Understanding Natural Resources Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable resources?

• They can be replaced over human lifetimes.

• They are formed by geologic processes.

• They are evenly distributed around Earth.

• They cannot be replaced once used.

Why are nonrenewable resources unevenly distributed on Earth?

• They are evenly distributed by human activity.

• They are formed by geologic processes that occur in specific places.

• They are replaced quickly by natural processes.

• They are found only in renewable resource areas.

Which of the following is an example of how human activity can change the distribution of resources?

• Planting trees in a forest.

• Building a dam to increase fresh water in one region.

• Mining coal in a mountainous area.

• Fishing in the ocean.

What is a key difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• Renewable resources are always man-made.

• Nonrenewable resources can be replaced over human lifetimes.

• Renewable resources can be replaced over human lifetimes.

• Nonrenewable resources are evenly distributed.

Which of the following best describes the distribution of wind energy resources?

• Wind energy is evenly distributed across all regions.

• Some areas are windier and can generate wind energy more easily.

• Wind energy is only found near oceans.

• Wind energy is a nonrenewable resource.

How can building a dam affect the distribution of natural resources?

• It can increase the amount of coal in a region.

• It can decrease the amount of sunlight in a region.

• It can increase the amount of fresh water in one region and decrease it in another.

• It can make the wind blow stronger in a region.

Which statement is true about nonrenewable resources?

• They can be replaced quickly by natural processes.

• They are formed by geologic processes.

• They are evenly distributed around the world.

• They are always found in renewable resource areas.

What is one reason why renewable resources are unevenly distributed around Earth?

• They are evenly distributed by human activity.

• Some areas have more natural sunlight or wind.

• They are formed by geologic processes.

• They are only found in nonrenewable resource areas.

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Water

How does the formation of nonrenewable resources affect their availability?

• They are available everywhere equally.

• They are only available in areas with high human activity.

• They are available in specific places due to geologic processes.

• They are available only in renewable resource areas.