Worksheet

Protecting Earth's Resources

Grade 5 - Science - Building Confidence

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  1. Which problem affects the resource fresh water?

    • leaky faucets waste treated water
    • bare garden beds lose soil during storms
    • too many trees are cut without replacement
    • discarded electronics waste useful metals

  2. Which solution best protects fresh water?

    • recycle electronics through approved programs
    • repair leaks and use water-saving fixtures
    • plant cover crops and add mulch
    • walk, bike, carpool, or use cleaner transport when possible

  3. Which evidence would support the solution for fresh water?

    • carpool days reduced the number of cars at school
    • replanted areas regained young trees
    • air sensors measured fewer particles after the change
    • the school used fewer liters after fixing leaks

  4. Why is "throw batteries and devices into regular trash" a weak resource-protection plan?

    • it would waste or harm the named resource
    • it is supported by the evidence
    • it directly reduces the named problem
    • it protects the resource better than conservation

  5. Which question belongs in a protecting Earth's resources investigation about fresh water?

    • Which suffix makes a noun?
    • What evidence shows the solution reduces use or harm?
    • Which predator eats the rabbit?
    • Which star looks brightest because it is closest?

  6. Which problem affects the resource clean air?

    • too many trees are cut without replacement
    • smoke and exhaust add particles to the air
    • bare garden beds lose soil during storms
    • cars burn fuel and add pollution

  7. Which solution best protects fossil fuels?

    • recycle electronics through approved programs
    • replant trees and use paper carefully
    • idle engines longer in the parking lot
    • walk, bike, carpool, or use cleaner transport when possible

  8. Which evidence would support the solution for minerals?

    • recycling recovered metals for reuse
    • air sensors measured fewer particles after the change
    • the school used fewer liters after fixing leaks
    • replanted areas regained young trees

  9. Why is "cut young trees before they can grow" a weak resource-protection plan?

    • it protects the resource better than conservation
    • it directly reduces the named problem
    • it would waste or harm the named resource
    • it is supported by the evidence

  10. Which question belongs in a protecting Earth's resources investigation about fossil fuels?

    • What evidence shows the solution reduces use or harm?
    • Which suffix makes a noun?
    • Which star looks brightest because it is closest?
    • Which predator eats the rabbit?
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