WorksheetsQuiz on Natural Resources
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What is a natural resource?
A resource that is made by humans
Anything obtained from the Earth to satisfy needs
A material used only for making food
A resource that can never run out
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
Coal
Oil
Sunlight
Natural gas
What makes a resource non-renewable?
It takes longer than a human lifespan to renew
It is only found in the ocean
It cannot be used for energy
It regenerates within days
Which of these is an example of a continuous renewable resource?
Bananas
Wind
Coal
Oil
Which of the following is a disadvantage of non-renewable resources?
They are difficult to transport
They can cause pollution
They are too expensive to use
They cannot be used for energy
Which of these is NOT a renewable energy source?
Hydroelectric power
Wind power
Nuclear power
Solar power
What is a key advantage of using non-renewable resources?
They never run out
They are easy to transport
They do not cause any pollution
They are made from living organisms
What type of resource is water from a flowing river?
Continuous renewable
Non-continuous renewable
Non-renewable
Fossil fuel
Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?
Biomass
Wind
Natural gas
Geothermal
What is one major problem with using uranium for energy?
It produces a small amount of energy
It is a renewable resource
It creates dangerous nuclear waste
It can be found in every country
Why is coal considered a non-renewable resource?
It can regrow over time
It is formed from the remains of ancient plants over millions of years
It can be used over and over again
It is produced quickly in mines
Which of the following is a benefit of using wind power?
It creates a large amount of pollution
It is non-renewable
It can be used to generate electricity without pollution
It requires burning fuel
What is an ore?
A type of fossil fuel
A type of mineral mixed with other substances
A renewable resource
A type of soil
Why is natural gas considered a better alternative to coal?
It is more expensive
It pollutes the air less than coal or oil
It is easier to mine
It lasts forever
Which of these is a disadvantage of hydroelectric power?
It creates air pollution
It relies on the burning of fossil fuels
It can disrupt natural habitats
It is non-renewable
