Understanding Natural Resources

What is a natural resource?

• A man-made object

• A material found in nature useful to people

• A type of technology

• A synthetic chemical.

Fill in the blank: Countries with large forests generally export ______.

• Electronics

• Wood and paper products

• Automobiles

• Textiles

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Water

• Copper

Fill in the blank: _______ is a renewable resource that is essential for life on Earth.

• Uranium

• Soil

• Gold

• Plastic

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Biomass

Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years. Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• A) Oil

• B) Coal

• C) Natural gas

• D) Wood

Fill in the blank: Many people fear that humans are destroying the world's natural resources by _______.

• conserving energy

• planting trees

• clearing land for farming

• using solar panels

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What are fossil fuels formed from?

• Buried remains of ancient organisms

• Rocks and minerals

• Water and air

• Sunlight and wind

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Fossil fuels are primarily used as a source of ______.

• Food

• Energy

• Water

• Shelter

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Which of the following is considered the most widely used solid fossil fuel?

• Natural Gas

• Petroleum

• Coal

• Peat