Natural Resources Quiz

What are renewable resources? Give an example.

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Solar energy

Explain the concept of non-renewable resources. Provide an example.

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Wind power

• Hydroelectric power

What are fossil fuels? Name two types of fossil fuels.

• Two types of fossil fuels are coal and oil.

• Diamond and gold

• Natural gas and water

• Solar and wind

How do water resources contribute to the environment? Give two examples.

• By increasing desertification and reducing biodiversity

• By causing pollution and harming ecosystems

• By providing habitats for various species and supporting biodiversity, and by regulating the climate and water cycle.

• By depleting natural habitats and causing climate change

Why are forest resources important for the ecosystem? Provide two reasons.

• Habitat for plants and animals, Climate regulation

• Increase in deforestation, Loss of soil fertility

• Source of pollution, Decrease in biodiversity

• Harmful to wildlife, Disruption of natural balance

List two examples of renewable resources.

• Hydropower, Geothermal energy

• Coal, Oil

• Natural gas, Nuclear energy

• Solar energy, Wind energy

Name two non-renewable resources and explain why they are non-renewable.

• Oil and coal

• Trees and plants

• Solar and wind

• Water and air

What are the environmental impacts of using fossil fuels? Provide two examples.

• Noise pollution and light pollution

• Deforestation and ocean acidification

• Water conservation and soil erosion

• Air pollution and climate change

How can we conserve water resources? Give two methods.

• 1. Implementing water-saving technologies such as low-flow fixtures and efficient irrigation systems. 2. Practicing water conservation habits such as fixing leaks and reducing water usage in daily activities.

• Ignoring leaks and water wastage

• Leaving faucets running all the time

• Using water-guzzling appliances

Explain the concept of sustainable forest management. Provide two benefits.

• Using pesticides and herbicides to increase timber yield

• Two benefits of sustainable forest management are maintaining biodiversity and ensuring a continuous supply of timber and other forest products.

• Clear-cutting forests to maximize profit

• Allowing unrestricted logging without replanting