Exploring Natural Resources Quiz

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

• Uranium

What is the main difference between groundwater and surface water?

• Groundwater is found in rivers, surface water is found in lakes

• Groundwater is stored underground, surface water is found on Earth's surface

• Groundwater is salty, surface water is always fresh

• Groundwater is used for swimming, surface water is not

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Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Wind

• Coal

What is the process called that removes salt from seawater to make it drinkable?

• Filtration

• Desalination

• Distillation

• Chlorination

Which of the following is a source of air pollution?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Using solar panels

• Recycling paper

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Which of these is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Wind

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Geothermal energy

Which resource is most likely to be unevenly distributed around the world?

• Sunlight

• Water

• Fossil fuels

• Air

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Which of the following best describes nuclear energy?

• Energy from burning wood

• Energy from splitting atoms

• Energy from moving water

• Energy from the sun

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Which of the following is a benefit of using renewable resources over nonrenewable resources?

• They are more expensive

• They can be replaced naturally

• They pollute more

• They are always available everywhere

Why is desalination not used everywhere as a solution for water shortages?

• It is too simple

• It is very expensive and uses a lot of energy

• It makes water salty

• It is illegal

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