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Quiz on Natural Resources

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a natural resource?

a)

A resource that is made by humans

b)

Anything obtained from the Earth to satisfy needs

c)

A material used only for making food

d)

A resource that can never run out

2.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

a)

Coal

b)

Oil

c)

Sunlight

d)

Natural gas

3.

What makes a resource non-renewable?

a)

It takes longer than a human lifespan to renew

b)

It is only found in the ocean

c)

It cannot be used for energy

d)

It regenerates within days

4.

Which of these is an example of a continuous renewable resource?

a)

Bananas

b)

Wind

c)

Coal

d)

Oil

5.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of non-renewable resources?

a)

They are difficult to transport

b)

They can cause pollution

c)

They are too expensive to use

d)

They cannot be used for energy

6.

Which of these is NOT a renewable energy source?

a)

Hydroelectric power

b)

Wind power

c)

Nuclear power

d)

Solar power

7.

What is a key advantage of using non-renewable resources?

a)

They never run out

b)

They are easy to transport

c)

They do not cause any pollution

d)

They are made from living organisms

8.

What type of resource is water from a flowing river?

a)

Continuous renewable

b)

Non-continuous renewable

c)

Non-renewable

d)

Fossil fuel

9.

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?

a)

Biomass

b)

Wind

c)

Natural gas

d)

Geothermal

10.

What is one major problem with using uranium for energy?

a)

It produces a small amount of energy

b)

It is a renewable resource

c)

It creates dangerous nuclear waste

d)

It can be found in every country

11.

Why is coal considered a non-renewable resource?

a)

It can regrow over time

b)

It is formed from the remains of ancient plants over millions of years

c)

It can be used over and over again

d)

It is produced quickly in mines

12.

Which of the following is a benefit of using wind power?

a)

It creates a large amount of pollution

b)

It is non-renewable

c)

It can be used to generate electricity without pollution

d)

It requires burning fuel

13.

What is an ore?

a)

A type of fossil fuel

b)

A type of mineral mixed with other substances

c)

A renewable resource

d)

A type of soil

14.

Why is natural gas considered a better alternative to coal?

a)

It is more expensive

b)

It pollutes the air less than coal or oil

c)

It is easier to mine

d)

It lasts forever

15.

Which of these is a disadvantage of hydroelectric power?

a)

It creates air pollution

b)

It relies on the burning of fossil fuels

c)

It can disrupt natural habitats

d)

It is non-renewable