6th Grade Natural Resources Assessment

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal
• Oil
• Solar energy
• Natural gas

What is a characteristic of non-renewable resources?

• They can be replaced quickly.
• They are unlimited.
• They take millions of years to form.
• They are always environmentally friendly.

Which of these resources is considered non-renewable?

• Wind energy
• Hydropower
• Geothermal energy
• Coal

What is an example of a renewable resource being used for energy production?

• Burning coal
• Using solar panels
• Extracting oil
• Mining natural gas

Which continent has the largest deposits of crude oil?

• Africa
• Asia
• North America
• South America

How does globalization impact the usage of natural resources?

• It leads to the isolation of markets.
• It decreases the demand for natural resources.
• It increases global trade and resource sharing.
• It stops the flow of resources between countries.

Which natural resource is primarily used in the production of electricity in the United States?

• Coal
• Diamonds
• Gold
• Uranium

Which of these is a major trade route for transporting oil?

• The Great Wall of China
• The Panama Canal
• The Silk Road
• The Suez Canal

What is one way to conserve non-renewable resources?

• Use them as quickly as possible.
• Ignore recycling programs.
• Use renewable resources instead.
• Increase deforestation.

Which type of energy is generated by the movement of water?

• Solar energy
• Wind energy
• Geothermal energy
• Hydropower