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Earth's Resources

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

fossil fuel

a)

the remains or traces of an organism from a past geologic age

b)

a substance that is used for energy

c)

a type of fuel that forms from the ancient remains of decomposed plants and animals

d)

formed from the compacting and cementing of sediments

2.

alternative energy

a)

energy generated from the movement of water

b)

a type of fuel that forms from the ancient remains of decomposed plants and animals

c)

an energy resource that is used instead of fossil fuels

d)

energy from the Sun

3.

geothermal

a)

energy generated from the movement of wind

b)

heat from within the Earth

c)

a substance that is used for energy

d)

energy from the Sun

4.

hydroelectric

a)

energy generated from the movement of wind

b)

electricity generated from the movement of water

c)

energy from the Sun

d)

heat from within the Earth

5.

solar

a)

energy from the Sun

b)

energy generated from the movement of water

c)

an energy resource that is used instead of fossil fuels

d)

a substance that is used for energy

6.

wind

a)

energy from the Sun

b)

electricity generated from the movement of water

c)

energy generated from the movement of wind

d)

electricity generated from the movement of water

7.

natural resource

a)

a resource that can be replaced over time

b)

a resource that is found in nature that is useful to humans

c)

a resource that exists that exists in limited supply; used up faster than it is replaced

d)

limiting the amount of resources used; protecting natural resources

8.

renewable resource

a)

limiting the amount of resources used; protecting natural resources

b)

a resource that exists in limited supply; used up faster than it is replaced

c)

a resource that is found in nature that is useful to humans

d)

a resource that can be replaced over time

9.

nonrenewable resource

a)

limiting the amount of resources used; protecting natural resources

b)

a resource that exists in limited supply; used up faster than it is replaced

c)

a resource that can be replaced over time

d)

a resource that is found in nature that is useful to humans

10.

conservation

a)

limiting the amount of resources used; protecting natural resources

b)

a resource that exists in limited supply; used up faster than it is replaced

c)

a resource that can be replaced over time

d)

a resource that is found in nature that is useful to humans

11.

Which is not a natural resource?

a)

iron

b)

sunlight

c)

coal

d)

plastic

12.

Materials from the environment that are used by people are called _____ _____.

a)

energy resources

b)

material resources

c)

renewable resources

d)

natural resources

13.

Oil, coal, and natural gas are considered __________ ___________ because it takes millions of years for them to form.

a)

Nonrenewable Resources

b)

Renewable Resources

c)

Energy Resources

d)

Very Expensive

14.

Plants, animals, and water are all ________ ______.

a)

Fossil Fuels

b)

Renewable Resources

c)

Geothermal Energy

d)

Nonrenewable Resources

15.

What does burning fossil fuels release into the atmosphere?

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

nitrogen

16.

__________uses heat from the interior of the Earth.

a)

Solar

b)

Geothermal

c)

Nucler

d)

Wind

17.

Why don't we use solar energy or geothermal energy as much as we could?

a)

The sun and geothermal energy are limited.

b)

The sun and geothermal are too weak in certain areas.

c)

The set-up cost is too expensive.

d)

The machines are too large.

18.

Which of the following shows the best cause and effect relationship between population and natural resource consumption?

a)

Increases in the size of human population cause decreases in the consumption of natural resources.

b)

Decreases in the size of human population cause increases in the consumption of natural resources.

c)

Increases in the size of human population do not affect the consumption of natural resources.

d)

Increases in the size of human population cause increases in the consumption of natural resources.

e)

Decreases in the size of human population cause increases in the consumption of natural resources.

19.

A mineral is an ore if

a)

it can be used in jewelry

b)

it is a solid and naturally occurring

c)

it is rare and valuable

d)

it is profitable and useful

20.

Name a DISADVANTAGE of NUCLEAR ENERGY?

a)

Dangerous radioactive waste is produced

b)

expensive and not efficient on cloudy days

c)

creates air pollution (sulfur and CO2) when burned

d)

although unlimited, it creates greenhouse gases when burned

e)

fracking dangers

21.

Name a DISADVANTAGE of SOLAR ENERGY?

a)

Dangerous radioactive waste is produced

b)

expensive and not efficient on cloudy days

c)

creates air pollution (sulfur and CO2) when burned

d)

although unlimited, it creates greenhouse gases when burned

e)

fracking dangers

22.

Name a DISADVANTAGE of COAL?

a)

Dangerous radioactive waste is produced

b)

expensive and not efficient on cloudy days

c)

creates air pollution (sulfur and CO2) when burned

d)

although unlimited, it creates greenhouse gases when burned

e)

fracking dangers

23.

Sand, gravel, and granite are examples of

a)

metallic minerals

b)

metallic elements

c)

nonmetallic minerals

d)

aluminum

24.

A company is likely to mine a site if the site

a)

is rich in minerals

b)

contains gold

c)

contains minerals that can be extracted economically

d)

does not contain gangue minerals

25.

_____________ often form at bends in a river where the water flows more slowly and heavier materials are likely to settle out.

a)

Dredges

b)

Placer deposits

c)

Seams

d)

Fans

26.

Efforts to wisely use, distribute, and protect valuable resources

a)

Conservation

b)

Mineral Resources

c)

Ground Resources

d)

Geologic Trap

27.

Layer of impermeable rock that prevents upward or lateral escape of oil and gas

a)

Chemical Energy

b)

Geologic Trap

c)

Ground Resource

d)

Mineral Resource

28.

Petroleum/Oil

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

29.

Geothermal

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

30.

Solar Energy

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

31.

Coal

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

32.

Wind Energy

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

33.

Uranium/Nuclear

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

34.

Hydroelectric Power

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

35.

Natural Gas

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

36.

The greenhouse gas carbon dioxide helps to

a)

deflect harmful radiation from space

b)

increase precipitation in arid areas

c)

form clouds in the atmosphere

d)

maintain warmth near Earth's surface

37.

The advantages of solar energy include the fact that it is

a)

nonrenewable

b)

non-polluting

c)

expensive

d)

absent at night

38.

The fuel for nuclear fission in nuclear reactors is

a)

petroleum

b)

carbon

c)

hydrogen

d)

uranium

39.

What is a benefit of using coal for energy?

a)

It is nonpolluting

b)

It can be shipped in a liquid form

c)

It is plentiful in the US

d)

It can be mined without damaging the land

40.

Where are tar sands plentiful?

a)

Kentucky

b)

Canada

c)

Saudi Arabia

d)

Mexico

41.

What is something nonmetallic mineral resources are used for?

a)

gold mining

b)

natural gas production

c)

gasoline

d)

building materials

42.

How does a hydroelectric plant produce energy?

a)

fluid is extracted from deep mines

b)

atoms are split by neutrons

c)

falling water turns a turbine

d)

methane deposits are burned

43.

a sedimentary rock containing kerogen. Heated kerogen yields synthetic crude oil, which can be processed into gasoline and other petroleum products. Flammable as is also produced

a)

oil shale

b)

syncrude

c)

kerogen

d)

tar sands

44.

a sandy geologic deposit containing a heavy oil or tarlike fuel too thick to be pumped to the surface, but which can be mined and treated to obtain synthetic fuels,. They are also called oil sands

a)

kerogen

b)

oil shale

c)

tar sands

d)

coal seam

45.

The cleanest burning fossil fuel is ______.

a)

coal

b)

oil

c)

wind

d)

natural gas

46.

A significant disadvantage of tar sands as an alternative oil source, compared with traditional oil drilling, is

a)

the use of so much energy to extract the energy source

b)

the potential for ocean oil spills

c)

the production of additional CO2 into the atmosphere

d)

that tar sands are more expensive than traditional oil

47.

What are some concerns about building dams to create hydropower? Check all that apply.

a)

Dams change the environment.

b)

There are no concerns.

c)

Dams change fish swimming patterns.

d)

Dams store too much water.

48.

Two Disadvantages of Solar Power are:

a)

It is polluting

b)

It is not always sunny out

c)

It is inefficient (nor fully utilizing the Sun's energy)

d)

It cannot be stored at all.

49.

What is a disadvantage of wind turbines?

a)

They pollute the air.

b)

They do not pollute

c)

They produce noise and may harm some animals

d)

They are "green" energy

50.

About ____ of water on the earth is usable freshwater.

a)

100%

b)

70%

c)

25%

d)

1%

51.

A landfill leaks toxic chemicals and the chemical ends up in a nearby river. This is an example of

a)

point source pollution

b)

nonpoint source pollution

c)

groundwater

d)

hydroelectric energy

52.

Waste oil from a car mechanic's shop washes across the land. This is an example of ____

a)

runoff

b)

CFCs

c)

groundwater

d)

wind energy

53.

What is the collecting and processing of used items so they can be made into new products?

a)

conservation

b)

sustainability

c)

recycling

d)

renewable resources

54.

Power plants release sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. What is the result of this?

a)

it creates acid precipitation

b)

it causes soil to erode as its fastest rate

c)

it adds nutrients to runoff water

d)

it cleans the air

55.
A specific source of pollution is known as
a)
Water pollution
b)
Point source 
c)
Non-point source 
56.
What % of freshwater is on Earth?
a)
97%
b)
71%
c)
3 % 
d)
1 %
57.
Widespread pollution problems are known as...
a)
Point source
b)
Non-point source
c)
Erosion
58.
The federal law that mandates the clean surface water in the US is called the
a)
Clean Water Act
b)
National Water Act
c)
Federal Law for Clean Water
d)
Healthy Water Law
59.

The Clean Air Act was established in....

a)

1970

b)

1993

c)

1976

d)

1981

60.

What was the law that gave federal protection to US waterways from pollution from industries?

a)

Clean Air Act

b)

National Environmental Policy Act

c)

Clean Water Act

d)

Endangered Species Act

61.

What is the primary objective of the Clean Air Act?

a)

To reduce water pollution

b)

To control air pollution

c)

To manage waste disposal

d)

To regulate noise pollution

62.
This act  was created by the US Environmental Protection Agency to authorize the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to assist in the creations of law to protect the environment. This act was also established to handle problems such as acid rain, ground-level ozone, and air toxics.
a)
Clean Air Act
b)
Clean Water Act
c)
Energy Policy Act
d)
Department of Energy
63.
Which act was created by the US Environmental Protection Agency to authorize the National Ambient AirQuality Standards (NAAQS) to assist in the creations of law to protect the environment?
a)
National Environmental Policy Act
b)
Clean Air Act
c)
Energy Independence and Security Act
d)
Energy Policy Act