Natural Resources Quiz

Where does the water from your kitchen faucet most likely come from?

• Rivers and lakes

• Underground wells

• Water towers

• Reservoirs

What does it mean to cultivate ingredients like flour, eggs, sugar, and milk?

• To mix them together

• To grow them on farms

• To store them in warehouses

• To transport them to grocery stores

Where can some houses get their energy from?

• Underground oil and natural gas

• Sun and wind

• Large dams

• Nuclear power plants

What is the purpose of reservoirs and water towers?

• To generate electricity

• To provide shelter for animals

• To store food supplies

• To store clean water

What is the main source of energy for powering electric mixers and cooking food?

• Fossil fuels

• Hydropower

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

Why do farms have to be located where crops and livestock can live and grow?

• To be close to grocery stores

• To provide suitable conditions for farming

• To have access to clean water

• To be near energy sources

What is the purpose of transforming natural resources before using them?

• To make them more expensive

• To make them easier to find

• To make them more colorful

• To make them safe to use

What does the example of baking a cake demonstrate about natural resources?

• They are difficult to access

• They are only found in specific locations

• They are abundant on our planet

• They are not essential for human survival