Quiz on Natural Resources

What are fossil fuels formed from?

• Non-living substances

• Remains of plants and animals

• Water and air

• Minerals

Which statement is true about fossil fuels?

• They are recyclable

• They are formed from non-living substances

• They are not recyclable

• They are always solid

What term is used for goods sent to another country?

• Imports

• Exports

• Tariffs

• Quotas

Where is over half of the world’s petroleum found?

• North America

• Europe

• Southwest Asia

• South America

What is a consequence of fossil fuel usage on the environment?

• Decreased air pollution

• Increased biodiversity

• Negative environmental impact

• Improved water quality

What is subsistence farming?

• Growing food for export

• Growing food for their own family

• Growing food for local markets

• Growing food for industrial use

Which natural resource is considered non-renewable?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydropower

Which of the following resources is collected by the panels on the roof of this home?

• air

• water

• wind

• sunlight

Which of the following are fossil fuels?  Check ALL that apply.

• Natural Gas

• Wood

• Coal

• Oil

• Fire Starter Logs

Fossil fuel, also know as petroleum, natural oil, crude oil, and black gold. Plastics and gasoline derived from it.

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Coal

• Drastic