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Natural Resources

Total questions: 144

Worksheet time: 7hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A resource is considered renewable if it -

a)

can be created only over millions of years

b)

is made of Earths’ materials like rocks and minerals

c)

can be replaced in a relatively short amount of time

d)

is useful to humans in making energy and materials

2.

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

a)

Paper

b)

Coal

c)

Milk

d)

Water

3.

Students were asked to generate a list that contained nothing but renewable resources. Which student was the the only one to make a correct list?

a)

Student A

b)

Student B

c)

Student C

d)

Student D

4.

Using public transportation, like trains and buses, rather than cars helps conserve nonrenewable resources because public transportation -

a)

requires the removal of trees to make roads and tracks

b)

needs more water to maintain than the same number of cars

c)

uses less fossil fuels to move people from place to place

d)

involves using much more paper for printed materials

5.

A student created a chart classifying resources as renewable or non-renewable, but has made a mistake. Which resources should actually be classified as non-renewable and why?

a)

Animals, because they grow old and die

b)

Plants, because there are so many kinds

c)

Minerals, since they are replaced very slowly

d)

Wind, because sometimes the wind does not blow

6.

The T-chart shows how some natural resources are classified. Which of the following should be placed where the question mark is to complete the chart?

a)

Ice

b)

Wind

c)

Natural Gas

d)

Animals

7.

Why is water classified as a renewable rather than a nonrenewable resource? Water is classified as renewable because it -

a)

is constantly replaced

b)

is important to all life

c)

can be frozen into ice

d)

evaporates into the air

8.

Which of these is classified as a renewable resource?

a)

Natural gas

b)

Minerals

c)

Plants

d)

Crude oil

9.

Fossil fuels form when organic matter is buried and then exposed to heat and pressure for millions of years. Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable resources because they –

a)

take a long time to form

b)

are used to produce heat

c)

form from organic matter

d)

can be found underground

10.

All of the following resources are classified as renewable EXCEPT –

a)

corn plants

b)

oxygen

c)

water

d)

crude oil

11.

To save and use a resource carefully

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

c)

Conservation

d)

Resource

12.

A resource that can be replaced in a human lifetime

a)

renewable

b)

nonrenewable

c)

conservation

d)

resource

13.

A resource that cannot be replaced in a human lifetime

a)

renewable

b)

nonrenewable

c)

conservation

d)

resource

14.

Something used on Earth

a)

renewable

b)

nonrenewable

c)

conservation

d)

resource

15.
Which of the following natural resources are nonrenewable?
a)
Water
b)
Animals
c)
Natural gas
d)
Wind
16.
Fossil fuels are nonrenewable because...
a)
they are used to produce heat
b)
they take a long time to form
c)
they can be found underground
17.
What is a natural resource?
a)
Resources we get from our house
b)
Resources we get from people
c)
Resources we get from nature
18.

True or false?

Coal is a nonrenewable resource.

a)

True

b)

False

19.
These are all examples of...
a)
renewable resources
b)
nonrenewable resources
c)
fossil fuels
d)
alternative energy
20.
This type of renewable energy converts the power of the wind to electricity.
a)
steam engines
b)
solar power
c)
wind turbines
d)
nuclear power
21.
Energy sources that are not easily replenished are called...
a)
renewable resources
b)
nonrenewable resources
22.
Hydroelectric plants perform which type of energy conversion?
a)
Water to Electricity
b)
Electricity to Water
c)
Wind to Electricity
d)
Wind to Chemical
23.
Which of the following is NOT a Natural Resource?
a)
Coal
b)
Paper
c)
Solar
d)
Wind
24.
Renewable resources 
a)
can be replenished.
b)
cannot be replenished.
c)
are limited.
d)
are fossil fuels.
25.
Which of the following is a Renewable Natural Resource?
a)
Crops
b)
Nuclear
c)
Gasoline
d)
Electricity
26.

Why is water a renewable resource?

a)

It can be frozen into ice.

b)

It evaporates into air.

c)

It is constantly replaced.

27.

Which are ways we use fossil fuels?

a)

eating and drinking

b)

arts and crafts

c)

paper and building

d)

cars and heat

28.

Geothermal energy uses heat from ____ to produce electricity.

a)

the earth

b)

coal

c)

oil

d)

natural gas

29.

Uranium atoms are split to create a tremendous amount of energy in a _____ power plant.

a)

biomass

b)

geothermal

c)

nuclear

d)

hydroelectric

30.

What type of power plant uses scraps from farming and waste products to generate electricity?

a)

Hydroelectric Power Plant

b)

Geothermal Power Plant

c)

Biomass Power Plant

d)

Nuclear Power Plant

31.
Which renewable resource gets its direct energy from the sun? 
a)
Geothermal
b)
Solar
c)
Wind
d)
Hydrogen
32.

Why do we tend to use non-renewable resources instead of renewable resources?

a)

Less Expensive

b)

More Energy

c)

All of these

33.

What is a disadvantage of using non-renewable resources?

a)

They have a large carbon footprint.

b)

They can all be used up over time.

c)

They can lead to global warming.

d)

All of these.

34.

Which of the following can be a disadvantage of renewable resources?

a)

They can be intermittent (only available at certain times or in certain places).

b)

They release a lot of CO2 and have a large carbon footprint.

c)

They are renewable and will always be available.

d)

Renewable resources have no disadvantages.

35.

A resource is considered renewable if it -

a)

can be created only over millions of years

b)

is made of Earths’ materials like rocks and minerals

c)

can be replaced in a relatively short amount of time

d)

is useful to humans in making energy and materials

36.

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

a)

Paper

b)

Coal

c)

Milk

d)

Water

37.

Students were asked to generate a list that contained nothing but renewable resources. Which student was the the only one to make a correct list?

a)

Student A

b)

Student B

c)

Student C

d)

Student D

38.

Why is water classified as a renewable rather than a nonrenewable resource? Water is classified as renewable because it -

a)

is constantly replaced

b)

is important to all life

c)

can be frozen into ice

d)

evaporates into the air

39.

Fossil fuels form when organic matter is buried and then exposed to heat and pressure for millions of years. Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable resources because they –

a)

take a long time to form

b)

are used to produce heat

c)

form from organic matter

d)

can be found underground

40.

Which of the following resources is collected by the panels on the roof of this home?

a)

air

b)

water

c)

wind

d)

sunlight

41.
 Which of the following are renewable sources of energy?
a)
coal and natural gas
b)
oil and electricity
c)
sunlight and petroleum
d)
wind and water
42.
What is the source of energy that causes the blades of a turbine to move?
a)
coal
b)
wind
c)
water
d)
sunlight
43.
Which of the following is NOT a way that people can be harmful to the environment?
a)
burning coal for energy
b)
clearing land for homes
c)
making products from wood
d)
planting trees in a forest
44.
Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?
a)
burning fossil fuels
b)
dumping waste in landfills
c)
using wind and solar energy
d)
releasing waste into streams
45.

Choose an example of how nonrenewable resources can be used up.

a)

Mining for coal and using it to heat homes

b)

Rainwater collecting in a barrel

c)

Sun rays being changed into solar energy

d)

Planting plants to create more oxygen

46.

Using a plastic soda bottle after it is melted down to make jacket stuffing, is an example of ___.

a)

reduce

b)

reuse

c)

recycle

47.

Giving your clothes that you wore when you were two to your baby sister is an example of _____.

a)

reduce

b)

reuse

c)

recycle

48.

Turning off running water while I brush my teeth, many students taking the bus to school instead of going to school in a car, and using paper bags instead of plastic are all examples of _____.

a)

reduce

b)

reuse

c)

recycle

49.
Which of these methods uses the least amount of fossil fuels? 
a)
Taking public transportation
b)
Carpooling
c)
Biking
d)
Driving a motorcycle
50.

What is conservation?

a)

Saving natural resources.

b)

Watching television throughout the day.

c)

Using natural and human resources.

d)

Leaving the water running.

51.
Which one is an example of recycling? 
 
  
a)
Reusing a paper bag for lunch. 
b)
 Using less water to take a bath. 
c)
Making new glass bottles from old ones.
d)
Using plastic cups instead of paper cups. 
52.
What is one way a person can help to conserve or save energy?


      
a)

Drive a big car with no passengers.

b)

Cut off lights when exiting a room.

c)

Brush teeth with hot water.

d)

Ride the bus instead of biking to school.

53.

Things found in nature that people can use...

a)

animals

b)

environment

c)

natural resource

d)

renewable resources

54.
Your family uses this type of energy to heat your home and many of you cook with this type of energy.
a)

Oil

b)

Coal

c)

Solar Power

d)

Natural Gas

55.
Which of the following natural resources are nonrenewable?
a)
Water
b)
Animals
c)
Natural gas
d)
Wind
56.
Fossil fuels are nonrenewable because...
a)
they are used to produce heat
b)
they take a long time to form
c)
they can be found underground
57.
What is a natural resource?
a)
Resources we get from our house
b)
Resources we get from people
c)
Resources we get from nature
58.

True or false?

Coal is a nonrenewable resource.

a)

True

b)

False

59.
These are all examples of...
a)
renewable resources
b)
nonrenewable resources
c)
fossil fuels
d)
alternative energy
60.
This type of renewable energy converts the power of the wind to electricity.
a)
steam engines
b)
solar power
c)
wind turbines
d)
nuclear power
61.
Energy sources that are not easily replenished are called...
a)
renewable resources
b)
nonrenewable resources
62.
Hydroelectric plants perform which type of energy conversion?
a)
Water to Electricity
b)
Electricity to Water
c)
Wind to Electricity
d)
Wind to Chemical
63.
Which of the following is NOT a Natural Resource?
a)
Coal
b)
Paper
c)
Solar
d)
Wind
64.
Renewable resources 
a)
can be replenished.
b)
cannot be replenished.
c)
are limited.
d)
are fossil fuels.
65.
Which of the following is a Renewable Natural Resource?
a)
Crops
b)
Nuclear
c)
Gasoline
d)
Electricity
66.

Why is water a renewable resource?

a)

It can be frozen into ice.

b)

It evaporates into air.

c)

It is constantly replaced.

67.

Which are ways we use fossil fuels?

a)

eating and drinking

b)

arts and crafts

c)

paper and building

d)

cars and heat

68.

Geothermal energy uses heat from ____ to produce electricity.

a)

the earth

b)

coal

c)

oil

d)

natural gas

69.

Uranium atoms are split to create a tremendous amount of energy in a _____ power plant.

a)

biomass

b)

geothermal

c)

nuclear

d)

hydroelectric

70.

What type of power plant uses scraps from farming and waste products to generate electricity?

a)

Hydroelectric Power Plant

b)

Geothermal Power Plant

c)

Biomass Power Plant

d)

Nuclear Power Plant

71.
Which renewable resource gets its direct energy from the sun? 
a)
Geothermal
b)
Solar
c)
Wind
d)
Hydrogen
72.

Why do we tend to use non-renewable resources instead of renewable resources?

a)

Less Expensive

b)

More Energy

c)

All of these

73.

What is a disadvantage of using non-renewable resources?

a)

They have a large carbon footprint.

b)

They can all be used up over time.

c)

They can lead to global warming.

d)

All of these.

74.

Which of the following can be a disadvantage of renewable resources?

a)

They can be intermittent (only available at certain times or in certain places).

b)

They release a lot of CO2 and have a large carbon footprint.

c)

They are renewable and will always be available.

d)

Renewable resources have no disadvantages.

75.

Any material, substance, or organism that is found in nature and used by people is a ?

a)

renewable resource

b)

nonrenewable resources

c)

natural resources

d)

none of the above

76.

Resources that exist in a limited supply and are used up at a faster rate than they can be replaced are?

a)

renewable resources

b)

nonrenewable resources

c)

none of the above

d)

all of the above

77.

rocks, minerals, and metals are?

a)

renewable resources

b)

nonrenewable resources

c)

natural resources

d)

B and C

78.

Resources that are either always available, or can be renewed in a relatively short amount of time are?

a)

renewable resources

b)

nonrenewable resources

c)

none of the above

d)

all of the above

79.

natural resources, such as coal, oil and natural gas are also known as

a)

renewable resources

b)

petroleum

c)

fossil fuels

d)

none of the above

80.

Which of the following are renewable resources?

a)

sunlight

b)

water

c)

air

d)

all of the above

81.

Plants and animals are considered

a)

renewable resources

b)

nonrenewable resources

c)

all of the above

d)

none of the above

82.

The protection, preservation and management of natural resources is known as

a)

recycling

b)

consumption

c)

conservation

d)

restoration

83.

To process previously used materials so they can be used to make something else is known as

a)

renewing

b)

reusing

c)

recycling

d)

reducing

84.

To use less of something is to

a)

renew

b)

reuse

c)

reduce

d)

recycle

85.

To use something again and again is to

a)

renew

b)

reuse

c)

reduce

d)

recycle

86.

_____________ is a natural resource made up of humus, air, water, minerals, and rock particles

a)

soil

b)

coal

c)

petroleum

d)

iron

87.

Which of the following can be recycled?

a)

paper

b)

glass

c)

plastic

d)

all of the above

88.

A product that comes from petroleum is

a)

paper

b)

popsorn

c)

plastic

d)

pollution

89.

Petroleum is consumed or used at a much faster rate than it is renewed.

a)

true

b)

false

90.

Raw materials are materials that come from natural resources and have not been previously processed.

a)

true

b)

false

91.

Which of the following is a characteristic of soil?

a)

color

b)

texture

c)

ability to retain water

d)

all of the above

92.

Nonrenewable resources can never be replenished.

a)

true

b)

false

93.

We can conserve natural resources by

a)

reducing waste

b)

reusing materials

c)

recycling materials

d)

all of the above

94.

It takes more energy to recycle materials than to process them from raw materials.

a)

true

b)

false

95.

Trees cut down for lumber are what type of resource?

a)

renewable resource

b)

nonrenewable resource

c)

artificial resource

d)

mineral resource

96.

Which of the following resources used to generate electricity is nonrenewable?

a)

solar power

b)

running water

c)

wind energy

d)

coal

97.

Devin's family is building a house. His parents want to use a renewable energy source to provide energy for the house. Which of the following could they use?

a)

coal

b)

natural gas

c)

oil

d)

solar energy

98.

Which of the following can cause pollution?

a)

mining fossil fuels

b)

conserving water

c)

picking up trash

d)

planting trees

99.

Which picture shows an example of conservation?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

100.

Which is an example of pollution?

a)

raking leaves into a compost pie

b)

littering

c)

driving an electric car

d)

building a windmill

101.

Which of the following activities may be harmful to the ecosystem?

a)

hiking

b)

cleaning up roadside trash

c)

aa forest fire

d)

camping

102.

If there are very few members of a species left in the world, it is considered what kind of species?

a)

an invasive species

b)

an extinct species

c)

a population species

d)

an endangered species

103.

Why is it preferable to use renewable resources instead of nonrenewable resources?

a)

because they do not produce pollution

b)

because they will never run out

c)

because they are replaced by nature

d)

all of the answers are correct

104.

Mr. Sikorsky lives and works in Washington, D.C. If he wants to conserve as much fossil fuel as possible, how should he travel to and from work each day?

a)

by bicycle

b)

by bus

c)

by car

d)

by subway

105.

Using recycled materials to make new products helps to conserve natural resources. Which natural resource is conserved by recycling newspapers?

a)

oil

b)

soil

c)

trees

d)

water

106.

Scientists have estimated that the average person in the United States uses about 380 L (about 100 gal.) of water every day. Which of the following would be the best way for the Richards family to conserve water each day?

a)

move to a wetter climate

b)

serve milk instead of water with meals

c)

run their clothes washer only when it is full

d)

allow faucets to drip slowly so that the pipes do not break

107.

Trees are a natural resource. What is one way people use trees?

a)

for building material

b)

to produce plastic

c)

to construct roads

d)

to produce gasoline

108.

Oil is used in many different products. For example, beach umbrellas, hand lotions, and even clothing are all made from oil. If you use a product made from oil, what type of resource are you using?

a)

new

b)

organic

c)

renewable

d)

nonrenewable

109.

Jean is concerned about pollution in her town. What is one way to hep reduce pollution in Jean's town?

a)

adding more recycling bons

b)

adding more trash cans

c)

building more factories

d)

removing nonnative plants

110.

People's actions can change an ecosystem. Which of the following changes is helpful to an ecosystem?

a)

letting large herds of animals graze on farmland

b)

introducing nonnative plants into an area

c)

setting aside land areas as animal refuges

d)

clearing forests to make lumber

111.

Many people dispose of solid wastes in compost piles. The compost can then be used as fertilizer. The best items to add to a compost pile are those that will break down rapidly. These items have a carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of 30 or less. The table lists the carbon-to-nitrogen ration for different items that people add to their compost piles. Which item would expect to break down the fastest in a compost pile?

a)

orange peels

b)

leftover broccoli

c)

dry autumn leaves

d)

a branch from a tree

112.

Biodegradable materials break down quickly in the environment. Which of the following is most likely to break down more quickly than the others?

a)

aluminum can

b)

banana peel

c)

plastic bottle

d)

rubber ball

113.

Which human activity is helpful to the environment?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

114.

What is an example of a fossil fuel?

a)

coal

b)

water

c)

air

d)

sunlight

115.

What is a natural resource?

a)

something made by man that people can use

b)

something found in nature that is used by people

c)

something found on another planet

116.

What is a renewable resource?

a)

a resource that can be replaced within a lifetime.

b)

a resource that can't be replaced quickly, usually takes thousands or millions of years.

117.

What is a non-renewable resource?

a)

a resource that is always available or can be reproduced

b)

a resource that cannot be reproduced once used and takes awhile to be reproduce

118.

Which of the following lists are examples of natural resources?

a)

water, glass, and soil

b)

soil, water, and rocks

c)

glass, farmers, and water

d)

rocks, soil, and farmers

119.

This is electricity produced by moving water.

a)

Solar Energy

b)

Wind Farm

c)

Hydroelectric Power

d)

Geothermal Energy

120.

Energy from the sun is ______________ and energy from heat deep within the earth is _______________.

a)

solar energy and wind energy

b)

nonrenewable energy and hydroelectric power

c)

hydroelectric power and solar energy

d)

solar energy and geothermal energy

121.

Which group includes ALL renewable resources?

a)

Animals, trees, water, oil

b)

Water, animals, sun, plants

c)

Minerals, sun, natural gas, water

d)

Sun, rocks, trees, and water

122.
A farmer decides that he is going to produce his own energy on the farm by using a type of renewable energy. The renewable energy could come from--
a)
setting up wind turbines
b)
having a coal furnace
c)
using natural gas
d)
burning oil
123.

_________ is one of Florida's natural resources. It is a mineral found in sand and is used for making computer chips and solar cells.

a)

Silicon

b)

Coal

c)

Phosphate

d)

Limestone

124.

One of Florida's natural resources is ____________________ and is used to make fertilizer.

a)

Phosphate

b)

Silicon

c)

Limestone

d)

Ore

125.

This sedimentary rock found in Florida is used to build roads, make cement and concrete.

a)

Limestone

b)

Granite

c)

Phosphate

d)

Silicon

126.

Which of the following IS NOT one of Florida's natural resources?

a)

limestone

b)

Phosphate

c)

coal

d)

silicon

127.

This sedimentary rock found in Florida is used to build roads, make cement and concrete.

a)

Limestone

b)

Granite

c)

Phosphate

d)

Silicon

128.

Which pair of words correctly lists one renewable and one non-renewable resource.

a)

Sun and Water

b)

Cattle and Fish

c)

Coal and Natural Gas

d)

Orange Trees and Phosphate

129.

The three main types of non-renewable, fossil fuels are

a)

gas, oil and gold

b)

natural gas, coal and oil

c)

coal, limestone and oil

d)

Phosphate, oil, and natural gas

130.

Best definition for "Earth" is

a)

People

b)

Something that is useful

c)

A resource that cannot be created within a human lifetime, including coal, oil, and natural gas

d)

The only planet that sustains life in our solar system

131.

Renewable resources are

a)

the only planet that sustains life in our solar system.

b)

resources that can be created within a human lifetime, such as air, plants, water, and animals.

c)

resources that cannot be created within a human lifetime, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

d)

something that is useful.

132.

After a long amount of time, what is formed from the remains of plants and animals buried in Earth's crust?

a)

water

b)

wind

c)

stream

d)

oil

133.

What are the two categories for natural resources?

a)

renewable and reusable

b)

nonrenewable and inexhaustible

c)

renewable and usable

d)

renewable and nonrenewable

134.

A resource that cannot be created within a human lifetime, including coal, oil, and natural gas are

a)

renewable resources.

b)

nonrenewable resources.

c)

solid resources.

d)

gases.

135.

Something that is useful is best defined as

a)

renewable resources.

b)

toys.

c)

resources.

d)

Earth.

136.

Conservation of Earth's natural resources is practiced in many ways. Which of the following is NOT a way to conserve Earth's natural resources?

a)

Recycle plastic containers and bottles.

b)

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.

c)

Throw all waste into the trash to be taken to a landfill.

d)

Drive an electric or hybrid car.

137.

Which of the following are examples of renewable resources found in Florida?

a)

Water and solar

b)

Wind and phosphate

c)

Oil and silicone

d)

Water and oil

138.

Which of the following Florida resources is nonrenewable?

a)

Plants

b)

Silicone

c)

Water

d)

Solar

139.

Which of the following resources in Florida provides electricity for homes by using radiation from the sun?

a)

Natural gas

b)

Rivers and streams

c)

Solar energy

d)

Limestone

140.

Many nonrenewable resources take

a)

days to be replaced.

b)

weeks to be replaced.

c)

less than 20 years to be replaced.

d)

millions of years to be replaced.

141.

Which of the following resources is an important source for road construction materials?

a)

Slate

b)

Oil

c)

Phosphate

d)

Limestone

142.

Why is it important to conserve nonrenewable resources?

a)

They have less energy than renewable resources.

b)

They are easier to find than other resources.

c)

They could be no more to find in the future.

d)

They are made from the remains of plants and animals.

143.

Florida is known to have a lot of this resource which is used in making computers.

a)

Helium

b)

Silicon

c)

Sugar

d)

Limestone

144.

Which of the following is NOT a resource found in Florida?

a)

Limestone

b)

Oil

c)

Phosphates

d)

Gold

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