Question

part b - fill in the blank
use word bank to complete each sentence.
word bank: climate reservoirs natural resource water cycle environment drought access conserve contaminate famine recycle region factor

1. trees are an important ____________ because they provide oxygen and wood.
2. the sahara desert has a hot and dry ____________.
3. people in cities often get their drinking water from ____________.
4. we should ____________ paper, plastic, and glass to reduce waste.
5. without clean water ____________, many communities struggle to survive.
6. a major ____________ in where crops can grow is the type of soil.
7. california often experiences ____________ due to lack of rainfall.
8. the amazon rainforest is a ____________ with rich biodiversity.
9. dumping chemicals into a river will ____________ the water.
10. the ____________ moves water from oceans to clouds and back to land

Explanation:

1. Trees are a valuable natural - resource providing oxygen and wood.
2. The Sahara Desert has a hot and dry climate.
3. Reservoirs are where cities often get their drinking water from.
4. Recycling paper, plastic, and glass helps reduce waste.
5. Without access to clean water, communities struggle.
6. Soil type is a major factor in crop - growth.
7. Lack of rainfall in California leads to drought.
8. The Amazon Rainforest is a region with high biodiversity.
9. Dumping chemicals in a river contaminates the water.
10. The water cycle moves water between oceans, clouds, and land.

Answer:

1. natural resource
2. climate
3. reservoirs
4. recycle
5. access
6. factor
7. drought
8. region
9. contaminate
10. water cycle