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Standard 6.0 Environmental Science

Topic A. Natural Resources and Human Needs

Indicator 1. Recognize and explain how renewable and nonrenewable natural resources are used by humans in Maryland to meet basic needs.

Objective b. Describe how humans use renewable natural resources, such as plants, soil, water, animals.

Selected Response Item

Trees are a renewable natural resource.

Which of these industries has the least need for trees?

  1. automobile manufacturing
  2. home building
  3. landscaping
  4. newspaper
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Correct Answer:
A