Quiz on Raw Materials and World Organizations

Raw materials are best described as:

• Finished products

• Natural resources used in production

• Wastes from factories

• Human resources

An example of an agricultural raw material is:

• Iron ore

• Cotton

• Gold

• Crude oil

Why are raw materials important in production?

• They reduce the need for industries

• They are necessary for making finished goods

• They increase unemployment

• They eliminate the need for technology

Which of these is a mineral raw material?

• Rubber

• Gold

• Timber

• Cotton

The availability of raw materials in a country can lead to:

• Economic growth

• Increased dependence on imports

• Lower production

• Reduced trade

What type of raw material is used in textile industries?

• Iron

• Coal

• Cotton

• Crude oil

Which of these industries depend on crude oil?

• Textile industry

• Automobile and plastic industries

• Agriculture

• Fishing

Which of these is a renewable raw material?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Timber

• Aluminum

What happens when raw materials are scarce?

• Industries flourish

• Production increases

• Prices of finished goods rise

• More workers are employed

Which of these is NOT a factor affecting the supply of raw materials?

• Climate

• Availability of labour

• Government policies

• Number of schools