Earth's Natural Resources Quiz

What is the environment defined as in the context of Earth's natural resources?

• The natural landscapes and weather patterns of Earth

• The living organisms that inhabit the Earth

• All of the factors that affect the life of a living thing

• The conservation efforts made to protect natural resources

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable natural resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind power

• Coal

• Water

What should be identified to help prevent agricultural pollution according to the learning material?

• Sources of pollution in agriculture

• Types of crops to be planted

• The best agricultural machinery

• Effective marketing strategies for farm produce

What are natural resources?

• Man-made products used in daily life

• Services provided by the government

• Naturally occurring things that support life

• Artificial environments created for animals

Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural resource?

• Soil

• Water

• Plastic

• Air

What does the biosphere refer to?

• The water bodies on Earth

• The area of the Earth that supports life

• The atmospheric layer protecting Earth from the sun

• The core of the Earth

How far does the biosphere extend above and into the Earth?

• Only on the surface of the Earth

• Up to the moon and into the Earth's core

• A few feet above and into the oceans

• From the atmosphere to the mantle

What is a habitat?

• A man-made structure for animals

• A place a plant or animal lives under artificial conditions

• A place a plant or animal lives under natural conditions

• A type of ecosystem

What might a zoo need to do for a specific animal?

• Train the animal for performances

• Create a habitat

• Study the animal's behavior

• Transport the animal to its natural environment

What is an ecosystem?

• A community of nonliving things

• A single species and its environment

• All of the parts of a particular environment

• A collection of habitats