Natural Resources Quiz

What are natural resources?

• Only non-renewable materials

• Only renewable materials

• Materials from nature used by humans

• Materials created by humans

Why is the sun considered a natural resource?

• It can be created by humans

• It is not found in nature

• It is a non-renewable resource

• It provides light and heat essential for life

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Water

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Coal

What is a characteristic of non-renewable resources?

• They replenish quickly

• They are always environmentally friendly

• They can be used up faster than they are formed

• They are unlimited

What can be a consequence of misusing non-renewable resources?

• Unlimited resource availability

• Catastrophic environmental damage

• Decreased greenhouse gases

• Increased renewable energy

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Sunlight

• Natural gas

• Oil

What is a challenge associated with renewable resources?

• They are easy to store

• They are non-polluting

• They can disrupt wildlife migration patterns

• They are always available

What is a benefit of renewable resources?

• They are cheaper than fossil fuels

• They are always available

• They have an unlimited supply

• They are non-disruptive to the environment

Why is it important to manage natural resources?

• To ensure they are used up quickly

• To prevent environmental damage

• To increase their cost

• To make them non-renewable

What role can future scientists play in resource management?

• Ignoring environmental impacts

• Making resources non-renewable

• Developing cleaner usage methods

• Depleting resources faster