Natural Resources | Live Education Quiz

1

Which of the following is a renewable source of water?

A Rainfall B Oil wells C Coal mines D Natural gas deposits

2

The use of renewable resources helps to:

A Reduce pollution B Increase pollution C Deplete resources faster D Increase greenhouse gases

3

The main goal of conservation is:

A To ensure resources are available for the future B To use all resources now C To destroy non-renewable resources D To ignore renewable resources

4

Which of the following is a clean energy source?

A Wind energy B Coal C Oil D Diesel

5

Which of the following is an example of a natural resource found in the ocean?

A Fish B Solar energy C Wind D Sunlight

6

Which of the following is not a renewable resource?

A Minerals B Wind C Tidal energy D Biomass

7

Deforestation leads to:

A Loss of biodiversity B Increased rainfall C More oxygen production D More habitat for wildlife

8

Which of the following is an example of a community conservation effort?

A Recycling programs B Using plastic bags C Ignoring waste D Littering

9

The use of fossil fuels contributes to:

A Global warming B Ozone layer thickening C Increased rainfall D More fertile soil

10

Which of the following resources is renewable?

A Geothermal energy B Coal C Oil D Natural gas

11

The burning of fossil fuels releases:

A Carbon dioxide and pollutants B Oxygen and nitrogen C Water vapor only D Argon and helium

12

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

A Petroleum B Water C Wind D Solar energy

13

The process of planting trees to replace those cut down is called:

A Reforestation B Deforestation C Afforestation D Forestation

14

Non-renewable resources are:

A Finite in quantity B Unlimited C Easily replaced D Renewable

15

The conservation of forests is important because:

A They provide oxygen and habitat B They produce fossil fuels C They are non-renewable D They have no value

16

Which of the following is not a natural resource?

A Plastic B Water C Air D Soil

17

Which of the following is an advantage of renewable energy?

A It is clean and sustainable B It is expensive C It depletes quickly D It produces much pollution

18

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

A Coal B Wind C Water D Sunlight

19

Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?

A Burning fossil fuels B Rainfall C Wind D Sunlight

20

Which natural resource is essential for all living organisms?

A Water B Coal C Petroleum D Iron

21

What is a natural resource?

A Any material from nature useful to humans B Any man-made material C Only minerals D Only fossil fuels

22

Which of the following resources is likely to be exhausted first?

A Oil B Solar energy C Water D Air

23

Fossil fuels include:

A All of these B Coal C Oil D Natural gas

24

Which of the following is a major cause of depletion of natural resources?

A Overpopulation B Recycling C Conservation D Sustainable use

25

The term 'sustainable development' means:

A Development that meets present needs without harming future generations B Development that uses all resources quickly C Development that only focuses on economic growth D Development that ignores the environment