Natural Resources and Water Cycle Quiz

Which of the following is a type of Natural Resource?

• Resource

• Non-Renewable Resource

• Renewable Resource

• Fossil Fuels

Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.

• Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot.

• Non-renewable resources are always available, while renewable resources are not.

• Renewable resources are man-made, while non-renewable resources are natural.

• Non-renewable resources are more environmentally friendly than renewable resources.

Which of the following is a renewable natural resource of Australia?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Energy

• Uranium

What are the pros/cons of using non-renewable energy?

• They are abundant and provide a stable energy source.

• They are environmentally friendly and sustainable.

• They contribute to pollution and are finite.

• They are the cheapest form of energy available.

What are the pros/cons of using renewable energy?

• It reduces carbon emissions.

• It is always available.

• It is expensive to set up.

• It is not sustainable.

The process of the water cycle involves several stages. Which of the following is NOT a key term related to the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Photosynthesis

• Precipitation

Examine graphs/tables in chapter 10. What do they show?

• Trends over time

• Comparison of categories

• Statistical data analysis

• Geographical distribution

What is groundwater?

• Water found on the surface of the earth

• Water found underground in aquifers

• Water in the form of vapor in the atmosphere

• Water in oceans and seas

Where is water located in the world? (chapter 11)

• Oceans

• Rivers

• Lakes

• All of the above

Explain the impact of climate change when areas receive less/more rain than usual.

• It can lead to droughts or floods.

• It has no significant impact.

• It only affects coastal areas.

• It improves agricultural productivity.