Natural Resources: Types, Uses, and Conservation

Question 1

Which daily action can USE UP our natural resources?

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Cutting down trees without planting new ones

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Recycling

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Saving water

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Riding the bus instead of driving

Question 2

What is the main reason we need natural resources?

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To have food, water, and a place to live.

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To make our lives easier.

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To make money.

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None of these

Question 3

Which of these options is a renewable natural resource?

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Wind

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Natural gas (fossil fuel)

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Coal (fossil fuel)

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Oil (fossil fuel)

Question 4

Which of these is NOT an example of a human activity that can impact the availability of natural resources?

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Recycling paper or plastic

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Cutting down forests (deforestation)

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Burning fossil fuels like gasoline or oil

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Polluting rivers and lakes

Question 5

True or False: Natural resources are only found in wild and untouched areas.

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False

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True

Question 6

Which of the following can be replaced naturally over time?

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Sunlight

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Oil

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Coal

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Gold

Question 7

Which of these activities could cause soil to be washed away?

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Building new roads

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Planting trees

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Adding a layer of soil

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Creating a pond

Question 8

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

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Natural gas

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Solar energy

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Wind power

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Water

Question 9

Which resource cannot be replaced naturally and will eventually run out?

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Coal

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Biomass

Question 10

Why is it important to protect and preserve our natural resources?

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To make sure they are available for future generations

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To prevent pollution

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To reduce waste

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To save money

Question 11

What is the key difference between a renewable and a non-renewable resource?

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Renewable resources can be naturally replaced, while non-renewable resources cannot

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Renewable resources are more expensive than non-renewable resources

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Renewable resources are only found in certain parts of the world

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Non-renewable resources are always available

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a way to help protect our natural resources?

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Cut down forests to clear land

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Reduce, reuse, and recycle

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Use renewable energy sources

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Protect wildlife habitats

Question 13

What is the difference between a natural resource and a manufactured resource?

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Natural resources are found in nature, while manufactured resources are made by humans

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Manufactured resources are always more sustainable than natural resources

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Natural resources are always cheaper than manufactured resources

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There is no difference between a natural resource and a manufactured resource

Question 14

Which of the following is a renewable resource that can be replaced naturally?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 15

What does conservation involve?

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Using natural resources wisely and reducing waste

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Discovering new methods to extract natural resources

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Shielding natural resources from pollution

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Importing natural resources from other countries

Question 16

Why is conserving natural resources essential?

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To safeguard the environment for future generations

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To reduce expenses

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To combat pollution

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To create new employment opportunities

Question 17

How do resources differ from reserves?

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A resource can be utilized, while a reserve is set aside for future use

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A reserve can be used, while a resource is stored for future use

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Resources and reserves are identical

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A reserve is a natural occurrence, while a resource is man-made

Question 18

What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replaced naturally.

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A resource that cannot be replaced naturally.

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A resource that is found in abundance.

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A resource that is only found in certain parts of the world.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a reason to conserve natural resources?

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To become famous

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To protect the environment

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To save money

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To reduce dependence on foreign countries

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a human activity that can impact natural resources?

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Pollution

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Planting trees

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Volcanic eruptions

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Recycling

Question 21

What type of energy source is natural gas?

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Fossil fuel

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Renewable

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Non-renewable

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Hydroelectric

Question 22

What is the main difference between a renewable and a non-renewable resource?

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Renewable resources are replaced naturally, while non-renewable resources are not.

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Renewable resources are more expensive than non-renewable resources.

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Renewable resources are only found in certain parts of the world.

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Non-renewable resources are more environmentally friendly than renewable resources.

Question 23

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource that can be replenished naturally?

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Water

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Iron ore

Question 24

What is the main difference between a fossil fuel and a renewable resource?

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Fossil fuels are formed from ancient organic matter, while renewable resources are constantly replenished.

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Renewable resources are formed from ancient organic matter, while fossil fuels are constantly replenished.

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Fossil fuels are non-renewable, while renewable resources are renewable.

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Renewable resources are non-renewable, while fossil fuels are renewable.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using renewable energy sources?

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Depletion of natural resources

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Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

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Lower energy costs

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Job creation

Question 26

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

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Natural gas

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Solar energy

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Water

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Wind energy

Question 27

What is the term for finding alternative materials or technologies to replace natural resources?

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Substitution

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Conservation

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Sustainability

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Depletion

Question 28

What is the primary consequence of overusing non-renewable resources?

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Resource depletion

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Increased pollution

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Climate change

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Deforestation

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

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Fossil fuels

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Water

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Wind energy

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Wood

Question 30

Fossil fuels are used to generate what?

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Electricity

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Sunlight

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Water

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Oxygen

Question 31

Which type of natural resource can be used to make buildings and roads?

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Mineral

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Renewable resource

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Non-renewable resource

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Water

Question 32

How can we reduce our impact on the environment?

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Reduce, reuse, and recycle

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Use more plastic

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Don't plant trees

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Drive more often

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas?

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Carbon dioxide

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Water vapor

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 34

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy called?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 35

Which type of resource is naturally replenished over time?

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Renewable

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Sustainable

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Biotic

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Exhaustible

Question 36

What is the process of using sunlight to produce electricity called?

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Solar power

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Biomass

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Hydropower

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Wind power

Question 37

What human activity is a major cause of deforestation?

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Logging

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Mining

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Fishing

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Farming

Question 38

Which of the following resources is a type of fossil fuel?

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Coal

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Wood

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Water

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Wind

Question 39

Which natural resource is used to produce paper?

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Timber

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Wind

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Water

Question 40

Which of these things can we use again and again without running out?

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Sunlight

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Coal

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Natural Gas

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Oil

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a good way to save water?

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Leaving the water running while brushing your teeth

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Taking shorter showers

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Watering plants in the morning

Question 42

What natural resource is used to make electricity in a dam?

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Water

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Wind

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Sunlight

Question 43

Which of these things will eventually run out?

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Fossil Fuels

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Wind Energy

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Solar Energy

Question 44

How does riding the bus instead of driving a car help save resources?

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It uses less gasoline.

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It makes the air dirtier.

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It uses more water.

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It costs more money.

Question 45

What is a good way to save energy at home?

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Turning off lights when you leave a room.

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Leaving things plugged in when you're not using them.

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Taking long, hot showers.

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Using the oven instead of the microwave.

Question 46

Why is it important to protect all the different kinds of animals and plants in the world?

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It helps make sure they don't disappear forever.

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It makes fewer kinds of animals and plants.

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It makes the environment less healthy.

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It makes pollution worse.