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WorksheetsLab Aid's Earth's Resources Unit Review
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 54mins
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
Coal
Solar power
Natural gas
Nuclear energy
What is the primary disadvantage of using nonrenewable resources?
They are abundant
They are expensive to extract
They can be depleted
They are environmentally friendly
What is a significant impact of resource extraction on the environment?
Increased biodiversity
Soil erosion
Improved air quality
Water purification
Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable resource?
Wind energy
Geothermal energy
Petroleum
Biomass
How does using renewable energy sources benefit the environment?
They produce more waste
They reduce greenhouse gas emissions
They are more expensive
They require more land
What is a major challenge associated with nonrenewable resources?
They are easy to recycle
They are found everywhere
They contribute to pollution
They are renewable
What is a negative impact of mining on the environment?
Creation of wildlife habitats
Soil contamination
Water purification
Air quality improvement
Which of the following is a benefit of using solar energy?
It is nonrenewable
It produces greenhouse gases
It is abundant and clean
It is limited to daytime use
What is a common characteristic of nonrenewable resources?
They are quickly replenished
They are finite
They are always clean
They are inexpensive
What is a significant environmental impact of oil extraction?
Improved air quality
Water pollution
Increased biodiversity
Soil enrichment
Multiple rock layers are necessary in this dating tool
relative dating
absolute dating
online dating
index fossil dating
Which layer is the youngest?
Layer A
Layer B
LAyer C
Layer D
Which layer is the oldest?
Layer A
Layer B
Layer C
Layer D
Rock strata is usually formed _________ layers.
horizontal
vertical
The geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s history based on strata and the fossil record.
True
False
Which rock layer most likely contains fossils of the most recently evolved organisms?
1
2
3
4
It is used to figure out a sequence of geological events from the evidence left behind in the rock.
relative dating
superposition
rock strata
core sample
Scientists use radiometric dating (radioactive decay) to measure...
relative time (dating)
absolute time (dating)
half-lives
time of day
What does the term 'Per Capita' mean?
Per State
Per Person
Per Community
Per Group
Population changes can lead to...
an increase in the consumption or usage of resources.
a decrease in the consumption or usage of resources.
an impact in the consumption of resources in either direction.
None of the above
Which of the following is a true statement?
Copper is a renewable resource
Copper is distributed unequally around the world
Copper is evenly distributed around the world (Every county has equal amounts)
Copper is not a natural resource.
Which of the following are renewable resources?
Freshwater and wood
copper and freshwater
wood and petroleum
freshwater and petroleum
The use of natural resources is called ___________.
slapping
mining
consumption
deposits
How has the change in human population affected the consumption of natural resources?
An increase in human population has caused an increase in natural resource consumption
Human population has no effect on natural resource consumption.
An increase in human population has caused a decrease in natural resource consumption
A decrease in human population has caused an increase in natural resource consumption.
Minerals are a natural resource. Which of the following are examples of mineral properties that we discussed in the lab?
How much it costs AND reaction with acids
color AND reaction with acid
how common it is AND how much it costs
reaction with acid AND how common it is
Based on the map of global freshwater resources, which of the following statements would describe freshwater?
Freshwater is a nonrenewable resource
Freshwater is distributed evenly over Earth's surface
Freshwater is distributed unevenly over Earth's surface.
The ocean provides freshwater.
Which two countries consumed the greatest amount of Oil?
US and Germany
China and India
US and Saudi Arabia
US and China
Which two countries consumed the greatest amount of copper in 2011?
Brazil and China
US and Germany
China and the US
Germany and China
Why is per capita consumption an important indicator?
It provides the size of each country in square miles
It provides a way of comparing how much each person is using on average
It provides the number of natural resources in each country
It provides the total population
Which country consumed the greatest amount of copper per capita in 2011?
Brazil
China
Germany
United States
Which two properties would be the most helpful in determining if the mystery mineral is calcite or quartz?
transparency and streak
reaction with acid and hardness
streak and light refraction
color and hardness
Which of the following is true about aquifers?
Replenishment exceeds our use.
Our use exceeds replenishment.
Replenishment and our use are about the same.
Uhhh...what?
Which of the following fossils is most likely the oldest?
Human
Tiger
Dinosaur
Tree
List the fossils in order from youngest to oldest
