Natural Resources Group 3

Why is petroleum classified as a non-renewable resource?

• It is man-made

• It is available in unlimited quantities

• It takes millions of years to form and cannot be replenished quickly

• It can be reused indefinitely

Which of the following combinations includes only inexhaustible resources?

• Solar energy, wind, water

• Air, sunlight, tidal energy

• Coal, oil, gas

• Soil, water, forest

How can human resources enhance the value of natural resources?

• By using them faster

• By making them renewable

• By applying knowledge and technology to use them efficiently

• By storing them for future use only

Why is the classification of resources into renewable and non-renewable important?

• It helps improve their quality

• It helps decide how to price them

• It helps in planning their sustainable use

• It helps in making them last forever

Which of the following statements is TRUE about man-made resources?

• They are found in nature without human intervention

• They cannot be reused

• They include tools, buildings, and machines

• They are always non-renewable

What is the main reason for depletion of natural resources?

• Natural disasters

• Industrialization and overconsumption

• Conservation efforts

• Reforestation programs

Which of the following is an example of potential resource?

• Coal already being mined

• Petroleum in use

• Wind energy in a region not yet used

• A river used for hydropower

Why is water considered both a renewable and a critical resource?

• It is not used by many people

• It is found everywhere in unlimited quantity

• It is naturally replenished but can be overused and polluted

• It is man-made and expensive

How is sustainable development different from traditional development?

• It uses all available resources as fast as possible

• It focuses only on economic growth

• It balances environmental, economic, and social needs

• It avoids using natural resources

Which factor does not affect the distribution of natural resources?

• Climate

• Technology

• Geological structure

• Population density