WorksheetsNatural Resources
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A resource that can easily be replaced is...
a)
natural gas
b)
renewable
c)
nonrenewable
d)
coal
2.
A resource that is NOT easily replaced is...
a)
nonrenewable
b)
renewable
c)
water
d)
air
3.
All are nonrenewable resources EXCEPT...
a)
coal
b)
oil
c)
animals
d)
natural gas
4.
The following resources are renewable EXCEPT...
a)
Air
b)
Animals
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Trees
5.
Which item is made from a nonrenewable resource?
a)
A jacket made from cotton.
b)
Plastic headband made from oil.
c)
Earrings made from wood.
d)
A belt made from leather.
6.
Which statement best describes the importance of conserving Earth's natural resources?
a)
Some can be replaced quickly.
b)
They are unlimited.
c)
They are used faster than they can be replaced.
d)
Some are renewable and others are nonrenewable.
7.
Which resource do we burn for heat, comes from a renewable resource?
a)
Natural Gas
b)
Coal
c)
Wood
d)
Oil
8.
The Smith family cares about the environment. They run their dishwasher only when it's full. Which explains why they do this?
a)
to conserve water
b)
to recycle dish soap
c)
to save money
d)
to reduce sewage
9.
Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?
a)
Wind
b)
Water
c)
Rocks
d)
Hairbrush
10.
Which is a Fossil Fuel?
a)
Wind
b)
Water
c)
Oil
d)
Wood
11.
We use natural resources for many things. Why would we cut down a tree?
a)
To make paint
b)
To make lumber
c)
To make bricks
d)
To make plastic
12.
Why isn't coal a natural resource?
a)
It took millions of years to form.
b)
It is underground.
c)
We don't know how to make it.
d)
It is sometimes used for Energy.
13.
What would happen if we cut down all the trees?
a)
A. the sky would be brighter blue
b)
B. animals would have nowhere to live
c)
C. dirt would wash away
d)
D. both B & C
14.
People can make changes to help the environment. Which is NOT a way to make a good change?
a)
carpool with people to school
b)
drive a gas guzzler
c)
ride your bike to school
d)
walk to school
15.
What is trash called that is left on the ground?
a)
pebbles
b)
bubbles
c)
sand
d)
litter
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