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Quiz over natural resources

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Pick the correct energy source for the description: Energy from the Earth's core is used to heat water

a)

geothermal

b)

nuclear

c)

biomass

2.

Pick the correct energy source for the description: Fission of uranium nuclei is used to heat water

a)

biomass

b)

geothermal

c)

nuclear

3.

Pick the correct energy source for the description: Gases from rotting plant material are burned to heat water.

a)

biomass

b)

nuclear

c)

geothermal

4.

All of the following statements are true of nuclear power except _____.

a)

nuclear power is produced from the fission of uranium atoms

b)

nuclear power gives off significant amounts of greenhouse gases

c)

large amounts of energy can be produced from small amounts of uranium

d)

nuclear waste has significant threats to human health and the environment

5.

Energy that involves the burning of organic materials such as crops, animal waste and wood.

a)

geothermal

b)

biomass

c)

nuclear

d)

coal

6.

Which resource is a rock formed from ancient plants?

a)

coal

b)

Petroleum

c)

biomass

d)

geothermal

7.

Minerals are solid substances that are non-living and made from elements or a certain combination of elements. In which one of Earth’s spheres would minerals be found?

a)

Hydrosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Biosphere

d)

Geosphere

8.

Gold is a natural resource, because it occurs naturally in the environment and humans use it. Gold cannot be made from other substances, and there is a finite supply of it. What is gold an example of?

a)

A fossil fuel

b)

A renewable resource

c)

A nonrenewable resource

d)

A natural pollutant

9.
All of the following are nonrenewable resources EXCEPT
a)
Coal
b)
animals
c)
petroleum (oil)
d)
natural gas
10.
A farmer decides that he is going to produce his own energy on the farm by using a type of renewable energy. The renewable energy could come from--
a)
setting up wind turbines
b)
having a coal furnace
c)
using natural gas
d)
burning oil
11.
Which of the following natural resources are nonrenewable?
a)
Water
b)
Animals
c)
Natural gas
d)
Wind
12.
Any useful material that is found in nature:
a)
Natural Resource
b)
Human Resource
c)
Plants
13.
This type of renewable energy converts the power of the wind to electricity.
a)
steam engines
b)
solar power
c)
wind turbines
d)
nuclear power
14.
Fossil fuels are all examples of...
a)
renewable energy
b)
nonrenewable energy
c)
clean energy
d)
solar energy
15.
Energy sources that are not easily replenished are called...
a)
renewable resources
b)
nonrenewable resources
16.
Coal is an example of a fossil fuel because....
a)
it is renewable energy that is mined from the Earth
b)
it is a nonrenewable resource that is replaced easily
c)
it is a nonrenewable resource that is mined from the Earth
d)
it is a clean source of energy
17.
True or False:
The Sun is the source of most energy on Earth.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Which of the following natural resources are nonrenewable?
a)
Water
b)
Animals
c)
Natural gas
d)
Wind
19.
Fossil fuels are nonrenewable because...
a)
they are used to produce heat
b)
they take a long time to form
c)
they can be found underground
20.
Diamonds and other minerals
a)
Nonrenewable
b)
Renewable
21.
Natural resources are
a)
renewable.
b)
nonrenewable.
c)
resources that exist without actions of humankind. 
d)
resources produced by humans from using biotic and abiotic factors found in nature.
22.
Renewable resources 
a)
can be replenished.
b)
cannot be replenished.
c)
are limited.
d)
are fossil fuels.
23.

Trees cut down for lumber are what type of resource?

a)

renewable resource

b)

nonrenewable resource

c)

artificial resource

d)

mineral resource

24.

Devin's family is building a house. His parents want to use a renewable energy source to provide energy for the house. Which of the following could they use?

a)

coal

b)

natural gas

c)

oil

d)

solar energy

25.

Which of the following can cause pollution?

a)

mining fossil fuels

b)

conserving water

c)

picking up trash

d)

planting trees

26.

Which of the following are Non-Renewable energy resources? (Check all that apply.)

a)

coal

b)

wind

c)

solar

d)

nuclear

27.

One advantage of solar and wind power over fossil fuels is that

a)

wind and solar are presently much less expensive than fossil fuels.

b)

wind and solar come from natural processes and fossil fuels do not.

c)

wind and solar are nonrenewable resources and fossil fuel are renewable.

d)

wind and solar are continuously renewable and fossil fuels take millions of years to be formed.

28.

Renewable or Nonrenewable: Oil

a)

Nonrenewable

b)

Renewable

29.

Renewable or Nonrenewable: Natural Gas

a)

nonrenewable

b)

renewable

30.

Renewable or Nonrenewable: Sunlight

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

31.

Renewable or Nonrenewable: Water

a)

Nonrenewable

b)

Renewable

32.

Renewable or Nonrenewable: Wind

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

33.

This energy is from moving air.

a)

Wind Energy

b)

Geothermal Energy

c)

Fossil Fuel Energy

d)

Biofuel

34.

This is electrical energy that comes from the force of energy of moving water. It is the most widely used type of renewable energy.

a)

Coal

b)

Hydroelectric Power

c)

Wind Energy

d)

Geothermal Energy

35.

This is a liquid fuel derived from plant materials.

a)

wind energy

b)

biofuel (from biomass)

c)

geothermal energy

d)

solar energy

36.

This is the energy generated in the Earth's core and produces steam and hot water.

a)

Solar Energy

b)

Hydroelectric Power

c)

Fossil Fuels

d)

Geothermal

37.

Solar energy is a completely renewable resource.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

38.

Fossil Fuels produce carbon dioxide that pollutes the atmosphere.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

39.

Nuclear Power can generate high amounts of electrical energy in a single plant.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

40.

Biomass requires a lot of space.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

41.

Wind energy is pollution free.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

42.

Geothermal power is geographically limited-not available in many locations.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

43.

Hydropower can have a negative impact on river wildlife.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

44.

Fossil Fuels are a nonrenewable resource.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

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