Nebraska Natural Resources Quiz

What are natural resources?

• Things found in the ocean that people use

• Things found in nature that people use

• Things found in cities that people use

• Things found in space that people use

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Oil

• Coal

• Water

• Natural gas

What is the main purpose of a windmill?

• To grind grains into flour

• To provide shade in hot areas

• To generate electricity using wind power

• To pump water up from the ground for animals and crops

What is a landform?

• A natural land feature

• A man-made structure

• A body of water

• A type of soil

Which region in Nebraska has dark, rich soil good for farming?

• Till Plains

• Great Plains

• Sandhills

• Badlands

What do farmers in the Great Plains region of Nebraska primarily raise?

• Cattle, hogs, and chickens

• Corn and soybeans

• Apples and oranges

• Wheat and barley

How is water used for electricity generation in Nebraska?

• Through wind power

• Through solar power

• Through hydroelectricity

• Through geothermal energy

What is the main purpose of the Ogallala Aquifer in Nebraska?

• To provide drinking water for cities

• To irrigate crops

• To generate electricity

• To support wildlife habitats

What can people do in Nebraska's lakes, rivers, and reservoirs?

• Go fishing

• All of the above

• Go swimming

• Go boating

What type of weather does Nebraska experience?

• Only tornadoes

• Only blizzards in the winter

• Only hot summers

• All four seasons