Natural Resources BP

What is a natural resource?

• Something made by humans

• Something of value we get from the environment

• Something that only animals need to survive

• Something that is always easy to replace

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

• Coal

• Oil

• Plants

• Metal

Which of these is a non-renewable resource?

• Water

• Sunlight

• Air

• Fossil fuels

What is a negative impact of burning fossil fuels?

• It helps plants grow faster

• It causes air pollution

• It creates new habitats for animals

• It makes water cleaner

What does it mean to conserve something?

• To use something quickly

• To save or protect something from loss or harm

• To throw something away

• To make something new

Which of these is a renewable source of energy that creates less pollution than fossil fuels?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Wind

• Oil

Which of the following is NOT a way to conserve natural resources?

• Reducing the amount of energy used

• Reusing items multiple times

• Recycling glass, paper, plastic, and metal

• Burning more fossil fuels for transportation

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 3.5%

• 68%

• 71%

• 96.5%