WorksheetsNatural Resources, Climate Change, Sustainability Review
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins
Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.
True
False
Which of these problems could happen if we don't look after the resources we have?
Loss of animal homes
Climate change
Increase in pollution
All of the above
The three areas of sustainability are
Physical, Economical, Political
Environmental, Social, Physical
Economical, Environmental, Social
Physical, Political, Social
A resource that can replenish itself is...
Renewable
Non-renewable
A resource that cannot replenish itself is...
Renewable
Non-renewable
Gas, oil and diesel are all examples of...
Renewable resources
Non-renewable resources
Solar, wind and water energy are all...
Non-sustainable resources
Sustainable resources
The main idea of sustainability is to act responsibly so that the resources on the planet will be able to _____________many generations to come.
feed
wipe out
support
clothe
An accurate definition of Sustainability is
meeting population needs
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to survive
meeting the needs of the future without worrying about todays
meeting the food needs of animals
Efficient use of natural resources include
Saving water
Harnessing wind energy
Mowing lawns
Driving an SUV
Which of these problems could happen if we don't look after the resources we have?
Loss of habitat
Climate change
Biodiversity
Pollution
What is something we do daily that affects our ecological footprint?
taking a shower
driving to school
blowdrying your hair
change your clothes
Which of the following is the best definition of a natural resource:
something we get from the environment
something that we can use from the environment
something humans use to meet our needs
Anything humans get or use from nature to meet our needs or wants
A resource that can only be used once and cannot be replaced once used is called a...
Renewable resource
Non-renewable resource
Perpetual resource
Infinite resource
What are examples of non-renewable resources?
Oil, coal and solar energy.
Gas, coal and water.
Oil, gas and wind.
Oil, gas and coal.
What does sustainability mean?
Using lots of resources.
Maintaining the world we live in for future generations.
Cutting down trees.
Using lots of water and electricity.
Out of the 4 choices, which would be the LEAST sustainable:
Everyone driving their own car
Walking
Taking a bus
carpooling with a friend
Energy from the sun is ___________________.
hydroelectric energy
geothermal energy
solar energy
wind energy
Anything from nature that living things use is called a ______________.
energy
pollution
food
natural resource
Which are ways we use fossil fuels?
eating and drinking
drinking and bathing
paper and building
cars and heat
What is an example of a renewable resource?
fish and trees
oil
coal
fossil fuel
Click on all the following sources of energy that are renewable.
Wind
Hydroelectricity
Coal
Solar power
Gasoline
Which is a picture of fossil fuels?
Which is a picture of renewable energy source?
Click on the picture representing wind energy.
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
a. Gasoline
b. Hydroelectric
c. Geothermal energy
d. Solar energy
Which of the following is a true statement about fossil fuels?
a. There is an infinite supply of them within Earth's crust
b. They are very difficult to refine into usable fuel
c. Burning them creates air pollution
d. They are not carbon-based
Which source of energy uses heat deep underground?
A. Geothermal energy
B. Petroleum energy
C. Solar energy
D. Wind energy
What is the direct cause of rising sea levels?
Melting Sea Ice
Melting Land Ice
Climate Change
Which of the following have been changed or altered due to climate change ?
droughts
flooding
melting of polar ice caps
all of the above
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
riding bicycles
burning fossil fuels
texting on cellphones
eating meat
Another set of words to describe the 3 pillars of sustainability include
people, profit and planet
Profit, people and purpose
planet, profit and potential
People, planet and pollution
The economic pillar of sustainability is focused on
The economy
The amount of money people have
The ability to use resources in a way that businesses can still continue to use them into the future
How profitable businesses and government can be
The social pillar of sustainability is focused on
Society
The amount of social interaction people have
The ability to for people to exist in a way that they can continue to live the same way (or better) into the future
How much healthcare, money and education people can get
The environmental pillar of sustainability is focused on
The environment
The amount of natural environment there is
The ability to for people to interact with the environment to avoid damage and depletion of resources into the future
How many trees there are in the environment
Which is the least connected to environmental sustainability
clean water
air pollution
depletion of natural resources
healthcare
Which is the least connected to social sustainability
care for the elderly
climate change
education
healthcare
The population from ________________substantially cause pollution and ozone depletion.
Developed countries
Poor countries
What does ecological footprint measure?
How quantity of natural resources humans need compared to the earth's capacity to provide those resources
The size of cities across the world
The amount of fossil fuels that are burned for energy
The shoe size of the average human
Hydropower is a renewable resource.
True
False
What happens when water flows through a dam?
The water evaporates.
The water turns a turbine.
The water is pumped back up.
The water creates sparks making electricity.
What is the job of a turbine?
When it spins, it makes sparks causing electricity.
It moves the energy from the flow of water to a generator.
It slows down the speed of the water to keep it at a steady pace.
It controls the water so it can be pumped back up the dam.
What are some concerns about building dams to create hydropower? Check all that apply.
Dams change the environment.
There are no concerns.
Dams change fish swimming patterns.
Dams store too much water.
The following picture is an example of what energy source?
Wind
Biomass
Coal
Hydropower
Which of the following is the most widely used renewable resource in the world?
solar power
hydropower
wind power
geothermal power
Which letter represents the generator?
C
D
E
F
Which letter represents the turbine?
C
D
E
F
What is biomass energy?
any organic matter that can be used by burning wood and other plant life.
Radiant energy emitted by the sun.
a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, found mainly in underground deposits and widely used as fuel.
made by tapping into steam or hot water reservoirs underground; the heat is used to drive an electrical generator.
Which refers to the process of producing energy by utilizing heat trapped inside the earth surface?
Hydrothermal energy
Geothermal energy
Solar energy
Wave energy
What does it mean when we say that geothermal energy is sustainable?
That it generates greenhouse gases
That it will not be used up.
That there is a limited supply.
That it may cause global warming.
How can wind become energy?
When a wind turbines changes the kinetic energy in wind to electric energy.
When a windmill goes fast enough
It just naturally is
The sun heats it so it becomes solar energy
True or False: Wind energy is a renewable source of energy
True
False
It is partially both renewable and nonrenewable
