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WorksheetsNatural Resources and Human Impact
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following is a way a person could conserve natural resources?
recycling waste materials like plastic, glass, paper, and aluminum
limiting water use when showering, brushing teeth, and shaving
using rechargeable batteries
all of the above are good conservation practices
A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed
nonrenewable resource
renewable resources
fossil fuels
pollution
A natural resource that is not replaced in a useful time frame.
nonrenewable resource
renewable resource
reforestation
atmosphere
Coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals.
animal relics
fossil fuels
reforestation
fossils
Any natural material that is used by humans is known as a (a) .
Natural resource
renewable resource
nonrenewable resource
fossil fuel
material resource
energy resource
In all of the following examples, the quantity of the resource being used by humans is affected EXCEPT –
metal ores mined and used to create building materials.
petroleum taken from the ground and burned for fuel.
fresh water used for agriculture, recreation, and tourism.
wind power used to provide energy for homes and businesses.
Which is a nonrenewable natural resource?
Trees
Solar energy
Oil
Oxygen
clearing of trees in a forested area
reforestation
deforestation
pollution
biosphere
planting trees to replace lost forestland
deforestation
reforestation
ecology
recycling
How can we use natural resources?
We can use energy from natural resources to generate electricity
We can use natural resources to construct houses and buildings
We can use natural resources for food
All answers are correct
If the factory in this diagram was NOT practicing good environmental conservation, what effect would be produced?
air and water pollution
good fishing for recreation
plentiful animals in the river
purified drinking water
How does population growth affect natural resources?
The less people on the planet, the less natural resources that are available for each person.
The more people on the planet, the less natural resources that are available for each person.
The more people on the planet, the more natural resources that are available for each person.
The less people on the planet, the more resources are used daily
What is the term for important nonrenewable resources that formed from the remains of living organisms?
solar particles
mineral sediments
fossil fuels
elemental energy
The pictures show a forest before and after deforestation, a process where many trees are cut down. Which of the following best explains why trees are called a renewable resources?
If a tree is cut down, the animals that depended on the tree will help the tree grow back.
If a tree is cut down, a new tree can be planted in its place.
Only humans use trees, so tree populations will never fall below the number that are needed.
Only paper is made from trees, so the tree population will never run out.
Select all that are renewable resources
plants
coal
sunlight
oil
animals
Select all that are nonrenewable resources
wind
natural gas
water
coal
uranium
Which of the following is a major consequence of deforestation on the environment?
Increased biodiversity
Decreased carbon dioxide levels
Loss of habitat for species
Improved air quality
What is the primary reason for the depletion of the ozone layer?
Carbon emissions from vehicles
Use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Deforestation
Overfishing
Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?
Coal
Natural gas
Solar power
Nuclear energy
How does the burning of fossil fuels impact the environment?
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Increases air pollution
Decreases global temperatures
Promotes biodiversity
What is the main purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?
To promote nuclear energy
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
To increase deforestation
To ban the use of fossil fuels
Which of the following practices can help conserve water resources?
Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth
Using a hose to clean driveways
Installing low-flow showerheads
Watering lawns during peak sunlight hours
What is the effect of overfishing on marine ecosystems?
Increased fish population
Balanced marine biodiversity
Depletion of fish stocks
Improved water quality
Which of the following is a consequence of urban sprawl?
Increased agricultural land
Decreased air pollution
Loss of wildlife habitats
Improved public transportation
What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?
Releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
Converts carbon dioxide into oxygen
Increases atmospheric carbon levels
Decreases plant growth
