Quiz #02 Natural Resources

The availability of freshwater can be sustained by__________.

• Conserving and managing water resources, reducing water pollution, implementing water-saving technologies, and promoting sustainable water use.
• Wasting water resources
• Increasing water pollution
• Ignoring sustainable water use practices

Which of the following is the source of water in a watershed?

• Precipitation
• Transpiration
• Groundwater
• Evaporation

In what way does renewable resources different from nonrenewable?

• Renewable resources can be naturally replenished over time, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be easily replaced.
• Renewable resources are harmful to the environment, while nonrenewable resources are not.
• Nonrenewable resources are easily replenished over time.
• Renewable resources are more expensive than nonrenewable resources.

Which resources are considered non-renewable?

• Solar energy and wind power
• Wood and paper
• Water and air
• Fossil fuels and minerals

What are fossil fuels?

• Fossil fuels are renewable energy sources.
• Fossil fuels are only found on the moon.
• Fossil fuels are natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms over millions of years.
• Fossil fuels are man-made materials created in laboratories.

Which of the following ways may help sustain Earth’s resources?

• The wise use of resources includes not throwing away products that are

  reusable or recyclable

• Overconsumption of Earth’s resources is the best way to sustain its

  availability.

• Always keep in mind that they are always available and can be used forever.

• Human activities must be continued because all of them are replaceable

What does “CLAYGO” mean in terms of waste management?

• Putting up everything in one place.

• Just drop your trash anywhere else.

• This is a practice to keep the area free from any mess before leaving

• Just leave everything on the area and let the utility men clean up the mess.

Which of the following human activities increases the amount of carbon dioxide

in the atmosphere and leads to depletion of atmosphere and fuel sources.?

• Deforestation
• Burning fossil fuels
• Using renewable energy sources
• Reducing industrial emissions

Some living organisms lose their habitats and migrate to other areas, affecting

the balance of local populations. Which human activity contributes to this

problem?

• Overpopulation
• Industrialization
• Climate change
• Deforestation

Nitrates and phosphates accumulate and cause eutrophication to freshwater.

What will be the possible effects of eutrophication?

• Decreased algae growth, increased oxygen levels, enhanced fish population
• Reduced nutrient levels, improved water quality, balanced aquatic ecosystem
• Excessive algae growth, oxygen depletion, fish kills, disruption of aquatic ecosystem
• Minimal algae growth, excess oxygen, thriving fish community