WorksheetsCFU: Resource Management
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
During a science project, Avery is tasked with creating a model that represents a natural habitat. Avery decides to focus on the composition of soil. What is soil primarily composed of?
Water, air, and light
Weathered rock, decayed plant matter, water, and air
Sand, clay, and organic matter
Rocks, minerals, and carbon dioxide
What does desertification refer to?
The process of creating deserts for agricultural purposes
The process of turning land with healthy soil into land with little or poor soil
The natural formation of deserts over time
The removal of sand from desert regions
During a science project, Anika, Aria, and Zoe are discussing the main sources of energy that have been used historically for heating and transportation. They are trying to identify what coal, oil, and natural gas are collectively known as. What is the correct term?
Biomass fuels
Renewable resources
Fossil fuels
Geothermal resources
During a school project on sustainable energy, Hannah, Emma, and Michael are discussing the best sources of energy for the future. They want to focus on a type of resource. What does a renewable resource refer to in this context?
A resource that is available in unlimited quantities
An energy source that can be replenished naturally and quickly, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass
A natural resource that can be used repeatedly because it is replaced naturally
Non-renewable resources such as coal and oil
During a geography lesson, Emma learned that a certain percentage of Earth's surface is covered in water. She was surprised to find out the exact figure. What percentage did she learn about?
50 percent
60 percent
70 percent
80 percent
During a science project, Ethan, Maya, and Elijah are studying Earth's natural resources. They are particularly interested in understanding the term for all the water on Earth. What is this term called?
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
During a science project, Priya investigates the effects of industrial activities on urban air quality. What is she studying?
The process of cleaning the air by removing pollutants
The contamination of the air by harmful substances, including gases and particles
The increase in the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere
The natural process of air changing its composition
During a science project, Noah, Hannah, and Ava observed a local lake and found oil, plastic, and chemicals in the water. What does this indicate about the lake?
The process of purifying water for consumption
The addition of beneficial minerals to bodies of water
The contamination of water by harmful substances
The natural filtration of water through the soil
During a school project, Rohan is asked to categorize various items based on their origin. How should he classify water, coal, and timber?
Services provided by the government
Materials that can be used by man that are made in nature
Artificial products created in factories
Historical artifacts found in museums
During a school project on sustainability, Charlotte, Noah, and Isla are discussing various natural resources. Which of the following do they correctly identify as NOT a natural resource?
Wind
Solar
Plastic
Biomass
William is studying the various sources of renewable energy for a school project. He is particularly interested in the energy source that utilizes the heat from the Earth's interior. Which of the following is he studying?
Solar
Wave
Geothermal
Coal
During a science project, Mia, Anika, and Abigail are exploring renewable energy sources. They are particularly interested in understanding which energy source is primarily dependent on the sun. Which one should they focus on?
Coal
Geothermal
Wind
Biomass
Emma and Avery are discussing how to power their school's new eco-friendly building. They are considering using resources that are which of the following?
Resources that can only be used once.
Resources that can be replenished naturally over time.
Non-natural resources that are unlimited.
Resources that are available in limited quantities.
What are nonrenewable resources?
Resources that can be replaced once they are used up.
Resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up.
Resources that are only found in the ocean.
Resources that can be used indefinitely without running out.
What is poverty?
The state of having a lot of money and resources
The condition where people or communities can easily meet their needs
The situation where people or communities struggle to meet the minimum standards of living due to lack of resources
A government policy to redistribute wealth
What is Energy Poverty?
The economic inequality in the distribution of energy resources
The lack of access to energy services that negatively impact the inhabitants' health and well-being
The overconsumption of energy by industrialized nations
The environmental impact of energy production on ecosystems
What is resource poverty?
When there is an abundance of resources in an area.
When there is a lack of certain resources in an area.
When resources are distributed equally among the population.
When resources are used sustainably.
During a school project on environmental science, Arjun, Samuel, and Avery researched the impact of consumer habits. What did they identify as overconsumption?
The efficient use of goods and services that benefits the environment
The underuse of goods and services that leads to economic decline
The overuse of goods and services (energy, land, water, or materials) that cause harm to humans or environments
The balanced use of goods and services that promotes sustainable development
What does "Managing Resource" mean in the context of a project Daniel, Ava, and Liam are working on?
A) Using all available resources as quickly as possible to complete the project
B) Implementing strategies to ensure that resources are utilized efficiently and sustainably throughout the project
C) Creating a financial plan specifically for saving money within the project budget
D) Developing a new business strategy specifically for the project's product development phase
David is often feeling tired and weak. What could be the cause of his malnutrition?
Eating too much of the right foods
Needing more to eat or by not eating enough of the right foods
Drinking too much water
Exercising too frequently
During a science project, Ava and James observed a factory emitting smoke and chemicals into the air. What is this scenario an example of?
The process of cleaning the air
The presence of a substance in the air that is beneficial to health
The presence of a substance in the air that is harmful or poisonous
The movement of air from one place to another
During a science project, Kai, David, and Sophia observed a local lake and noticed substances floating on the surface. What does this indicate about water pollution?
The process of cleaning water bodies
The natural filtration of water through soil
The contamination of rivers, streams, lakes, estuaries, oceans, etc., often by chemicals
The movement of water through the water cycle
During a school project on sustainability, Charlotte, William, and Aiden investigate the concept of wastewater. How do they describe it based on their findings?
Water that is used for drinking purposes
Water found naturally in the environment
Water that is used in homes, businesses, or industrial factories and includes sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets, and washing machines
Clean water that is ready to be used for cooking
After a heavy rain, Scarlett notices water flowing in her backyard towards the small stream nearby. What is this process called?
Water that is absorbed into the soil
Water from rain and snow that travels across land to streams
Water that evaporates immediately after rainfall
Water that is used for irrigation
