Energy Resources and Their Applications

Which of the following is an example of a manufactured product made using energy resources?

• A tree

• A washing machine

• A river

• A mountain

What is one way humans depend on land resources for food production?

• By using land to grow food and graze animals

• By using land to build houses

• By using land to create national parks

• By using land to make furniture

What are ores?

• Rocks that contain minerals that can be mined for profit.

• Rocks that contain only gold.

• Rocks that are used for building houses.

• Rocks that are used in agriculture.

Which mineral is used for making glass and ceramics?

• Quartz

• Copper

• Iron

• Gold

What is one of the primary uses of water in daily human activities?

• Mining and manufacturing

• Drinking and cleaning

• Irrigating crops

• Generating power

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Fossil Fuels

• Water

What is soil made from?

• Rocks and sediments (weathered pieces)

• Water and air

• Plants and animals

• Sand and clay

Soil forms faster in cold and dry climates.

• True

• False

Which statement best describes renewable resources?

• They take millions of years to replace

• They do not run out easily

• They cannot be replaced

• They are used for a limited time

Which of the following is TRUE about oil and natural gas?

• They are formed from rocks

• They are formed from plankton remains

• They are made by humans

• They are only found in forests