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- 1. Multiple Choice
Henry is making a natural resources chart. He can add all but one of these terms under the heading “Natural Resource.” Which one CAN'T be included?treesgascopperelectricity - 2. Multiple Choice
Which is not an example of a natural resource?
air
animals
wooden basket
water
- 3. Multiple Choice
Prehistoric people hunted animals and gathered nuts and berries to survive. Today, people are less dependent on the ______________ for survival.
grocery stores
atmosphere
environment
neighbourhood
- 4. Multiple Choice
People rely on the environment for natural resources. What is a synonym for RELY?
conserve
depend
recycle
misuse
- 5. Multiple Choice
A resource that can be easily replaced by people or the Earth is...
renewable
alternative
non-renewable
- 6. Multiple Choice
Plants, water, and animals are examples of what kind of resources?
renewable
non-renewable
- 7. Multiple Choice
A resource not easily replaced, is in a short time period...
non-renewable
renewable
alternative
- 8. Multiple Choice
The following resources are renewable except ...
coal
sun/solar
wind/moving air
water/hydroelectricity
- 9. Multiple Choice
Energy generated by the movement of air.
fossil fuel
wind
biofuel
hydroelectricity
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which group includes ALL non-renewable resources?
coal, trees, water, sun
plants, sun, water, animals
minerals, coal, natural gas
water, wind, sun
- 11. Multiple Choice
A non-renewable resource is...
a resource which is replaced naturally and can be used again.
a resource that cannot be replaced fast enough to catch up to its usage.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following resources is renewable?
coal
trees
petrol
natural gas
- 13. Multiple Choice
Minerals are a _____ resource
Renewable
Non-renewable
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which one of the following statements about fossil fuels is true?
Fossil fuels are liquids.
Fossil fuels are found only on land.
Fossil fuels are renewable.
Fossil fuels form over millions of years from remains plants and animals.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which energy resource takes millions of years to form?
water
sun
wind
fossil fuels
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which is not an example of a fossil fuel?
natural gas
limestone
petrol
coal
- 17. Multiple Choice
What type of resource are animals?
Renewable
Non-renewable
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of these requires people to renew them?
Plants
Natural gas
Petrol
Coal
- 19. Multiple Choice
The Jones family cares about the environment. They run their dishwasher only when it is full. Which natural resource are they saving?
water
money
dish soap
sun
- 20. Multiple Choice
If a nation has an extra amount of a resource, it is likely to sell it to another country. This describes ...
an import
an export
- 21. Multiple Choice
South Africa is in short supply of petrol. To satisfy our need for this resource we _____ it.
import
export
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which is a renewable energy source?
coal
petroleum
sunlight
natural gas
- 23. Multiple Choice
Because coal, oil, and natural gas are non-renewable energy sources and human's use of them is high, we can expect that their supply will...
be renewed
run out
- 24. Multiple Choice
From what resource would a wooden chair be made?
water
animal
tree
mineral
- 25. Multiple Choice
From what resource would a salad you eat for lunch originate?
coal
animals
minerals
plants
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