Grade 8 Geography: Resources Quiz

What are natural resources?

• Man-made products

• Resources obtained from nature

• Energy resources

• None of the above

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

Which resource is non-renewable?

• Water

• Wind

• Fossil fuels

• Sunlight

What is sustainable development?

• Using resources for current needs

• Overusing resources

• Managing resources for future needs

• Ignoring resource management

Which is an example of a biotic resource?

• Rocks

• Water

• Forests

• Wind

Which of these is an abiotic resource?

• Plants

• Animals

• Minerals

• Forests

What is the main use of coal?

• Construction

• Generating electricity

• Producing medicines

• None of the above

Which energy resource is the cleanest?

• Nuclear energy

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Oil

Which country is the largest producer of wind energy?

• India

• China

• USA

• Germany

What is the primary use of petroleum?

• Making plastics

• Generating electricity

• Fuel for transportation

• Building materials