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WorksheetsNatural Resources
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why are trees considered natural resources?
They provide valuable shade that no other resource can provide.
Humans use them to produce paper, lumber, fuel, and other products.
They are an important source of firewood for campfires.
They grow back after they're cut down.
Which of these is a factual statement about natural resources?
Someday, humans will run out of fossil fuels
Using wind energy will make us feel better about ourselves
As soon as they're available, everyone should drive solar-powered cars
Fuel cells are the most important technology we've ever developed
Which is the most likely reason why soil erosion can be a major problem?
Soil contains expensive minerals
A region's agriculture can be destroyed if the soil erodes
Soil is a non-renewable resource
Dangerous, radioactive elements exist under the soil
Why isn't glass considered a natural resource?
It isn't used by humans
It's non-renewable
It's not found in nature
It has a limited number of uses
What is the key difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
All non-renewable resources pollute the environment; renewable resources don't.
Non-renewable resources must be refined before humans can use them; renewable resources don't.
Non-renewable resources exist in unlimited quantities; renewable resources don't.
Non-renewable resources exist in limited quantities; renewable resources don't.
What can you conclude from the fact that lots of research is being done into wind and solar energy?
In the future, these technologies may be far more sophisticated and efficient
We don't really know how solar and wind energy can be used to produce electricity
These technologies are too complicated to be widely used
These technologies will someday be more expensive
Which of the following is the most sensible way to conserve natural resources?
Stop using electricity entirely.
Bike or walk to school instead of taking a gasolinepowered car.
Don't use any products made from trees.
Never ride in a car
Since it's not in limited supply, solar energy is considered a sustainable energy source. What does "sustainable" mean?
Capable of being continued long-term
Available to everyone
Related to light and heat
Related to the sun
How does recycling conserve natural resources?
It allows us to re-use products instead of manufacturing new ones
It prevents garbage from being burned.
It saves on the amount of fuel used by garbage trucks.
.It saves on the amount of plastic used to manufacture garbage bags.
Why is wind energy considered a renewable resource?
It can be found in a variety of places
It costs little to harness
The wind can blow incredibly fast
It's unlikely that we'll run out of wind.
