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Exploring Natural Resources

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are biotic natural resources?

a)

Biotic natural resources are resources that come from living organisms, such as plants and animals.

b)

Biotic natural resources are resources that come from the atmosphere.

c)

Biotic natural resources are resources that are artificially created.

d)

Biotic natural resources are non-living resources like minerals.

2.

Give two examples of abiotic natural resources.

a)

Trees, Fossil Fuels

b)

Sunlight, Animals

c)

Air, Soil

d)

Minerals, Water

3.

What is the meaning of conventional fuels?

a)

Conventional fuels are traditional energy sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

b)

Biofuels derived from organic materials

c)

Nuclear energy and its byproducts

d)

Renewable energy sources like solar and wind

4.

Name one example of a non-conventional fuel.

a)

coal

b)

natural gas

c)

biodiesel

d)

ethanol

5.

Why are metals important for human civilization?

a)

Metals have no impact on technological development.

b)

Metals are essential for construction, tools, transportation, and technology, driving advancements in civilization.

c)

Metals are primarily used for decorative purposes only.

d)

Metals are only important for jewelry making.

6.

What role do minerals play in our daily lives?

a)

Minerals are primarily used for making jewelry.

b)

Minerals have no impact on health or nutrition.

c)

Minerals play a crucial role in bodily functions, agriculture, and food production.

d)

Minerals are only important for construction purposes.

7.

List three biotic natural resources found in forests.

a)

Water

b)

Minerals

c)

Trees, plants, wildlife

d)

Air

8.

How does water qualify as an abiotic resource?

a)

Water qualifies as an abiotic resource because it is a non-living element essential for life.

b)

Water is a type of plant that grows in wetlands.

c)

Water is a living organism that can reproduce.

d)

Water is a mineral found in the earth's crust.

9.

What are the environmental impacts of using conventional fuels?

a)

Increased biodiversity and ecosystem health

b)

The environmental impacts of using conventional fuels include greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, water contamination, and habitat destruction.

c)

Improved air quality and public health

d)

Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

10.

Explain the significance of soil as a natural resource.

a)

Soil has no impact on climate change.

b)

Soil is only important for urban development.

c)

Soil is primarily used for construction purposes.

d)

Soil is a vital natural resource that supports agriculture, filters water, stores carbon, and maintains biodiversity.