Natural Resources Quiz Quiz

10 multiple choice questions

1. Renewable resources are those that:

A) Can be depleted and never replenished B) Can be naturally replenished within a human lifespan C) Can only be used once D) Are always fossil fuels

2. Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

A) Coal B) Natural gas C) Solar energy D) Petroleum

3. Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are:

A) Renewable resources B) Non-renewable resources C) Always clean energy sources D) Unlimited resources

4. Deforestation contributes to:

A) Increased oxygen production B) Soil erosion, habitat loss, and reduced biodiversity C) Increased rainfall in all areas D) Creation of new habitats

5. Overfishing threatens:

A) Agriculture on land B) Marine ecosystems and long-term fish populations C) Air quality D) Freshwater sources

6. Water pollution from factories releasing directly into rivers is an example of:

A) Point source pollution B) Nonpoint source pollution only C) Natural pollution D) Thermal pollution only

7. Wind power is classified as:

A) Tidal energy B) A form of renewable energy from moving air C) Geothermal energy D) Nuclear energy

8. The greenhouse effect is a:

A) Completely artificial process caused only by human activities B) Natural process that has been enhanced by human emissions of greenhouse gases C) Phenomenon caused only by volcanoes D) Process unrelated to climate change

9. Recycling helps the environment by:

A) Increasing the amount of waste B) Conserving natural resources and reducing landfill waste C) Using more energy overall D) Depleting resources faster

10. Freshwater makes up approximately what percentage of all Earth's water?

A) 97% B) 3% C) 75% D) 50%

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