Natural Resources and Minerals Quiz

What is a limited resource?

• A resource that can be replenished quickly

• A resource that is abundant and never runs out

• A resource that is finite and can run out

• A resource that is always available

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What is a renewable resource?

• A resource that cannot be replaced

• A resource that can be replenished naturally

• A resource that is always in short supply

• A resource that is man-made

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What are fossil fuels?

• Fuels made from renewable resources

• Fuels that are formed from the remains of living organisms

• Fuels that are always available

• Fuels that are made from water

How long do fossil fuels take to form?

• A few days

• A few months

• Millions of years

• A few hours

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What element is used in nuclear energy?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Uranium

• Carbon

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What are the downsides of nuclear energy?

• It is very cheap

• It produces no waste

• It can be dangerous and produces radioactive waste

• It is renewable

What is geothermal energy?

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from the wind

• Energy from the heat inside the Earth

• Energy from water

What is hydroelectric energy?

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from moving water

• Energy from fossil fuels

• Energy from wind

How is wind used to create energy?

• By burning it

• By using wind turbines to generate electricity

• By storing it in batteries

• By using it to heat water

What is solar energy?

• Energy from the wind

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from water

• Energy from fossil fuels

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