Natural Resource & Disasters Quiz

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Wind

• Petroleum

• Natural Gas

What type of resource is solar energy considered?

• Nonrenewable

• Renewable

• Fossil fuel

• Natural disaster

Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Solar energy

• Storm surge

What is the main source of energy for wind turbines?

• Water

• Sun

• Wind

• Coal

Fossil fuels are considered what type of resource?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Infinite

• Man-made

Which of the following energy sources does not contribute to air pollution?

• Coal

• Solar energy

• Petroleum

• Natural Gas

What natural disaster is characterized by a violent, rotating column of air touching the ground?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Tsunami

Hydroelectric power is generated by using what natural resource?

• Wind

• Sun

• Water

• Coal

Which of the following is a characteristic of a hurricane?

• Snowfall

• High winds and heavy rain

• Heatwave

• Earthquake tremors

What is the main disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• They are renewable.

• They are inexpensive.

• They cause pollution.

• They are abundant.