Natural Resources and Their Impact

Natural resources are materials from nature that humans use to survive. Some resources can be replenished, while others take millions of years to form. What are these two types of resources called?

• Organic and Inorganic

• Renewable and Nonrenewable

• Biotic and Abiotic

• Recyclable and Disposable

The sun provides a limitless supply of energy that we can harness. Which type of resource is solar energy?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Finite

• Diminishing

Some energy sources create pollution when burned, affecting air quality. Which of the following is an example of a polluting, nonrenewable energy source?

• Wind Power

• Hydroelectric Power

• Coal

• Geothermal Energy

Moving air caused by the sun heating Earth’s surface can be harnessed to generate electricity. What is this energy source called?

• Geothermal Energy

• Solar Energy

• Wind Power

• Biomass

Water continuously cycles through precipitation and evaporation, making it a renewable resource. Which type of energy uses flowing water to generate power?

• Hydroelectric

• Fossil Fuel

• Biomass

• Nuclear

The heat from Earth’s interior can be used to warm buildings and generate electricity. What is this energy source called?

• Biomass

• Geothermal

• Hydroelectric

• Solar

7. Trees, crops, and animal waste can be converted into energy. What is this renewable energy source called?

• Nuclear

• Biomass

• Natural Gas

• Coal

Oil, coal, and natural gas come from ancient plants and animals that decomposed over millions of years. What are they called?

• Geothermal Resources

• Fossil Fuels

• Biomass Materials

• Hydropower Sources

Mining and extracting nonrenewable resources often damage ecosystems. Which of these is a consequence of fossil fuel extraction?

• A) Air Pollution

• B) Land Degradation

• C) Water Contamination

• D) All of the above

The sun has been producing energy since Earth was formed, making it a constant energy source. What is the main benefit of solar energy?

• It is unlimited

• It causes pollution

• It is expensive

• It is a fossil fuel