Natural Resources Vocabulary Quiz

Nonrenewable natural resources, fuel that contains carbon and that is formed in the Earth over millions of years from plant and animal remains. Examples: coal, petroleum and natural gas.

• Fossil Fuels
• Fissile Materials
• Natural Resources
• Natural Gas

A solid fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of plants over very long periods of time.

• Fossil
• Coal
• Oil
• Natural Gas

Air blowing in our atmosphere

• Tornado
• Hurricane
• Wind
• Water

A natural resource that can be used again and again. Able to be replaced naturally or by good management and so can be used without the risk of using up the whole stock. Examples: solar energy, wind energy, and water energy

• Renewable
• Nonrenewable
• Environment
• Replaceable

What is needed to do work or cause change.

• Gasoline
• Oil
• Energy
• Renewable Resource

A natural resource that cannot be replaced within a lifetime. Examples: coal, oil, natural gas, rocks, and minerals

• Nonrenewable
• Renewable
• Nonreplaceable
• Replaceable

A thick black liquid found underground and used as fuel and other products.

• Oil
• Gas
• Honey
• Syrup

The introduction of harmful materials into the environment.

• Litter
• Pollution
• Trash
• Coal/Gas

Things found in nature that humans use to meet their needs. Examples: water, wind, coal, oil, and gas.

• Natural Gas
• Natural Nature
• Natural Resources
• Regular Resources

Gas found underground and used as fuel (this is NOT a liquid).

• Petroleum
• Diesel
• Natural Gas
• Helium