Natural Resources Quiz

What are natural resources?

• Things made by humans

• Things found in nature that are useful to humans

• Things that cannot be used by humans

• Things that are always harmful to humans

Which of these is a nonrenewable resource?

• Air

• Oil

• Sunlight

• Water

What is the main goal of conservation?

• To increase pollution

• To use resources wisely and not waste them

• To deplete resources quickly

• To ignore environmental issues

Which of these is NOT a renewable resource?

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Coal

• Water

What is a clear, colorless liquid that is essential for life and found in oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams?

• Water

• Air

• Oil

• Sand

What do wind turbines capture to convert into electrical energy?

• Solar energy

• Kinetic energy of the air/wind

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

Which natural resource is used to generate electricity through wind turbines?

• Water

• Air

• Plants

• Animals

Which resource is essential for providing food and medicinal compounds?

• Water

• Air

• Plants

• Animals

What is the primary function of wind turbines?

• To provide heat

• To generate electricity

• To store water

• To grow plants

Which of the following is a thick, dark liquid fossil fuel found underground?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Petroleum

• Wood