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WorksheetsUnit 9: Natural Resources
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Pick an example of a renewable resource that could provide clean energy.
natural gas
oil
coal
solar energy
What is an invasive species?
a nonnative species that moves into a new place
a mean animal
an organism that makes its own food
an organism whose population is an risk of dying out
What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
water
wind
fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas)
sunlight
It is important we find a _____________ resource that provides clean energy for a long period of time.
nonrenewable
renewable
solid
green
Pick an example of biodegradable material.
oil
grass clippings and leaves
gas
coal
What happens when harmful substances mix with water, air, or soil?
energy
recycling
pollution
natural gas
What can be replaced within a short period of time?
nonrenewable resource
fossil fuels
renewable resources
coal
Biodegradable material will break down quickly. Which will break down faster than the others?
aluminum can
plastic cup
apple core
glass jar
Why is it better to use renewable resources instead of nonrenewable resources?
the resource will not run out
the resource is natural
the resource comes from the ground
the resource will cause pollution
How could we conserve fossil fuels on a daily basis as we travel to school/work?
drive our own car
carpool or walk
drive separately from our friends
What do we call materials that break down quickly in the environment?
nonrenewable resource
renewable resource
pollution
biodegradable objects
What takes thousands of years to replace, or cannot be replaced at all?
nonrenewable resources
renewable resources
trees
water
What is an example of renewable resources?
coal
trees
oil
soil
Which is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
sunlight
water
coal
wind
Which activity could cause pollution?
planting trees
recycling plastic
mining coal
using solar panels
What is an endangered species?
there are very few members left of the species in the world
the species is not naturally from that area
there are no members left of the species in the world
the species is thriving
Which activity would be helpful to the environment?
driving a car
littering
leaving the lights on
recycling paper
Trees are a natural resource. What could be a use of trees?
to produce paper
to produce plastic
to produce gasoline
to build sidewalks
