Natural Resources: Types, Uses, and Conservation for 6th Grade Science

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a non-renewable natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Wind energy

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Petroleum

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Natural gas

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Groundwater

Question 2

Which of the following is a natural resource that can be replaced naturally over time?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

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Fossil fuels

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Minerals

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered a natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Manufactured goods

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Sunlight

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Soil

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Air

Question 4

What is the process of using natural resources in a way that ensures their availability for future generations called?

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Sustainable use

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Preservation

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Extraction

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Depletion

Question 5

What is the main source of energy for plants during photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

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Water

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Minerals

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Air

Question 6

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Wind

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Solar energy

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Water

Question 7

What is the primary cause of deforestation?

Accepted Answer

Logging

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Natural disasters

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Climate change

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Urbanization

Question 8

Which of the following is a responsible way to dispose of waste?

Accepted Answer

Recycling or composting it

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Burning it in an open field

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Dumping it in a landfill

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Flushing it down the toilet

Question 9

What is the term for the total amount of a natural resource that exists in the Earth's crust?

Accepted Answer

Stock

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Flow

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Reserve

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Capacity

Question 10

Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

Accepted Answer

To protect the environment for future generations.

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To save money on energy bills.

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To have more resources for ourselves.

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To avoid getting in trouble with the government.

Question 11

What is the primary source of energy for plants?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

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Water

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Soil

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Wind

Question 12

What is the term for the process by which water evaporates from plants and returns to the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Transpiration

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Photosynthesis

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Condensation

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Precipitation

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Cars

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Water

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Minerals

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Oil

Question 14

Which of these resources can be replaced naturally over time?

Accepted Answer

Trees

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Iron ore

Question 15

What is the main energy source for most living things?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

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Fossil fuels

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Water

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Wind

Question 16

Which of these actions helps to conserve water?

Accepted Answer

Taking shorter showers

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Watering lawns in the middle of the day

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Using a dishwasher instead of hand-washing dishes

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Leaving faucets running while brushing teeth

Question 17

What is the main reason for the overuse of natural resources?

Accepted Answer

Increased human population growth

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Technological advancements

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Natural disasters

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Economic growth

Question 18

Which of these actions does NOT reduce air pollution?

Accepted Answer

Burning more fossil fuels

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Using public transportation

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Conserving energy

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Planting trees

Question 19

Which of these is **not** a natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Electricity

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Water

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Soil

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Air

Question 20

Which of these is a **renewable** natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Trees

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Coal

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Oil

Answer

Minerals

Question 21

Which of these is a **responsible** way to dispose of electronic waste?

Accepted Answer

Recycling it at a designated facility

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Throwing it in the regular trash

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Burning it in a backyard fire

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Leaving it on the side of the road

Question 22

Which of these is a **renewable** source of energy?

Accepted Answer

Wind power

Answer

Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Car

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Sunlight

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Trees

Answer

Coal

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT considered a renewable natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Coal

Answer

Water

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Wind

Answer

Solar energy

Question 25

What is the most abundant source of water for humans?

Accepted Answer

Groundwater

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Rivers

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Lakes

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Oceans

Question 26

What is the primary objective of conservation policies?

Accepted Answer

To protect natural resources for future use

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To reduce pollution

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To promote economic growth

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To create jobs

Question 27

What natural resource is used to make clothing?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

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Iron

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Gold

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Petroleum

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?

Accepted Answer

Natural gas

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Wood

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Solar energy

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Water

Question 29

What is the primary reason for the depletion of natural resources?

Accepted Answer

Overconsumption

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Deforestation

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Climate change

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Pollution

Question 30

Which of the following is an advantage of using renewable energy sources?

Accepted Answer

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

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Lower cost of production

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Limited availability

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High maintenance

Question 31

What is the process by which plants produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Combustion

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Decomposition

Question 32

Which of the following is not considered a natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Smartphones

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Water

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Oil

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Wind

Question 33

Which natural resource is harnessed by wind turbines to generate electricity?

Accepted Answer

Wind

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Water

Answer

Sunlight

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Coal

Question 34

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Water

Answer

Oil

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Coal

Answer

Minerals

Question 35

What term describes the responsible use of natural resources to minimize waste and ensure their availability for the future?

Accepted Answer

Conservation

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Sustainability

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Preservation

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Extraction

Question 36

Which natural resource is essential for all life on Earth and covers about 70% of the planet's surface?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Air

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Soil

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Oil

Question 37

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Water

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Wind

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Soil

Question 38

Which of the following is not a renewable natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Natural gas

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Solar energy

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Water

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Trees

Question 39

What process converts natural resources into forms that people can use?

Accepted Answer

Resource Transformation

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Conservation

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Extraction

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT considered a natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Oil

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Water

Answer

Sunlight

Question 41

Which type of natural resource can be replenished naturally over time?

Accepted Answer

Water

Answer

Natural gas

Answer

Oil

Answer

Coal

Question 42

Which of the following is a way we can protect our natural resources?

Accepted Answer

Recycling

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Burning fossil fuels

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Using plastic bags

Question 43

Which natural resource is used to generate electricity in many power plants around the world?

Accepted Answer

Coal

Answer

Water

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Sunlight

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Wind

Question 44

Which of the following is a resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up?

Accepted Answer

Oil

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Water

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Soil

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Trees

Question 45

What is a benefit of using renewable natural resources?

Accepted Answer

Reduced pollution

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Increased greenhouse gas emissions

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Depletion of natural resources

Question 46

Which natural resource is vital for the growth and survival of plants?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Natural gas

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Oil

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Coal

Question 47

Which of the following is a responsible approach to protecting our natural resources?

Accepted Answer

Reduce, reuse, and recycle

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Wasting resources

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Using disposable products excessively