Natural Resources Quiz

Which of the following is a key concept in conservation?

• Overuse of resources

• Sustainable use of resources

• Ignoring natural resources

• Increasing pollution

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the purpose of hydroelectric power?

• To create pollution

• To generate electricity

• To produce minerals

• To conserve water

What type of resource is represented by solar panels?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Exhaustible

• Limited

What type of resource is represented by a factory with smoke?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Sustainable

• Infinite

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Wind

• Solar

• Oil

• Water

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

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Wind

• Nuclear

What are the two types of natural resources?

• Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

• Organic and Inorganic Resources

• Physical and Chemical Resources

• Biological and Geological Resources

What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• Renewable resources can be replaced; nonrenewable cannot

• Nonrenewable resources can be replaced; renewable cannot

• Both can be replaced

• Neither can be replaced

Why is it important to understand the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• To use resources more efficiently

• To ignore resource limitations

• To increase resource consumption

• To avoid using any resources

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is a key characteristic of nonrenewable resources?

• They are unlimited

• They can be easily replaced

• They are limited and deplete over time

• They are always environmentally friendly