Sustainability and Natural Resources: Video Quiz

The video tutorial introduces the concept of resource usage, defining it and discussing natural and renewable resources. It explains the importance of managing consumption rates and highlights the existence of resources in fixed quantities. The tutorial also covers different types of fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, and their environmental impacts, particularly focusing on coal's air contamination. Finally, it suggests strategies for sustainable resource management, emphasizing the need to minimize negative consequences and repurpose resources for different uses.

What is the term for resources that can be naturally replenished?

• Synthetic resources

• Finite resources

• Non-renewable resources

• Natural resources

What happens when renewable resources are used too quickly?

• They can become scarce

• They become more abundant

• They become non-renewable

• They remain unchanged

Which of the following is a characteristic of resources that exist in a fixed quantity?

• They can be replenished naturally

• They are always available

• They are unlimited

• They are finite

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using coal as a fuel?

• It is renewable

• It is difficult to transport

• It contaminates the air

• It is expensive

What is a strategy to ensure resources are not overused or damaged?

• Resource exploitation

• Resource abandonment

• Resource conservation

• Resource depletion