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SOL 6.9 Protecting Natural Resources Review

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A resource that is not easily replaced...
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
2.
Which group includes ALL renewable resources?
a)
Coal, trees, water, oil
b)
Water, wind, sun, plants
c)
Minerals, sun, natural gas, water
3.
Fossil fuels are nonrenewable because...
a)
they are used to produce heat
b)
they take a long time to form
c)
they can be found underground
4.
What does conserving resources mean?
a)
Use as much of the resources as you can
b)
Only use the resources at school
c)
Protecting the resource so it does not run out
5.

Renewable or Non-renewable: Trees?

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

6.
Any useful material that is found in nature:
a)
Natural Resource
b)
Human Resource
c)
Plants
7.
The Jones family cares about the environment. They run their dishwasher only when it is completely full. Which of the following BEST explains why they do this?
a)
To save money
b)
To recycle dish soap
c)
To reduce sewage
d)
To conserve water
8.
Which of the following is NOT a Natural Resource?
a)
Coal
b)
Paper
c)
Solar
d)
Wind
9.
Which of the following is NOT a Natural Resource?
a)
Oil
b)
Natural Gas
c)
Plastic
d)
Water
10.

How does population growth affect natural resources?

a)

The more people on the planet, the less natural resources that are available for each person.

b)

The less people on the planet, the less natural resources that are available for each person.

c)

The more people on the planet, the more natural resources that are available for each person.

11.
What gas is increasing in large amounts due to human activities?
a)
BP
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
oxygen
d)
diesel
12.
Everyone has a carbon footprint.
a)
true 
b)
false
13.
Which one of these does not add CO2 to the atmosphere?
a)
cooking with gas
b)
planting trees
c)
burning wood
d)
riding in a bus
14.
Why does too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause climate change?
a)
It cools down our planet
b)
It blocks out UV rays
c)
It traps heat and warms up our planet
d)
It lets sunlight escape
15.
Oxygen is the main greenhouse gas.
a)
true 
b)
false
c)
maybe, kinda, sort of
16.
 Which of the following activities contributes the most to carbon emissions globally?
a)
Deforestation
b)
Agriculture
c)
Burning fossil fuels
d)
Respiration
17.
Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....
a)
will result in cooler temperatures in the Arctic
b)
will result in sea-levels rising
c)
Will have no effect on ecosystems
d)
None of the above
18.
Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Methane
c)
Water vapor
d)
All answers are correct
19.
True or False: All of the radiation from the Sun is absorbed by the Earth
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The Earth acts like a greenhouse that catches and traps heat from the sun.
a)
true
b)
false
21.
What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?
a)
Temperature goes up
b)
Temperature goes down
22.

Cutting down large forests (deforestation) can result in:

a)

little to no changes

b)

more homes for animals

c)

less plants to absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas

23.

The Earth's atmosphere acts like a greenhouse that traps heat from the sun.

a)

true

b)

false

24.

Plastic

a)

Non-biodegradable

b)

Biodegradable

25.

Food Waste

a)

Non-biodegradable

b)

Biodegradable

26.

Animal Waste

a)

Non-biodegradable

b)

Biodegradable

27.

Papers

a)

Non-biodegradable

b)

Biodegradable

28.

Bottles

a)

Non-biodegradable

b)

Biodegradable

29.

Batteries

a)

Non-biodegradable

b)

Biodegradable

30.

Fruits

a)

Non-biodegradable

b)

Biodegradable

31.
Leaves and paper are examples of ___.
a)
Biodegradable waste
b)
Non-biodegradable waste
32.
___ is waste that does not rot.
a)
Biodegradable waste
b)
Non-biodegradable waste
33.

What of these can be composted?

a)

Egg shells

b)

Leaves

c)

Pizza crust

d)

All of these

34.
Biodegradable waste can be transformed into fertilizer by a process called ____.
a)
Composting
b)
Recycling
c)
Reusing
d)
Wasting
35.

Why are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?

a)

They do not decompose or break down naturally

b)

They can cause dead zones

c)

They are filling up lakes and ponds

d)

They contain poisons for wildlife

36.

Able to be broken down naturally

a)

biography

b)

biodegradable

c)

bibliophile

d)

photography

37.

What is it?

a)

trash

b)

recyclable

38.

Is it recyclable?

a)

Yes

b)

No

39.

Is it recyclable?

a)

Yes

b)

No

40.

Is it recyclable?

a)

Yes

b)

No

41.

Is it recyclable?

a)

Yes

b)

No

42.

Is it recyclable?

a)

Yes

b)

No

43.

Is it recyclable?

a)

Yes

b)

No

44.

Is a used pizza box recyclable?

a)

Yes

b)

No

45.

Are paper-towels recyclable?

a)

Yes

b)

No

46.

Can you recycle paper towel core?

a)

Yes

b)

No

47.

How many of these objects can be recycled?

a)

5

b)

4

c)

3

d)

2

48.

What does RECYCLING mean?

a)

throw away

b)

give things to other people

c)

make new things out of old ones

d)

using things again and again

49.

What does "reduce" mean?

a)

use more

b)

use less

c)

make new things

d)

save the Earth

50.

What does "reuse" mean?

a)

use less

b)

use more

c)

use again

d)

don't use

51.

A ____________ is a waste disposal facility where wastes are put in the ground and covered each day with a layer of dirt, plastic, or both.

a)

landfill

b)

incinerator

c)

compost heap

d)

aquifer

52.

What is an example of Hazardous waste?

a)

Toilet paper

b)

Paint and solvents

c)

Computer parts

d)

Ice Cream

53.

What is hazardous waste

a)

something that is electric is some way

b)

feces or vomit

c)

Something that is highly toxic or chemically reactive

d)

makes dinosaurs

54.

How many percent of the items trown away could be recycled?

a)

20

b)

50

c)

80

d)

100

55.

Which is one of the five leading countries for recycling rates?

a)

Switzerland

b)

Great Britain

c)

the United States

d)

Sweden

56.

How many years does it take for a plastic bottle to fully decompose?

a)

50

b)

100

c)

500

d)

1000

57.
This is the federal organization that ensures that all Americans are protected against specific hazards to the environment and human health where they learn, work and live.
a)
Department of Energy
b)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
c)
Environmental Protection Agency
d)
Energy Policy Act

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