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Energy from Natural Resources

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
All of the following are nonrenewable resources EXCEPT
a)
Coal
b)
animals
c)
petroleum (oil)
d)
natural gas
2.
Which of the following means of transportation uses a renewable resource for its energy source?
a)
solar powered car
b)
coal powered steam train
c)
natural gas car
d)
gasoline truck
3.
Any useful material that is found in nature:
a)
Natural Resource
b)
Human Resource
c)
Plants
4.
Coal is
a)
renewable
b)
nonrenewable
c)

inexhaustible

5.
Sunlight is
a)
renewable
b)
nonrenewable
c)

inexhaustible

6.

What are the 3 main fossil fuels?

a)

Coal, Oil, and nuclear fuel

b)

Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas

c)

Electricity, Gas, Petroleum

d)

Coal, Oil, Non-renewable Resources

7.
Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......
a)
require expensive equipment
b)
take millions of years to replace
c)
can be found all over 
d)
provide all the energy we use
8.

Which of these is classified as a renewable resource?

a)

Natural gas

b)

Minerals

c)

Plants

d)

Crude oil

9.
What does being sustainable mean?
a)
Reducing the amount of items that we use daily
b)
Using natural resources in a way that we can continue doing for a long time.
c)
Making more items we need before resources run out
d)
Not using anything made of plastic
10.

A resource that cannot replenish itself is...

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

11.

Things found in nature and used by living things are ......

a)

nonrenewable resources

b)

natural resources

c)

man made resources

d)

renewable resources

12.

What 2 ways to determine if our use of a natural resource is sustainable or not?

a)

1. How quickly it's used

2. How quickly it's replenished

b)

1. How quickly it's replenished

2. It's impact on Earth

c)

1. How quickly it's used

2. How much we rely on it

d)

1. How quickly it's replenished

2. If it's important to you

13.

The study of how humans interact with the environment

a)

environmental science

b)

biology

c)

ecology

d)

physics

14.

Wind energy is

a)

Inconsistent

b)

Consistent

c)

Uniformly available

d)

Not uniformly available

15.

Oil-rich countries in the Middle East cover about 4% of Earth’s total land area but possess about 48% of the world’s known oil reserves. What is the main reason for the high concentration of reserves in this part of the world?

a)

geological processes

b)

population growth

c)

technology advancements

d)

weather conditions

16.

Soil erosion is the wearing down of soil. This map provides data on the rate of soil erosion in the United States for a given year. What trend does the map show?

a)

Soil erosion rates are high across the United States.

b)

Soil erosion rates are low across the United States.

c)

Soil erosion rates are uniform across the United States.

d)

Soil erosion rates vary across the United States.

17.

The dots on the map represent deep, underground hydrothermal resources in the United States. Why do more hydrothermal resources exist in the western regions of the United States?

a)

Geological processes contributed to the formation of vents in that region

b)

Western states experience more wildfires than eastern states.

c)

The western region has far fewer trees, leading to higher wind production.

d)

Lack of groundwater and extended drought has reduced the number of vents.

18.

A team of conservation scientists worked on the project shown in the image. Why is this project necessary at this location?

a)

Soil erosion rates are high.

b)

Droughts are common.

c)

Deforestation is problematic.

d)

Metal ore is not readily available.

19.

These images were taken from a satellite above western Brazil. Figure 1 shows a Brazilian forest in the year 2000. Figure 2 shows the same area in 2012. The light-colored areas are bare land with few trees. The dark-colored areas are thick forests. Which resource is most affected by the activity in the images?

a)

Natural Gas

b)

Oil

c)

Soil

d)

Wind

20.

What is true about nonrenewable resources?

a)

They are formed by geologic processes.

b)

They are no longer being formed on Earth today.

c)

They are formed more quickly than humans use them.

d)

I am not sure

21.

Clay is a type of soil that is used in art, construction, and as medicine. It is mined from clay deposits in the ground, which typically take thousands of years to form.

Is clay a renewable or nonrenewable resource?

a)

renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

c)

I am not sure

22.

Earth’s natural resources are evenly distributed across the planet.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I am not sure

23.

Jute is a long, soft fiber that is used to make clothing and other textiles. It is harvested from the jute plant, which takes about four months to grow.

Is jute a renewable or nonrenewable resource?

a)

renewable

b)

nonrenewable

c)

I am not sure

24.

A _______ Resource cannot be replenished in our lifetime

a)

renewable

b)

nonrenewable

c)

natural

d)

manmade

25.

Examples of renewable energy

a)

Wind

b)

Coal

c)

Oil

d)

Solar

26.

Examples of nonrenewable resources

a)

Oil

b)

Petroleum

c)

Natural Gas

d)

Coal

27.

Clean energy is energy that does not release:

a)

pollutants

b)

steam

c)

energy

d)

heat

28.

What type of energy is harnessed from moving water pushing turbines?

a)

solar energy

b)

hydropower

c)

geothermal energy

d)

wind energy

29.

What type of energy comes from heat within the Earth?

a)

hydropower

b)

solar energy

c)

geothermal energy

d)

wind energy

30.

What is energy from plants and animals?

a)

biofuel

b)

solar energy

c)

glucose

d)

geothermal energy

31.

What type of energy is created from splitting atoms to make heat to turn turbines to make electricity?

a)

Nuclear energy

b)

Solar Energy

c)

Geothermal energy

d)

Wind energy

32.

Which of the following is not considered 'clean'?

a)

nuclear energy

b)

solar energy

c)

burning biomass

d)

geothermal energy

33.

What are fossil fuels formed from?

a)

geothermal energy

b)

remains of ancient plants and animals

c)

old plants only

d)

radioactive elements

34.

Which fossil fuel is a liquid formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms?

a)

coal

b)

oil

c)

natural gas

d)

nuclear power

35.

What do you call anything harmful put into our environment?

a)

pollution

b)

petroleum

c)

fossil fuel

d)

greenhouse gas

36.

When wind, water, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one place to another.

a)

Soil Conservation

b)

Desertification

c)

Erosion

d)

Salinization

37.
One solution for reducing the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide would be to
a)
increase oceanic temperatures to enhance carbon dioxide uptake
b)
increase the rate of removal of tropical rain forests
c)
decrease the total area of rice paddies
d)
decrease the use of fossil fuels
38.

Burning fossil fuels results in (Choose ALL that apply):

a)

Increased greenhouse effect

b)

Decreased rain pH

c)

Increased rain pH

d)

Sustainable energy

39.
Which of the following is an example of REDUCING?  
a)
taking glass bottles to the recycling center
b)
turning off the lights when you leave a room
c)
using a soup can for a pencil cup

d)
throwing your garbage in the trash can
40.

which of the following are renewable resources?

a)

coal, oil, biofuel

b)

trees, animals, water

c)

coal, oil, petroleum

d)

oxygen, soil, fossil fuels

41.

All of the following are renewable energy options except

a)

wind

b)

solar

c)

geothermal

d)

fossil fuels

e)

hydro

42.

Which of the following is a direct effect of recycling?

a)

More water is polluted.

b)

Less coal and gas are used.

c)

Less trash goes into landfills.

d)

More energy comes from power plants.

43.

This natural resource produces oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

a)

air

b)

topsoil

c)

trees

d)

water

44.

Why do we need to conserve water?

a)

It is an unlimited resource. 

b)

It is a limited resource. 

c)

There is a lot of water. 

d)

There is no need to conserve water.

45.
What will most likely happen if the human population continues to grow at current rates?
a)

there will be an increase in environmental pollution

b)

There will be an increase in nitrogen levels in the atmosphere.

c)

There will be a decrease in water pollution.

d)

There will be an increase in the number of strong hurricanes

46.

The diagram shows the movement of water on Earth.

What part of the water cycle is represented by number 1?

a)

transpiration

b)

infiltration

c)

evaporation

d)

condensation

47.
How do living organisms return carbon to the atmosphere in the carbon cycle?
a)
respiration and photosynthesis
b)
 decomposition and respiration
48.
Which of the following add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
a)
volcanoes
b)
combustion of fossil fuels
c)
animal and plant respiration
d)
all of these
49.
The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?
a)
lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere
b)
lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere
c)
higher levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
d)
higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere
50.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

There is as much carbon on earth as when it was formed

b)

Carbon is being created whenever it is recycled

c)

Carbon is lost every time it is recycled

d)

Carbon changes to different forms and is never recovered

51.
Carbon can be found in...
a)
The atmosphere
b)
Soil
c)
Fossil fuels
d)
All of the above
52.
Which of the following removes carbon from the atmosphere?
a)
Combustion
b)
Respiration
c)
Photosynthesis
d)
Death
53.
What are the products of photosynthesis?
a)
water and carbon dioxide
b)
oxygen and glucose
c)
oxygen and carbon dioxide
d)
oxygen and water
54.

Which one that can improve your sustainable lifestyle?

a)

always buy bottle water

b)

do not want to use public transportation

c)

taking longer showers

d)

recycle and reuse

55.

recycle

a)

to process waste in order to make new material

b)

to use less amount

c)

to NOT process waste

56.

What does RECYCLING mean?

a)

throw away

b)

give things to other people

c)

make new things out of old ones

d)

using things again and again

57.
About how many people does the world currently have?
a)
3 Million
b)
8 Billion
c)
4 Trillion
d)
12 Billion
58.
Which of these is NOT an environmental issue?
a)
Pollution
b)
Oil Spills
c)
Space Exploration
d)
Over Population
59.
Which is NOT a way to decrease your ecological footprint?
a)
Eating less meat and processed foods
b)
Walking or biking to school
c)
Turning off electricity and water when you're not using it. 
d)
Driving a large car around for fun.
60.

Carlos uses trees to make paper. He wants his children to also have trees to make paper. How can he make using paper SUSTAINABLE?

a)

recycle the paper when he's done

b)

by planting new trees as he cuts down old trees

c)

By buying paper from other countries

d)

cut ALL the trees to make ALL the paper

61.

Maria has two chickens. What choice is UNSUSTAINABLE?

a)

Eating one chicken tonight

b)

Eating one egg each day

c)

Raising baby chickens

d)

Buying more chickens

62.

In general, it is more SUSTAINABLE to use_________resources.

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

63.

Which answer is NOT a sustainable thing you can do right now?

a)

Use a re-usable water bottle

b)

Buy clothes from second-hand stores

c)

Ride your bike instead of driving

d)

Eating a hamburger every day

64.

The process by which wind, water, ice or gravity transport soil, rocks, and sediments from one location to another.

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

65.

What type of erosion is dominant in places that are dry with small sediment such as deserts, sea shores and semi-arid regions?

a)

wind erosion

b)

water erosion

c)

mass wasting

d)

glacier erosion

66.

Which is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?

a)

spraying pesticides on crops

b)

burning fossil fuels for energy

c)

dumping sewage in rivers

d)

using Nuclear power stations

67.

True or false. Acid rain created in one area can cause problems in other nearby area

a)

true

b)

false

68.

Acid rain has a pH LESS than

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

d)

3

69.

Acid rain can damage

a)

Drinking water sources

b)

Aquatic (water) life

c)

Architecture / buildings

d)

All options are correct

70.
Why is solar energy considered renewable energy?
a)
It's cheaper than fossil fuels
b)
The sun's energy would not run out for billions of years
c)
Solar energy recharges batteries
d)
All of them
71.
The house illustrated here uses panels on the roof to collect a natural resource and convert it into electricity that can be used.
Which alternative energy source does this house use?
a)
Water
b)
Wind
c)
Solar
d)
Geothermal
72.
Water is renewable because it.......
a)

can be in all 3 states of matter

b)

is important to all life

c)

is renewed through the water cycle

d)

can evaporate

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