Natural Resources Quiz

What is a natural resource?

• A natural resource is a man-made material or substance that occurs in the environment.

• A natural resource is any material or substance that is artificially created and used by humans.

• A natural resource is any material or substance that occurs naturally in the environment and is used by humans for their benefit.

• A natural resource is a material or substance that is found only in urban areas and used by humans.

Name three examples of renewable natural resources.

• coal, oil, natural gas

• solar energy, wind energy, water resources

• nuclear energy, geothermal energy, biomass

• minerals, metals, timber

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable natural resources?

• Renewable natural resources can be replenished or regenerated, while non-renewable natural resources cannot.

• Renewable natural resources are more expensive than non-renewable natural resources.

• Renewable natural resources are less abundant than non-renewable natural resources.

• Renewable natural resources are used more frequently than non-renewable natural resources.

What are fossil fuels and give three examples.

• coal, oil, natural gas

• rock, sand, soil

• water, air, sunlight

• wood, wind, solar

What is the main source of energy for most living organisms?

• water

• protein

• glucose

• oxygen

What are the three main types of rocks and how are they formed?

• Volcanic, sedimentary, and metamorphic

• Sandstone, shale, and quartzite

• Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

• Granite, limestone, and marble

What is the water cycle and how does it work?

• The water cycle is the process of water being absorbed by plants and then released into the atmosphere.

• The water cycle is the movement of water from the ocean to the land.

• The water cycle is the process of water turning into ice and then melting back into water.

• The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface through processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

What is deforestation and why is it harmful?

• Deforestation is the process of clearing or removing trees from a forested area. It is harmful because it leads to the loss of biodiversity, contributes to climate change, and disrupts ecosystems.

• Deforestation is the process of clearing or removing trees from a forested area. It is not harmful because it does not affect biodiversity, climate change, or ecosystems.

• Deforestation is the process of cutting down trees for construction purposes. It is harmful because it promotes biodiversity, reduces climate change, and enhances ecosystems.

• Deforestation is the process of planting more trees in a forested area. It is harmful because it increases biodiversity, reduces climate change, and enhances ecosystems.

What are the three R's of conservation?

• Refuse, Repurpose, Regenerate

• Renew, Repurpose, Replenish

• Reject, Reclaim, Restore

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

What is pollution and how does it affect natural resources?

• Pollution is the intentional introduction of harmless substances into the environment, which has no effect on natural resources.

• Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment, which can negatively impact natural resources.

• Pollution is the process of removing harmful substances from the environment, which can improve natural resources.

• Pollution is the release of beneficial substances into the environment, which can positively impact natural resources.