something is called:

a) conserve b) access c) recycle d) factor

1. to protect resources from being wasted is to:

a) contaminate b) conserve c) famine d) recycle

1. if harmful substances enter water, food, or soil, it is said to:

a) conserve b) recycle c) contaminate d) factor

1. a severe shortage of food that affects a large area is called:

a) famine b) drought c) climate d) access

Explanation:

1. Climate represents long - term weather patterns.
2. A reservoir is a natural or artificial storage of water for human use.
3. Gold is a natural resource found in nature.
4. The water cycle involves evaporation, condensation, and precipitation of water.
5. The environment is the surroundings where living things exist.
6. Drought is a long period with little or no rainfall.
7. Access means the ability to obtain or use something.
8. Conserving resources protects them from being wasted.
9. Contamination occurs when harmful substances enter water, food, or soil.
10. Famine is a severe food shortage affecting a large area.

Answer:

1. b) Climate
2. a) Reservoir
3. b) Gold
4. a) Water cycle
5. b) Environment
6. b) Drought
7. b) Access
8. b) Conserve
9. c) Contaminate
10. a) Famine