Natural Resources Quiz

What is an example of a renewable energy source?

• Geothermal power

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Hydroelectric power

Name one method of water conservation.

• Desalination plants

• Leaving taps running

• Rainwater harvesting

• Watering lawns daily

What are some sustainable forest management practices?

• Clear-cutting, urbanization, overgrazing

• Selective logging, reforestation, agroforestry, reducing deforestation

How is mineral extraction typically carried out?

• Manufacturing, processing, packaging

• Baking, cooking, brewing

• Mining, drilling, quarrying

• Farming, fishing, hunting

Which renewable energy source relies on the sun's energy?

• Solar energy

• Hydropower

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

How can individuals contribute to water conservation?

• By ignoring leaks and water waste

• By leaving faucets running constantly

• By taking shorter showers, fixing leaks, using water-efficient appliances, collecting rainwater, and reducing water waste.

• By using water-intensive landscaping

Why is reforestation important in forest management?

• Reforestation causes a decrease in carbon sequestration

• Reforestation helps restore ecosystems, sequester carbon dioxide, prevent soil erosion, provide habitats for wildlife, and maintain biodiversity.

• Reforestation has no impact on the environment

• Reforestation leads to increased deforestation

What environmental impacts are associated with mineral extraction?

• Habitat preservation, erosion prevention, pollution mitigation, and climate regulation

• Deforestation, habitat destruction, soil erosion, water pollution, and air pollution

• Urbanization, wildlife protection, agricultural development, and renewable energy

• Deforestation, water conservation, soil enrichment, and air purification

What is the process of hydroelectric power generation?

• The process of hydroelectric power generation involves burning fossil fuels to produce electricity.

• The process of hydroelectric power generation involves harnessing wind energy to generate power.

• The process of hydroelectric power generation involves converting sunlight into electricity.

• The process of hydroelectric power generation involves storing water in a reservoir, releasing it through turbines, generating electricity, and distributing it through power lines.

What are the benefits of using wind energy as a renewable source?

• Wind energy is unreliable and inconsistent

• Wind energy is harmful to wildlife and ecosystems

• Wind turbines are noisy and disrupt local communities

• Wind energy is renewable, abundant, and clean. It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, creates jobs, and can be cost-effective in the long run.