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WorksheetsDISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which is an example of a mineral being used in everyday life?
Coal is used for heating.
Mica is used in the manufacturing of cosmetics.
Lumber is used to build shelters.
all of the above
A mineral is classified as an ore as long as ____.
it is rare and valuable
it can be used as jewelry
it is profitable and useful
it is solid and natural
Plants cannot grow without ____.
rocks
soil
moss
pesticides
As the rain and water-filled cracks and other factors begin to break down the rock shown in the picture, it will begin to form soil. What is this rock called?
source rock
parent material
core material
organic
What process is responsible for the formation of fossil fuels?
Photosynthesis
Sedimentation over millions of years
Evaporation
Volcanic eruptions
What is the primary energy source for most ecosystems?
Fossil fuels
Wind
Solar energy
Water
Which country is known for having large oil reserves?
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Italy
Iceland
What is the primary use of freshwater resources?
Recreational activities
Industrial cooling
Drinking, agriculture, and sanitation
Generating electricity
What kind of mining is used to extract minerals near the surface?
Subsurface mining
Open-pit mining
Deep-sea mining
Hydraulic fracturing
What does "sustainable use of resources" mean?
Using as much as possible before it's gone
Conserving resources for future generations
Avoiding the use of natural resources
Recycling only same
Which natural resource is unevenly distributed around the globe due to geological processes?
Air
Minerals
Solar energy
Rainwater
Why is deforestation a major concern for resource depletion?
It reduces recreational areas
It impacts biodiversity and increases carbon dioxide levels
It affects soil erosion only
It has no environmental impact
What is a potential consequence of groundwater overuse?
Formation of lakes
Rising water tables
Land subsidence and reduced water availability
Increased water pressure
What type of natural resource is most at risk from overfishing?
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Abiotic
Aquatic
What is one effect of mining on the environment?
Decrease in air pollution
Improved biodiversity
Habitat destruction and pollution
Increased vegetation
Which factor does NOT influence the distribution of natural resources?
Climate
Geological processes
Human population
Solar energy
What is the main reason renewable resources are preferred over nonrenewable ones?
They are more expensive
They are easier to use
They regenerate and reduce environmental impact
They are found underground
Why is the demand for energy resources increasing globally?
Population growth and industrialization
Improved conservation methods
Reduction in energy waste
Use of renewable sources
How do human activities contribute to resource depletion?
Using renewable resources exclusively
Overharvesting and pollution
Increasing global biodiversity
Recycling materials
Which of the following practices helps to conserve resources?
Deforestation
Using single-use plastics
Recycling and reusing materials
Burning fossil fuels
