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WorksheetsResource Management and Global Energy Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a resource?
A substance or feature valuable to humans and other living things
A type of energy used for cooking
A machine that generates electricity
A type of food rich in nutrients
Which of the following is an example of a natural resource?
Plastic
Concrete
Coal
Steel
What does resource management involve?
Avoiding the use of resources
Using resources sustainably
Using resources as quickly as possible
Destroying natural habitats
What does 'sustainable' mean?
Focusing only on short-term benefits
Avoiding the use of renewable energy
Using resources without any limits
Doing things in a way that helps the planet stay healthy for a long time
What is global energy poverty?
Lack of access to reliable, modern energy services
Excessive use of fossil fuels
Overproduction of renewable energy
A surplus of energy resources
How many people worldwide still lack access to electricity according to the IEA?
Over 100 million
Over 1 billion
Over 500 million
Over 770 million
What is one negative effect of global energy poverty?
It improves access to education
It slows economic growth
It reduces pollution
It increases the use of renewable energy
What is malnutrition?
Ill health caused by not getting enough or proper nutrients
A condition caused by overeating
A type of renewable energy
A method of resource management
What percentage of the world's population suffers from malnutrition?
Approximately 25%
Approximately 5%
Approximately 50%
Approximately 10%
What is one effect of malnutrition on the body?
It weakens the immune system
It improves mental health
It strengthens bones
It increases energy levels
What is renewable energy?
Energy that is replaceable by natural means
Energy that takes millions of years to form
Energy that cannot be replenished
Energy that is harmful to the environment
What is non-renewable energy?
Energy that takes millions of years to form from plants and animals
Energy that is easily replenished
Energy that is always clean and sustainable
Energy that is only used in rural areas
What is pollution?
The process of conserving natural resources
The presence of harmful or unwanted levels of material in the environment
The absence of natural resources
The use of renewable energy
What is runoff?
A process of soil erosion
Water from rain or melted snow that flows over land carrying pollutants
A type of renewable energy
A method of conserving energy
What does conservation mean?
Careful management and protection of natural resources
Using resources as quickly as possible
Focusing only on short-term benefits
Avoiding the use of renewable energy
