Brain Pop Natural Resources Quiz

Why are trees considered natural resources?

• They provide valuable shade that no other resource can provide.

• Humans use them to produce paper, lumber, fuel, and other products.

• They are an important source of firewood for campfires.

• They grow back after they're cut down.

Which of these is a factual statement about natural resources?

• Someday, humans will run out of fossil fuels.

• Using wind energy will make us feel better about ourselves.

• As soon as they're available, everyone should drive solar-powered cars.

• Fuel cells are the most important technology we've ever developed.

Which is the most likely reason why soil erosion can be a major problem?

• Soil contains expensive minerals.

• a region's agriculture can be destroyed if the soil erodes.

• Soil is a nonrenewable resources.

• Dangerous, radioactive elements exist under the soil.

Why isn't glass considered a natural resource?

• It isn't used by humans.

• it's nonrenewable.

• It's not found in nature.

• It has a limited number of cases.

What is the key difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• All nonrenewable resources pollute the environment; renewable resources don't.

• Nonrenewable resources must be refined before humans can use them.; renewable resources don't.

• Nonrenewable resources exist in unlimited quantities renewable resources don't.

• Nonrenewable resources exist in limited quantities; renewable resources don't.

Which of the following is the most sensible way to conserve natural resources?

• Stop using electricity entirely.

• Bike or walk to school instead of taking a gasoline powered car.

• Don't use any products made from trees.

• Never ride in a car.

Why is wind energy considered a renewable resources?

• it can be found in a variety of places.

• it costs little to control or use.

• The wind can blow incredibly fast.

• It's unlikely that we'll run out of wind.