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4th Grade Natural Resources

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is considered a sustainable energy source?

a)

An energy source that is finite and will run out

b)

An energy source derived from fossil fuels

c)

An energy source that can be naturally replenished

d)

An energy source that causes pollution

2.
Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy resource?
a)
Coal
b)
Natural gas
c)
Solar power
d)
Oil
3.

Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable energy source?

a)

Coal

b)

Solar power

c)

Wind energy

d)

Hydroelectric power

4.

Which of the following is a type of energy that cannot be replenished once used?

a)

Solar energy

b)

Hydroelectric power

c)

Natural gas

d)

Tidal energy

5.
How does the use of renewable energy resources affect the environment?
a)
It causes air pollution
b)
It contributes to global warming
c)
It helps conserve natural resources
d)
It increases the demand for fossil fuels
6.

What are the environmental advantages of utilizing renewable energy sources?

a)

They are inexhaustible and sustainable

b)

They are more cost-effective than fossil fuels

c)

They contribute to reducing air and water pollution

d)

They provide a constant and reliable energy supply

7.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using nonrenewable energy resources?
a)
They are expensive to extract and use
b)
They have a negative impact on the environment
c)
They are limited in supply and will eventually run out
d)
They are not as reliable as renewable energy resources
8.
Which energy resource is most commonly used for transportation?
a)
Solar power
b)
Wind power
c)
Natural gas
d)
Coal
9.
Which of the following is an example of energy conservation?
a)
Turning off lights when not in use
b)
Using nonrenewable energy resources
c)
Increasing energy consumption
d)
Using energy-efficient appliances
10.
Which nonrenewable energy resource is known for causing air pollution and health issues?
a)
Natural gas
b)
Fossil fuels
c)
Geothermal energy
d)
Nuclear power
11.

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

a)

Nuclear power

b)

Solar energy

c)

Petroleum

d)

Natural gas

12.
What is a benefit of using nonrenewable energy resources?
a)
They contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
b)
They are reliable sources of energy
c)
They have no impact on the economy
d)
They are readily available and never run out
13.
Which energy resource is derived from the movement of water?
a)
Geothermal energy
b)
Wind power
c)
Hydroelectric power
d)
Solar power
14.
How can individuals help in conserving energy?
a)
Using energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs
b)
Increasing dependency on nonrenewable energy resources
c)
Avoiding the use of public transportation
d)
Installing energy-consuming devices in households
15.
Which is where geothermal energy comes from?
a)
inside the Earth
b)
the Sun
c)
wind turbines
d)
hydroelectric dams
16.
Lilly learned that fossil fuels contain a lot of energy. Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources?
a)
Fossil fuels are essential to civilization.
b)
Fossil fuels cannot be replaced fast enough for future use.
c)
Fossil fuels are easily renewed.
d)
Fossil fuels are alternative energy sources.
17.
Geothermal power plants use the ______ from the Earth's interior to generate power.
a)
heat
b)
water
c)
wind
18.
Which of the following are renewable resources? Select ALL that apply.
a)
fossil fuels
b)
hydroelectricity
c)
wind energy
d)
copper
19.
The act of saving, protecting, or using resources wisely is _______.
a)
reservation
b)
generation
c)
conservation
d)
production
20.

Time, (a)   , and materials are often criteria that are considered at the start of design process.

21.
Energy from running water is used to generate _________.
a)
hydroelectric power
b)
geothermal energy
22.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage to renewable energy?
a)
Solar power is abundant as a resource.
b)
Hydroelectric dams block rivers and streams.
c)
Biomass energy uses waste products to create energy.
d)
Wind energy can be generated day and night.
23.
Energy can change from one form to another. Which can change mechanical energy into electrical energy?
a)
a switch
b)
an electromagnet
c)
a transformer
d)
a generator
24.
A _________ is developed at the end of the engineering design process.
a)
materials list
b)
prototype
25.

Solar energy is an alternative energy that comes from the (a)   .

26.
Which statement is NOT true about nuclear energy?
a)
Nuclear energy is created using fossil fuels.
b)
Nuclear energy is a nonrenewable resource.
c)
Nuclear energy is used to generate electricity.
d)
Nuclear energy waste may damage the environment.
27.

Scientists are designing a new car that runs on renewable energy sources. What is the purpose of creating a prototype in this process?

a)

to demonstrate the final product

b)

to modify the initial concept

c)

to gather information about the design

d)

to illustrate the use of fossil fuels

28.
What is one effect of using coal to meet our energy needs?
a)
It cleans the air.
b)
It will not run out.
c)
It does not disturb wildlife.
d)
It pollutes the environment.

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