Resources of Earth Quiz

What are renewable resources? Give an example.

• Sunlight, wind, and water

• Nuclear energy, geothermal, and biomass

• Plastic, metal, and glass

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

How can we conserve renewable resources?

• By ignoring sustainable practices and relying solely on non-renewable energy sources

• By promoting deforestation and pollution of natural water sources

• By reducing wastage, promoting sustainable practices, and investing in renewable energy sources.

• By increasing wastage and overusing resources

What are non-renewable resources? Give an example.

• Solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric power

• Trees, water, and soil

• Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas

• Nuclear energy, geothermal energy, and biomass

Why is it important to use non-renewable resources wisely?

• To waste them without any concern

• To ensure their availability for future generations.

• To deplete them as quickly as possible

• To hoard them for personal use only

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

• Wind, solar, and hydroelectric

• Three types of fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas.

• Plastic, glass, and paper

• Diamond, gold, and silver

How are fossil fuels formed?

• From the remains of dead plants and animals exposed to heat and pressure

• From the remains of aliens buried underground

• By mixing water and soil together for millions of years

• Through a chemical reaction caused by lightning strikes

Why is water considered a valuable resource?

• Water is easily replaceable by other liquids

• Water is essential for life, agriculture, industry, and various other human activities.

• Water is only used for recreational purposes

• Water is not valuable at all

What are the different uses of water resources?

• The different uses of water resources include drinking, agriculture, industrial processes, and generating electricity.

• The different uses of water resources include swimming and fishing

• The different uses of water resources include building houses and roads

• The different uses of water resources include playing sports and recreational activities

What is natural gas and how is it formed?

• Natural gas is formed from the combustion of coal

• Natural gas is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

• Natural gas is a type of liquid fuel

• Natural gas is a type of renewable energy source

How is natural gas used as an energy resource?

• For water desalination

• As a building material

• Used for transportation

• Heating, cooking, and generating electricity