6th ES Natural Resources 3.1

Natural Resources​

Open Ended

What are some things around you that have come from nature? Be creative.

Multiple Choice

Your body needs food. Which type of natural resource is this?

• water

• air

• living things

• rocks/minerals

• land

Multiple Select

A city is going to build a new library. Which 2 types of natural resources will they need?

• water

• air

• living things

• rocks/minerals

• land

Multiple Choice

A city is experiencing a heat wave. Which natural resource should people stock up on?

• water

• air

• living things

• rocks/minerals

• land

Multiple Choice

Which type of fuel is being used in the picture?

• petroleum

• natural gas

• coal

Multiple Choice

Which type of fuel is being used in the picture?

• petroleum

• natural gas

• coal

• biomass

Multiple Select

Select ALL the fuels that come from the remains of ANCIENT organisms (fossil fuels).

• petroleum

• natural gas

• coal

• biomass

Multiple Choice

Fossil fuels, nuclear power, and geothermal power all have something in common. They use _______ to turn a turbine to generate electricity.

• fire

• coal

• steam

Multiple Choice

Fossil fuels generate electricity by burning the fuel to heat water. Nuclear power generates electricity by __________, which releases nuclear energy from radioactive materials.

• fission

• radiation

• convection

Multiple Choice

Geothermal energy boils water using heat from pockets of melted __________.

• rock

• ice

• metal

• plastic

Multiple Choice

According to the map, which state would have the most access to sunlight during the day, making solar energy a good energy source?

• Arizona (AZ)

• New York (NY)

• Michigan (MI)

• Florida (FL)

Multiple Choice

Places along the coast that experience high and low tides may use _________ power to generate electricity.

• tidal

• wave

• solar

• hydroelectric dam

Multiple Choice

Alaska has the most rivers in the United States. Which energy source may be a good choice for Alaska?

• tidal

• wave

• solar

• hydroelectric dam