Natural Resources and Environment Quiz

What are natural resources?

• Man-made products

• Materials found in nature and used by humans

• Things that cannot be used

• Only living organisms

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

Non-renewable energy resources include:

• Wind and water

• Coal and petroleum

• Solar and biomass

• Geothermal and tidal energy

How does excessive energy use harm the environment?

• It increases biodiversity

• It reduces pollution

• It leads to deforestation and climate change

• It prevents natural disasters

One way to conserve natural resources is by:

• Burning more fossil fuels

• Using more electricity

• Recycling and reducing waste

• Cutting down more trees

What is a biome?

• A small town

• A large geographical area with distinct climate, plants, and animals

• A type of rock formation

• A type of ocean current

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major biomes?

• Aquatic

• Desert

• Urban

• Tundra

The Amazon Rainforest is an example of which biome?

• Desert

• Grassland

• Forest

• Tundra

What defines a desert biome?

• High rainfall

• Cold temperatures

• Low rainfall and extreme temperatures

• Dense forests

The tundra biome is mainly found in:

• Hot tropical areas

• Polar regions

• Underwater zones

• Mountain tops only