Natural Resources Knowledge Quiz

What is a natural resource?

• A man-made product

• A natural substance used by humans

• A type of animal

• A kind of plant

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Natural gas

What type of natural resource is water?

• Non-renewable

• Renewable

• Man-made

• Finite

Why are trees considered renewable resources?

• They can be regrown in a short time.

• They never die.

• They can take a long time to regrow.

• They live in many places.

What is the main reason natural resources are important?

• They are pretty to look at.

• They provide materials for shelter.

• They are necessary for survival.

• They can only be found in certain places.

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Oil

How can water be used for energy?

• by going boating

• with hydropower for electricity

• for washing dishes

• for swimming

Nonrenewable resources HURT the environment by

• Having less pollution

• using more plants and animals

• creating more pollution

• .

What word means something that is taken from nature and takes a long time to recreate?

• hydropower

• natural gas

• renewable resources

• nonrenewable resources

Why is it important to protect natural resources?

• To make sure there is enough for future generations

• Because it is a fun activity

• To increase pollution

• Only adults need to worry about it