Grade 8 Geography Quiz

What is a natural resource?

• A resource made in factories

• A material found in nature that people use

• A type of money used in trade

• A man-made machine

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Oil

• Coal

• Trees

• Natural gas

Which resource is considered non-renewable?

• Wind

• Water

• Sunlight

• Oil

Why are resources important to the economy?

• They reduce taxes

• They are only used for decoration

• They provide materials for goods and services

• They are always recycled

Which of these is a human-made resource?

• Soil

• Solar panels

• Rivers

• Air

What is coal primarily used for?

• Transportation

• Cooking

• Energy production

• Making jewelry

Which resource is clean and renewable for generating electricity?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

Natural gas is used mainly for:

• Making furniture

• Heating homes and generating electricity

• Transportation fuel only

• Producing plastic

What is a disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• They produce clean energy

• They are unlimited

• They cause pollution and climate change

• They are renewable

Which energy source is harnessed using turbines placed in rivers or dams?

• Solar

• Wind

• Geothermal

• Water (Hydro)