12EES M8 IQ1 Summary Quiz

Renewable resources can be used repeatedly and are naturally replenished.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Renewable resources can be used repeatedly and are naturally replenished, making the statement true.

Agriculture is not a major consumer of water in Australia.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Agriculture is a major consumer of water in Australia, making the statement false.

Offshore drilling rigs may be converted to artificial reefs.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Offshore drilling rigs can indeed be converted to artificial reefs, making the statement true.

The discovery of health hazards has increased the use of asbestos in Australia.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct answer is False because the discovery of health hazards has actually decreased the use of asbestos in Australia.

Energy from the Sun can be used directly to heat water or to produce electricity in (a)   cells.

(a)   -containing waste rock must be carefully managed to prevent acid mine drainage.

Traditional owners have an increased voice in mining due to (a)   changes over time.

Australia produces enough food to feed (a)   times as many people as the current population.

What are some other renewable energy sources mentioned besides hydro and wind?

Answer explanation

Solar and geothermal energy are other renewable energy sources mentioned besides hydro and wind.

Why is it important to manage the life cycles of organisms in agricultural enterprises such as forestry and fisheries?

Answer explanation

Managing life cycles of organisms in agricultural enterprises like forestry and fisheries is important to ensure sustainable production, conservation of resources, and ecological balance.