Quiz about Florida Natural Resources

Question 1

The picture shows people mining raw sand. Raw sand is a natural resource. Which statement best describes raw sand?

Accepted Answer

a nonrenewable resource used to make glass and computer chips

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a renewable resource used to make glass and computer chips

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a nonrenewable resource used to make plant fertilizer

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a renewable resource used to make plant fertilizer

Question 2

Which list contains renewable natural resources found in Florida?

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wind, sunlight, water

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oil, sand, sunlight, water

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oranges, wind, water, limestone

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sand, oil, limestone, orange

Question 3

Which statement BEST explains why water can be both a renewable or a nonrenewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Water is renewable because it can be replaced. It is nonrenewable because people use groundwater faster than it can be replaced.

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Water is renewable because it can't be replaced. It is nonrenewable because people use groundwater and it can be replaced.

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Water is only a nonrenewable resource because it can't be replaced.

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Water is only a renewable resource because it can be replaced.

Question 4

something that is found in nature and is valuable to humans

Accepted Answer

Natural Resources

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renewable resources

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alternative energy sources

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solar power

Question 5

Which resource do these turbines gather?

Accepted Answer

Wind

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Water

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Oil

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Natural Gas

Question 6

Plants

Accepted Answer

Renewable Resource

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Nonrenewable Resource

Question 7

Water

Accepted Answer

Renewable Resource

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Nonrenewable Resource

Question 8

One of Florida's natural resources is ____________________ and is used to make fertilizer.

Accepted Answer

Phosphate

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Silicon

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Limestone

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Ore

Question 9

Which of the following lists are examples of natural resources?

Accepted Answer

soil, water, and rocks

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water, glass, and soil

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glass, farmers, and water

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rocks, soil, and farmers

Question 10

_________ is one of Florida's natural resources. It is a mineral found in sand and is used for making computer chips and solar cells.

Accepted Answer

Silicon

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Coal

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Phosphate

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Limestone

Question 11

This sedimentary rock found in Florida is used to build roads, make cement and concrete.

Accepted Answer

Limestone

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Granite

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Phosphate

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Silicon

Question 12

Which of the following is a renewable natural resource found in Florida that is crucial for solar energy production?

Accepted Answer

C) Sunlight

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A) Phosphate

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B) Silicon

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D) Limestone

Question 13

What is the primary reason Florida's wetlands are considered valuable natural resources?

Accepted Answer

B) They provide habitat for diverse wildlife.

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A) They are a source of oil.

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C) They are used for urban development.

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D) They are a source of minerals.

Question 14

Which natural resource found in Florida is primarily used in the agriculture industry for soil enrichment?

Accepted Answer

B) Phosphate

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A) Silicon

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C) Limestone

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D) Sand

Question 15

How does the presence of limestone in Florida contribute to the state's economy?

Accepted Answer

C) It is essential for the construction industry.

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A) It is used in the production of electronics.

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B) It supports the fishing industry.

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D) It is a major source of renewable energy.

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