Federally Owned Land Encompasses All of the Following EXCEPT

question 67

Multiple Choice

Federally owned land encompasses all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)land that that contains important resources such as minerals and fossil fuels
• B)land that possesses historical or cultural significance
• C)land that provides critical biological habitat
• D)no exceptions, all of the above are examples of federally owned land

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Definitions:

Groundwater

Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock, which is an important source of drinking water.

Subsidence

The gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land.

Large Dams

Massive structures built across rivers or other bodies of water to control water flow, supply water for irrigation, and generate hydroelectric power.

Reservoirs

Artificial lakes or storage areas created by constructing dams across rivers or streams to store water for various purposes such as irrigation, power generation, and drinking water supply.