Environment Quiz

Which is the term used for any material found in nature that cannot be replaced?

• natural resource

• nonrenewable resource

• renewable resource

Which is the term used for any material found in nature that people use and value?

• natural resource

• nonrenewable resource

• renewable resource

Which is the term used for any material found in nature that the earth can replace in a small amount of time?

• natural resource

• nonrenewable resource

• renewable resource

Energy sources made from the remains of ancient plants and animals

• deforestation

• fossil fuels

• human footprint

• sustainability

The mark that people leave on the environment during their lifetime

• deforestation

• fossil fuels

• human footprint

• sustainability

Using resources in a way that ensures they will be available for future generations

• deforestation

• fossil fuels

• human footprint

• sustainability

The cutting down of trees

• deforestation

• fossil fuels

• human footprint

• sustainability

Wood is a natural resource.

• True

• False

Clothing is a natural resource.

• True

• False

Pencils are a natural resource.

• True

• False