WorksheetsSoil and Fossils
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Things, materials, substances and components found in the natural environment
renewable resource
natural resource
nonrenewable resource
organic matter
Resources that can be replenished in a lifetime
nonrenewable resource
renewable resource
humus
fossil fuel
Formed hundreds of millions of years ago from the decomposed remains of dead organisms. They are burned for energy:
humus
natural resource
fossils
fossil fuels
The remains or traces of an animal or a plant from millions of years ago that have been preserved as rock
fossil fuels
fossils
renewable resources
nonrenewable resources
Toxins that can harm living things and damage the natural environment
fossil fuels
nonrenewable resources
renewable resources
pollution
Resources that cannot be replenished by natural processes. They are all gone once they are used up:
renewable resources
nonrenewable resources
organic matter
humus
The waste and remains of plants and animals:
renewable resources
nonrenewable resources
humus
organic matter
Part of the soil that is made up of decayed plants and animals:
humus
organic matter
renewable resources
nonrenewable resources
Which fossil fuel is solid and is most often used to produce electricity and heat?
coal
oil
fossil fuels
Which fossil is used to produce gasoline, diesel, lubricants and plastics?
coal
oil
fossil fuels
Which fossil fuel is odorless and colorless and is a major source of energy for heating and cooking in homes?
coal
oil
natural gas
How long does it take fossil fuels to form?
about 10 years
2,000 to 5,000 years
hundreds of millions of years
Which of the following is NOT an alternative energy source?
the sun
moving water
wind
petroleum
Which form of energy refers to radiant energy captured by the sun?
solar energy
geothermal energy
hydroelectric energy
wind energy
Which form of energy refers to energy producing by moving water?
solar energy
geothermal energy
hydroelectric energy
wind energy
Where do humans get most of their energy from?
renewable energy
nuclear energy
fossil fuels
organic layer of soil made up of dead plants and animal matter
o
a
b
c
known as the topsoil, contains organic matter, dark in color
o
a
b
c
known as subsoil, little organic matter
o
a
b
c
large pieces of weathered rock deep underground
a
b
c
d
Bedrock layer
a
b
c
d
What are some ways you can help conserve energy?
drive fuel efficient cars, walk, carpool
conserve electricity by turning things off
walk not drive, carpool
florescent bulbs, energy star appliances
