Natural Resources Quiz

What are natural resources?

• Resources created by humans
• Supplies provided by nature
• Items bought from stores
• Resources that are man-made

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

• Water
• Air
• Plastic
• Forests

What are renewable resources?

• Resources that can be used once
• Resources that can be replaced naturally
• Resources that are man-made
• Resources that are limited

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Sunlight
• Water
• Coal
• Air

Why is it important to save natural resources?

• To make money
• To help future generations
• To waste less
• To have more resources

What percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water?

• 71%
• 2.5%
• 0.3%
• 50%

What happens if we do not preserve non-renewable resources?

• They will grow back quickly
• They might go extinct
• They will become more abundant
• They will be replaced by renewable resources

What is sustainable development?

• Using resources as fast as possible
• Meeting present needs without harming future generations
• Ignoring the needs of the environment
• Only focusing on economic growth

How much more do people in rich countries consume natural resources compared to those in poorer countries?

• 2 times more
• 5 times more
• 10 times more
• 20 times more

What is one way to reduce air pollution?

• Using more fossil fuels
• Planting more trees
• Driving more cars
• Using plastic bags