p1 Quiz on Natural Resources

What are natural resources?

• Resources created by humans

• Resources that occur naturally in the environment

• Resources that are always renewable

• Resources that are man-made and synthetic

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What is the main source of natural resources according to the text?

• Factories

• Surrounding environment

• Laboratories

• Urban areas

What is a major issue related to natural resources as the population grows?

• Decrease in demand

• Resource management

• Unlimited supply

• Decrease in industrialization

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What is the relationship between population growth and resource demand?

• No relationship

• Inverse relationship

• Direct relationship

• Decrease in demand

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Minerals

• Air

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Why can't the Earth have an unlimited supply of oil?

• It is too expensive to produce

• It takes millions of years to form

• It is not in demand

• It is too difficult to extract

What is the significance of water treatment plants?

• They increase water pollution

• They help make water potable

• They reduce water availability

• They are used for irrigation

What is the main use of bauxite?

• Producing copper

• Producing aluminum

• Producing iron

• Producing steel

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What is a characteristic of helium that makes it useful in air-bags?

• It is reactive

• It is heavy

• It is non-toxic

• It is expensive

Which element is used in MRI scanners and NMR spectrometers?

• Iron

• Copper

• Helium

• Phosphorus

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