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Natural Resources

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Earth's plates are....
a)
Constantly moving and changing the face of the Earth
b)
Never moved
c)
Move seldom and very fast
d)
move when they feel like it
2.
What was the name given to all the continents when they were joined as one super continent?
a)
Supreme Continent
b)
Eurasia
c)
Plate tectonics
d)
Pangea
3.

Describe the most likely relationship between these mountains and nearby tectonic plates.

a)

The mountains are probably formed by earthquakes

b)

The mountains are probably formed by the movement of glaciers

c)

The mountains are probably located near the edge of 2 tectonic plates.

d)

The mountains are probably formed by running water.

4.

Is there a pattern to the locations of earthquakes and volcanoes around the globe?

a)

No, earthquakes and volcanoes are random.

b)

Yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur near the boundaries of tectonic plates.

c)

yes, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur in the middle of tectonic plates.

d)

No, earthquakes and volcanoes usually occur under water.

5.

Most geologists think that the movement of Earth's tectonic plates is caused by

a)

the rotation of the Earth.

b)

the Earth's magnetic field.

c)

subduction.

d)

convection currents.

6.

A natural resource that can be used up. Oil, natural gas, and coal

a)

Non-renewable resources

b)

Renewable resources

7.

Something that can be easily replaced, such as trees, water or animals for food

a)

Renewable Resource

b)

Non-renewable

8.

Renewable or Nonrenewable

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

9.
a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

10.

Natural gas is a ...

a)

Renewable resource

b)

Nonrenewable resource

11.

A cotton plant is Renewable

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Oil and minerals are renewable resources

a)

Yes

b)

No

13.

Fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas that were formed over millions of years from decayed plants and animals. This process requires time, pressure, and heat.

a)

Fossil Fuels

b)

Renewable Resources

c)

Replenish

d)

Geothermal

14.

To make full or complete again

a)

Conservation

b)

Efficient

c)

Biomass

d)

Replenish

15.

Energy that is made from the power of moving water

a)

Hydroelectric

b)

Coal

c)

Biomass

d)

Wind

16.

Working in the best way with little wasted time or effort

a)

Hydroelectric

b)

Conservation

c)

Efficient

d)

Alternative Energy

17.

To use wisely to prevent waste; save

a)

Conservation

b)

Renewable Energy

c)

Solar

d)

Hydroelectric

18.
Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources if they are still forming beneath the surface today?
a)
They are being formed as a type of methane which we cannot use.
b)
They are being formed too far beneath the surface.
c)
The fossil fuels are being broken down by a natural process.
d)
We are depleting the fossil fuels much faster than they can form.
19.

Which of these resources are NOT renewable?

a)

gasoline

b)

sunlight

c)

wind

d)

corn

20.

Which term is described as: includes volcanic eruptions, the formation and breakdown of rock, and major movements of matter within and below the surface of the earth

a)

geological processes

b)

pangea

c)

ring of fire

d)

mid-ocean ridge