Chemistry 9.1 - Natural Resources

9.1 - Natural Resources

By Mrs. Ojerio

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs a land cover with its most appropriate use?

• Cover: Forestland

  Use: Lumber

• Cover: Urban land

  Use: Growing crops

• Cover: Rangeland

  Use: Industry

• Cover : Developed land

  Use: Grazing livestock

Multiple Choice

What is the main use of freshwater worldwide?

• Home

• Industry

• Recreation

• Agriculture

Multiple Choice

What happens to the available freshwater when population growth is 0?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It stays constant

Multiple Choice

What happens to the available freshwater when the human population increases?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It stays the same

Multiple Choice

When does recycling happen in the mineral resource cycle?

• During formation

• After disposal

• Before distribution

• During extraction

Multiple Choice

What happened to the coal resource when the human population did not experience any growth?

• The coal ran out in about 500 years

• The amount of coal increased.

• The amount of coal stayed the same.

Multiple Choice

What happened to the coal consumption as the human population increased?

• As the human population increased, the supply of coal lasted longer

• As the human population increased, the supply of coal ran out sooner

• As the human population increased, the supply of coal did not change.