Quiz about Distribution of Natural Resources

Question 1

Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a mineral?

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crystal structure

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artificially manufactured

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liquid

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formed from organic processes

Question 2

Which of the following statements about minerals and ores is true?

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All ores are minerals but not all minerals are ores.

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Minerals are deposits of valuable ores.

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Minerals are products that are made from ores.

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Minerals form from solutions but ores form from volcanoes.

Question 3

The most abundant water resource on Earth is

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saltwater

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freshwater

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groundwater

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surface water

Question 4

Factors such as precipitation, ______, and surface features determines where surface water can form on Earth.

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temperature

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location

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water

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ice

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable resource?

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natural gas

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sunlight

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water

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wood

Question 6

Are humans more likely to use surface water or groundwater as a freshwater source and why?

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Surface water because it is easy to obtain.

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Surface water because it is difficult to obtain.

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Groundwater because it is difficult to obtain.

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Groundwater because it is easy to obtain.

Question 7

What are the different sources of freshwater on Earth (choose all that apply.)

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Glaciers

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Ice caps

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Groundwater

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Surface water

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Oceans

Question 8

What are minerals?

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Nonliving solid substances made from a particular combination of elements.

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Nonliving liquid substances made from a particular combination of elements.

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Living liquid substances made from a particular combination of elements.

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Liquid solid substance made from a particular combination of elements.

Question 9

In what ways can minerals form? Choose the 3 that apply.

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From cooled magma and lava

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From elements in solutions that crystallize

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From organic materials

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From gases that condense into solids

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From melting solids

Question 10

Most freshwater on Earth is

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locked up in ice

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in the atmosphere as water vapor

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found on the surface in lakes and rivers

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located underground

Question 11

Why do some places lack freshwater while others have plenty of freshwater?

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Water resources are unequally distributed as most of the freshwater is tied up in glacier and ice caps.

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Water sources are not available to some people because they live in a region where the water cycle is not active.

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Some freshwater sources are not available because they are trapped in underground aquifers.

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Some places lack freshwater due to improper damming of natural waterways.

Question 12

How does evaporation contribute to mineral formation?

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The materials begin as a solution and the liquid evaporates leaving behind elements and compounds.

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Elements and compounds crystallize in the open air to form minerals.

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Elements and compounds flow through cracks in rocks, then evaporate, leaving behind crystals.

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The materials begin as crystals and after evaporation the minerals are left in their natural form.

Question 13

Which of the following sentences explains the difference between minerals and ores?

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When mineral deposits are large enough and valuable enough to be mined from the ground, people remove it from the ground so they can use it or sell it to make money.

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A mineral is a solid substance that is nonliving and made from a particular combination of elements.

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Gold, quartz, and talc are examples.

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Minerals and ores are found all over Earth but they are not equally distributed because of they way they form.

Question 14

The continent most affected by water scarcity is

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Africa

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South America

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United States

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Europe

Question 15

Why is there an unequal distribution of water around the world?

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The water supply is a result of meteorological and geological forces.

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Some regions require and use more water than others.

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Much of the water is trapped in the atmosphere as part of the water cycle.

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Pollution affects the water supply in certain areas and not others.

Question 16

For what reason is the groundwater limited or unavailable?

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Much of the groundwater is locked in mineral formations in the mantle and it takes millions of years to exchange with surface water.

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Much of the groundwater is in regions where there is a higher chance of it being polluted or contaminated.

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Much of the groundwater is locked up in ice or found only in permafrost.

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Much of the groundwater is below a deep layer of porous rock which cannot be easily accessed by drilling.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

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Renewable resources are unlimited while nonrenewable resources are limited.

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Renewable resources cannot be replaces and nonrenewable resources can be replaced.

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Both renewable and nonrenewable resources are sustainable.

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Renewable resources are man-made while nonrenewable resources are naturally occurring.

Question 18

What problems come from using fossil fuels. Choose two that apply.

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nonrenewable

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contributes to the greenhouse effect

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burns very hot

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expensive

Question 19

What does this form of power depend on for generating electricity?

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movement of turbines spun by large amounts of water

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movement of turbines spun by moving air

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converting the energy from the sun

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evaporation of large volumes of water

Question 20

What percentage of freshwater is found in the form of groundwater?

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20%

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21%

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79%

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1%

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