Natural Resources Pre-Assessment

1. What is the definition of a natural resource?

• A natural resource is something that is found in nature and cannot be used by people.

• A natural resource is something that is found in nature and can be used by only science experts.

• A natural resource is something that is found in nature and can be used by people.

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2. Can you name three examples of renewable natural resources?

• Geothermal, Wind, Solar

• Solar, Coil, Nuclear Energy

• Solar, Wind, Fossil Fuel

• Nuclear Energy, Natural Gas, Geothermal

3. Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal
• Natural gas
• Solar power
• Nuclear energy

4. What type of energy resource is wind power?

• Renewable
• Non-renewable
• Inexhaustible
• Fossil fuel

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

• Biomass
• Geothermal
• Oil
• Hydroelectric

6. What are the environmental risks associated with fossil fuel consumption?

• Air pollution
• Sea level rise

• Habitat destruction
• None of the above

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7. What is a major environmental concern associated with the extraction of natural resources?

• Increased biodiversity

• Soil contamination

• Enhanced air quality

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

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8. Can you name three examples of non-renewable natural resources?

• Solar, Wind, Geothermal

• Coil, Fossil fuel, Natural Gas

• Natural gas, Coil, Hydropower

• Biomass, Natural gas, Coil

9. 9. What is a major environmental concern associated with the use of non-renewable energy sources?

• Unlimited supply

• Unlimited supply

• Greenhouse gas emissions

• Low energy output

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10. What is the difference between non-renewable and renewable resources?

• Non-renewable resources can be replenished naturally over short periods, while renewable resources cannot

• Renewable resources are finite and will eventually run out, while non-renewable resources are infinite.

• Non-renewable resources are finite and will eventually be depleted, while renewable resources can be replenished naturally over short periods.

• Renewable resources are always more expensive to harness than non-renewable resources.