Natural Resources Quiz

If one natural resource was to be taken away, vegetation, soil, animals or even clean air, the community/area would be affected _________________________________.

• negatively

• positively

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What happens if water is eliminated from an area?

• Nothing changes

• Only animals are affected

• Vegetation, soils, animals, and air are affected

• Only the air is affected

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is an example of a direct use of forests?

• Climate control

• Flood control

• Food and biomass

• Storm protection

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is an example of an indirect use of forests?

• Recreation

• Health

• Climate control

• Food

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What types of natural resources exist?

• Only organic

• Only inorganic

• Organic or inorganic

• Only metallic

What is an example of a non-renewable natural resource?

• Wind energy

• Water

• Coal

• Sunlight

What is a characteristic of non-renewable resources?

• They can be easily replaced

• They are always organic

• They cannot be replaced once destroyed

• They are always found in living things

Why are some animals considered non-renewable resources?

• They can reproduce quickly

• They are always inorganic

• They can become extinct if not protected

• They are always found in non-living things

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is an example of a resource that can be both metallic and inorganic?

• Clay

• Coal

• Iron

• Soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which countries consume more resources?

• Developed countries

• Under-developed countries

• All countries equally

• Only European countries

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4