WorksheetsResource and Environmental Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
Coal
Oil
Fish
Natural gas
What is a fossil fuel?
A fuel formed from the decay of ancient forms of life
A source of energy other than burning fossil fuels
A man-made lake
Air pollution
What does it mean to recycle?
To make new objects or materials from old objects or materials
To add harmful substances to the environment
To create a man-made lake
To burn fossil fuels
Which of the following is an example of an alternative energy source?
Solar energy
Coal
Oil
Natural gas
Which of the following is a harmful substance added to the environment?
Water
Pollution
Fish
Trees
Which of the following is a method to protect natural resources?
Pollution
Conservation
Smog
Burning fossil fuels
What does "weathering" refer to?
The process of carrying away soil
The process of dropping off bits of rock
The process through which rocks are broken down
The maximum population size
What is "erosion"?
The process of carrying away soil or pieces of rock
The process of dropping off bits of eroded rock
A catastrophe caused by natural forces
A measure of the impact our activities have on the environment
What is a "community"?
The process of carrying away soil
All of the people who live and work in an area
A catastrophe caused by natural forces
A measure of the impact our activities have on the environment
What is a "carbon footprint"?
The process of breaking down rocks
A measure of the impact our activities have on the environment
The maximum population size
A group of interacting parts
What is an alternative energy source?
A source of energy more harmful than burning fossil fuels
A source of energy less harmful than burning fossil fuels
A source of energy that is always available
A source of energy that is never used
What is a reservoir?
A natural lake where water is stored
A man-made lake where water is stored
A river where water flows
A pond where water is stagnant
What is the process of moving soil or pieces of rock?
Erosion
Weathering
Deposition
Sustainability
Wind is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Which one is a completely renewable resource?
Oil
Sunlight
Coal
Fresh water
