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Natural Resources

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a resource?
a)
something we can take
b)
something we can find
c)
something we can use
d)
something we can give
2.

Which Best describes a method of obtaining energy that may cause changes in water temperature and harm to fish populations?

a)

Burning Coal

b)

using ethanol in cars

c)

installing solar panels in home

d)

generating electricity in a hydro-electric power plant

3.

Which is a nonrenewable resource?

a)

Oil

b)

sunlight

c)

water

d)

wood

4.

Which are most responsible for creating acid rain pollution?

a)

Nuclear Power Plants

b)

Coal-burning power plants

c)

Hydro-electric power plants

d)

Wood-burning power plants

5.

The table shows the estimated energy production from Fossil fuels over a 20- year period.

Which conclusion is best supported by the data?

a)

Dependency on oil has increased, therefore energy production from oil is increasing.

b)

Dependency on oil has increased, therefore energy production from natural gas is decreasing

c)

Dependency on coal has increased, therefore energy production from coal is increasing.

d)

Dependency on coal has increased, therefore energy production from natural gas is decreasing.

6.

Which is most likely a major concern associated with burning fossil fuels?

a)

Burning Fossil Fuels can pollute oceans

b)

Burning Fossil Fuels can remove harmful chemicals from precipitation.

c)

Burning Fossil Fuels can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

d)

Burning Fossil Fuels can produce smog, which can cause respiratory illnesses.

7.

Which action shows concern for the environment with regards to the resources of the oceans?

a)

Developing technology which will allow for an increase in fish harvesting.

b)

Allowing factories to release untreated wastewater into the oceans.

c)

Filling in oceanfront wetlands in order to extend beachfront properties.

d)

Setting limits on fish harvesting in the oceans.

8.

Which would least likely have an impact on global climate changes?

a)

Producing energy using hydroelectric plants.

b)

Producing energy using coal.

c)

Producing energy using oil.

d)

Producing energy using natural gas.

9.

Which is an example of a renewable energy resource?

a)

Biomass

b)

Coal

c)

Gas

d)

Oil

10.

Which is a possible disadvantage of using flowing water to produce electricity?

a)

Ecosystem damage and loss of land.

b)

Reduced carbon dioxide emission.

c)

Only suitable for industrial use.

d)

Creates reservoirs.

11.

Which is a problem with using wind turbines to produce energy?

a)

Wind turbines are efficient in only certain areas.

b)

Wind turbines occupy a small area of land.

c)

Wind turbines produce a large amount of energy .

d)

Wind turbines create a large amount of pollution.