Natural Resources

What are renewable resources? Provide an example.

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Nuclear energy, geothermal, and biomass

• Plastic, metal, and glass

• Sunlight, wind, and water

Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.

• Renewable resources are always more expensive than non-renewable resources

• Non-renewable resources are better for the environment than renewable resources

• Renewable resources can be replenished naturally and are not depleted with use, while non-renewable resources cannot be easily replenished and are finite.

• Renewable resources are only found in certain countries

Name three fossil fuels commonly used for energy production.

• Diamonds, gold, silver

• Coal, oil, natural gas

• Nuclear, biomass, geothermal

• Wind, solar, hydro

How are mineral resources formed? Give an example of a mineral resource.

• Oil is an example of a mineral resource.

• Coal is an example of a mineral resource.

• Mineral resources are created by human activities.

• Diamonds are formed from volcanic eruptions.

Why is water considered a vital natural resource?

• It is essential for all forms of life.

• It is only important for plants

• It is not necessary for human survival

• It is harmful to the environment

What are the different uses of water resources?

• 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 drinking, agriculture, industrial processes, and generating electricity.

• The different uses of water resources include playing sports and watching movies.

Explain the importance of forest resources in the ecosystem.

• Forest resources are important for providing habitat for wildlife, regulating the climate, maintaining soil health, and supporting biodiversity.

• Forest resources do not support biodiversity

• Forest resources have no impact on climate regulation

• Forest resources are only important for providing lumber for construction

Name three renewable resources used for generating electricity.

• Solar, wind, hydro

• Coal, oil, natural gas

• Fossil fuels, nuclear, geothermal

• Nuclear, geothermal, biomass

What are the environmental impacts of using non-renewable resources?

• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

• Increase in biodiversity

• Promotion of sustainable development

• Air and water pollution, habitat destruction, and contribution to climate change

How can we conserve water resources?

• By reducing water usage, fixing leaks, using water-saving appliances, and practicing responsible irrigation methods.

• By leaving taps running and not fixing any leaks

• By using water-wasting appliances and ignoring responsible irrigation methods

• By increasing water usage and not worrying about leaks