Understanding Earth's Natural Resources

What defines a natural resource?

• A scientific theory

• A part of Earth utilized by humans

• A man-made product used by humans

• A type of technology

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Natural Gas

• Sunlight

• Oil

• Coal

Why won't renewable resources run out?

• They are infinite in quantity

• They are made quickly in laboratories

• Humans don't use them often

• Nature replenishes them faster than they are used

What is the role of sunlight as a natural resource?

• It is used to create fossil fuels

• It can be replenished by nature

• It is a non-renewable resource

• It is not used by humans

What makes fossil fuels non-renewable?

• Nature replenishes them quickly

• They are abundant in nature

• They form over a few years

• They take millions of years to form

What is a major impact of coal mining?

• Increased plant growth

• Habitat loss

• More water sources

• Improved air quality

How does coal mining affect the landscape?

• It increases the land's fertility

• It creates more habitats

• It has no significant impact

• It leads to large scale environmental changes

Why are some animals forced to relocate due to coal mining?

• To find new sources of coal

• Because of habitat loss

• They are attracted to the mines

• To escape from predators

How do fossil fuels affect the environment when burned?

• They clean the air

• They produce oxygen

• They cause air pollution

• They increase air moisture

What is a consequence of the earth warming up?

• Stabilization of global temperatures

• More ice formation

• Melting of polar ice caps

• Decrease in ocean levels