Understanding Natural Resource-OLT 8th Grade

What are natural resources?

• Man-made materials used by humans

• Materials that occur in nature and can be used by humans to fill a need

• Resources that are always renewable

• Only nonrenewable resources

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar energy

• Uranium

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Wind

• Water

• Copper

• Plants

Why is the conservation of natural resources important?

• To ensure resources are available for future generations

• To increase pollution

• To deplete resources faster

• To make resources nonrenewable

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of renewable natural resources?

• They can be used repeatedly without depleting the resource

• They have a high cost of application

• They have minimal impact on the environment

• They provide economic benefits to the region

What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• Renewable resources are always man-made

• Nonrenewable resources can be replaced quickly

• Renewable resources can be replaced in a relatively short period of time

• Nonrenewable resources are always found in the ocean

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource used for energy?

• Wind

• Solar

• Natural gas

• Biomass

What is one economic benefit of using renewable resources?

• They increase the cost of living

• They provide long-term job opportunities

• They deplete local resources

• They require expensive technology

Which of the following resources is essential for the survival of fish and wildlife?

• Soil

• Air

• Water

• Minerals

Why do renewable resources have minimal impact on the environment?

• They contribute significantly to pollution

• They are used only once

• They have little or no contribution to pollution

• They are always nonrenewable