Natural Resources Quiz

What are natural resources?

• Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

• Only renewable resources.

• Only nonrenewable resources.

• Resources that cannot be used.

What are renewable resources?

• Resources that cannot be replaced.

• Resources that replenish themselves within a short time if properly managed.

• Resources that are always available.

• Resources that are only found in the ocean.

What are nonrenewable resources?

• Resources that can be replaced.

• Resources that cannot be replaced and are lost after use.

• Resources that are always available.

• Resources that replenish themselves.

What are biotic resources?

• Resources gathered from the biosphere or grown.

• Non-living substances.

• Resources that cannot be used.

• Only resources found in the ocean.

What are abiotic resources?

• Living resources.

• Non-living substances.

• Resources that can be replaced.

• Resources that are always available.

List some examples of biotic resources grown as crops.

• Basil, Bay, Catnip, Parsley

• Coal, Diamond, Limestone

• Copper, Gold, Iron Ore

• Natural gas, Petroleum

What are some examples of abiotic natural resources?

• Copper, Gold, Iron Ore, Silver, Zinc

• Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

• Fruits, Fungi, Lichens

• Crustaceans and lobsters

What is solar energy?

• Energy from Earth's heat.

• Sun's rays heat solar cells to make electricity.

• Wind turns turbines to generate electricity.

• Fuels made from plants and animals.

What is wind power?

• Energy from Earth's heat.

• Sun's rays heat solar cells to make electricity.

• Wind turns turbines to generate electricity.

• Fuels made from plants and animals.

What is hydroelectric power?

• Energy from Earth's heat.

• Wind turns turbines to generate electricity.

• Water drives turbines in dams or tides.

• Fuels made from plants and animals.