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Conserving our resources - What are resources?

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a resource?

a)

A resource is something that can be used to make something else.

b)

Soil, water, animals or plants are resources from nature that we use.

c)

The skill of a doctor, plumber, farmer or teacher is a resource.

d)

A resource creates things that we use in the environment.

2.

Resources can be used for

a)

doing jobs

b)

producing items

c)

offering services to the public

d)

trading both locally and abroad

3.

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

a)

sun

b)

wind

c)

water

d)

chair

4.

Coal, animals, rocks and trees are natural resources that we use. Which of them is NOT found on land. Type your answer.

(a)  

5.

Which natural resources is excavated or dug up from the sea floor at Ocean Cay, Bimini and used to manufacture glass and fertilizers?

a)

oil

b)

salt

c)

rocks

d)

aragonite

6.

Industries that extract or take out natural resources from the earth are called p (a)   . Type your answer.

7.

Renewable resources can be used over and over again and easily replaced.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

What is the water cycle?

a)

It is the path that all water flows as it moves around the earth in different states.

b)

It is the process by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere and land.

c)

It is the process by which water evaporates from the earth's surface to form clouds and then returns to the earth as rain or snow.

d)

It is a circular cycle of evaporation, condensation and precipitation.

9.

The picture is an example of the w (a)   . Type your answer.

10.

Non-renewable resources can be replaced once they have been used.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

Which of the following do natural resources provide for us?

a)

fuel

b)

clothing, food, shelter

c)

shelter, food, clothing and fuel

d)

food and fuel

12.

It is important that we c (a)   natural resources so that future generations can enjoy them. Type your answer.

13.

In which three primary industries are Bahamians employed?

a)

fishing

b)

farming

c)

tourism

d)

banking

14.

Which of the following activities do tourists come The Bahamas to enjoy.

a)

sunbathing

b)

game fishing and snorkeling

c)

scuba diving, swimming and game fishing

d)

scuba diving, game fishing, snorkeling, sunbathing and swimming

15.

Recycle and reduce are two of the 3 Rs that we can practice to help conserve natural resources. The other one is r (a)   . Type your answer