Resources Quiz

When we combine ethanol with gasoline what are we trying to accomplish?

• To create higher octane gasoline
• To create a cleaner burn gasoline
• To extend the nonrenewable resource
• To extend the life of car engines

Why is arable land important?

• It is good for building roads
• It provides a place for animals to live
• It is land suitable for farming and growing crops
• It has a lot of mountains and hills

Which of the following best describes the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

• Renewable resources can be used only once, while non-renewable resources can be used forever
• Renewable resources can naturally replenish, while non-renewable resources take millions of years to form
• Non-renewable resources are found in space, while renewable resources are only found on Earth
• Renewable resources are only found in tropical regions

What is a long-term consequence of converting too much arable land into cities and roads?

• Increased food production
• Less land available for farming and food shortages
• More space for growing forests
• More clean water for agriculture

A town wants to switch from coal power to solar power. What is one challenge they might face?

• Solar power is more polluting than coal power
• Solar panels require sunlight, so cloudy days can reduce energy production
• Coal is a renewable resource, while solar energy is non-renewable
• Solar power increases the amount of fossil fuels needed

How does aquaculture help provide food while reducing pressure on wild fish populations?

• It increases the demand for wild-caught fish, leading to overfishing.
• It provides a controlled environment to farm fish, reducing the need to catch fish from the ocean.
• It prevents people from eating fish, encouraging them to eat only plant-based foods.
• It eliminates the need for fishermen, making wild fish populations irrelevant.