Natural Resources Quiz

Which of the following is considered a non-renewable energy source?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Natural gas

• Hydroelectric energy

What is the most abundant fossil fuel?

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Uranium

Which of the following statements is true about nuclear energy?

• It is a renewable energy source.

• It produces highly radioactive nuclear waste.

• It is formed from the remains of plants and animals.

• It is a gaseous hydrocarbon.

What are fossil fuels formed from?

• The remains of plants and animals

• The fission of uranium atoms

• The splitting of hydrogen molecules

• The natural processes of the sun

Which of the following is NOT a non-metallic mineral resource?

• Sandstone

• Halite

• Gypsum

• Coal

Which type of energy is obtained from the sun?

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

• Biomass energy

What is a disadvantage of solar energy?

• It is not usable on cloudy days or at night

• It causes pollution

• It is unreliable due to wind conditions

• It requires burning organic matter

What is a wind farm used for?

• Generating electricity using solar cells

• Generating electricity using windmills

• Generating electricity using flowing water

• Generating electricity using organic matter

Which type of energy is generated from running water flowing over dams?

• Tidal energy

• Solar energy

• Biomass energy

• Hydroelectric energy

What is geothermal energy obtained from?

• Flowing water

• Wind

• Hot magma or dry, hot rocks inside Earth

• Organic matter