Resources Quiz

All of the following are examples of renewable resources except-

• Water

• Air

• Oil

• Timber

Renewable resources-

• can be replenished as they are being used.

• can not be replaced quickly.

• are not used regularly.

• are not necessary.

What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Water

• Wind

• Coal

• Solar Energy

What is an example of a renewable resource?

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Wind

• Fossil Fuels

True or False: Non-renewable resources are damaging to our environment because they release chemicals into our atmosphere

• True

• False

How does the water cycle help to explain why water is a renewable resource?

• Water is not a renewable resource because it can be polluted.

• The water cycle does not help to explain why water is a renewable resource.

• Water is recycled as it continuously moves through the water cycle.

• More water is created when it rains.

Coal, oil and natural gas are also called fossil fuels because--

• they are formed from the remains of living things from 10 years ago.

• they are formed from the remains of living things from 50 years ago.

• they are formed from the remains of living things from 500 of years ago.

• they are formed from the remains of living things from millions of years ago.

Which of the following is not a way to conserve our natural resources?

• Turning off the lights when you leave the room.

• Not Leaving the water running when you are doing the dishes.

• Taking your car to the park that is 2 blocks from your house.

• Using a refillable container to carry water to school to drink during P.E.

Which of the following does NOT qualify as a renewable resource?

• Oxygen

• Fresh water

• Corn Plant

• Gasoline