Earth's Resources: Online Quizzes for Fourth Grade Science

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a gift from nature?

Accepted Answer

Plastic cups

Answer

Water

Answer

Wood

Answer

Minerals

Question 2

What source is used to light our homes?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

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Water

Answer

Wind

Answer

Minerals

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT run out?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Coal

Answer

Natural gas

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Oil

Question 4

What can you do to use less water?

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Take shorter showers

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Water the grass often

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Leave the faucet on while brushing your teeth

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Use the dishwasher instead of washing dishes by hand

Question 5

How are fossil fuels formed?

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From old plants and animals

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From volcanoes

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From germs

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From ocean water drying up

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a good thing about using clean energy?

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Not enough energy

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Less pollution

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Lower energy bills

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More energy freedom

Question 7

In our daily lives, minerals are used to make:

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Bodies of cars

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Water we drink

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Plants we grow

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Food we cook

Question 8

Where do green plants get most of their energy?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

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Water

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Air

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Soil

Question 9

What breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Volcanoes

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Earthquakes

Question 10

Which is the biggest ocean?

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 11

What are gold and diamonds?

Accepted Answer

Minerals

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Soil

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Water

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Plants

Question 12

How does water get into clouds?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Runoff

Question 13

What surrounds our planet?

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Atmosphere

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Soil

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Water

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Animals

Question 14

What gives energy to most living things on our planet?

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Sunlight

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Fossil fuels

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Wind

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Water

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a good way to save water?

Accepted Answer

Watering the grass every day

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Taking short showers

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Fixing leaky faucets

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Using water-saving appliances

Question 16

What are fossil fuels made from?

Accepted Answer

The remains of ancient plants and animals

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A type of renewable energy

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A non-renewable resource found underground

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A source of drinking water

Question 17

Which of these is a mineral?

Accepted Answer

Gold

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Oil

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Water

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Wood

Question 18

What do we mainly use minerals for?

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To make things like tools and buildings

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To create electricity

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To give us food and water

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To help plants and animals grow

Question 19

Which of these cannot be replaced naturally over time?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

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Water

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Sunlight

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Wind

Question 20

What is the difference between a renewable and a non-renewable resource?

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Renewable resources can be replaced naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot.

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Renewable resources cost more than non-renewable resources.

Answer

Non-renewable resources are only found under the ground.

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Renewable resources are not used by people.

Question 21

Which of these is a resource that cannot be replaced naturally?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

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Water

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Sunlight

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Air

Question 22

What is a major cause of water pollution?

Accepted Answer

Factories dumping waste

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Animals going to the bathroom in the water

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Big storms and floods

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Ice caps melting

Question 23

How does water go back up into the air?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Transpiration

Question 24

What are fossil fuels mostly made of?

Accepted Answer

Things that used to be living

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Minerals

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Water

Answer

Sunlight

Question 25

Which is NOT a type of energy that can be renewed?

Accepted Answer

Energy from splitting atoms

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Energy from the sun

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Energy from the wind

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Energy from moving water

Question 26

What is a natural resource that we use for drinking, cooking, and watering plants?

Accepted Answer

Water

Answer

Coal

Answer

Sand

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Air

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Wind

Answer

Sunlight

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Water

Question 28

Why is it important to protect and use our natural resources wisely?

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To make sure they are available for future generations

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To reduce pollution

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To save money

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To create jobs

Question 29

What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas called?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Transpiration

Question 30

What is the name for the thin layer of soil, rocks, minerals, and organic matter that covers the Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

Lithosphere

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Atmosphere

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Geosphere

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Hydrosphere

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a way that humans use mineral resources?

Accepted Answer

Growing crops

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Building construction

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Jewelry making

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Medical treatments

Question 32

What is the main source of energy for most living things on Earth?

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water

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Fossil fuels

Question 33

What could happen if we don't take care of and protect the resources our planet provides?

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We might run out of important things we need.

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Our environment will get better because there will be less pollution.

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We will always find new things to replace the ones we use up.

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There will be no consequences for not taking care of our resources.

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a resource that can be replaced naturally?

Accepted Answer

Fossil Fuels

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Water

Answer

Sunlight

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Trees

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a resource found in nature?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

Answer

Water

Answer

Gold

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Soil

Question 36

Which type of mineral is often used in making jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Precious metals

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Base metals

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Industrial minerals

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Radioactive minerals

Question 37

True or False: Minerals can exist in both solid and liquid forms.

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True

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False

Question 38

Which of these resources can be naturally replenished?

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Water

Answer

Coal

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Natural gas

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Iron ore

Question 39

True or False: Our planet's resources are limitless.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 40

What is NOT a natural resource that we get from the Earth?

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Electricity

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Water

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Oil

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Rocks

Question 41

Which of these resources can be replaced naturally over time?

Accepted Answer

Water

Answer

Coal

Answer

Oil

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Natural gas

Question 42

What is the most common element found in the Earth's crust?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Silicon

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Aluminum

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Iron

Question 43

Which of these is a natural solid material that can be mined from the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gold

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Water

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Air

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Soil

Question 44

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource that is formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Water

Answer

Sunlight

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Minerals

Question 45

Water can be found in all three states of matter on Earth. Which state is a solid form of water?

Accepted Answer

Ice

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Snow

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Steam

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Slush

Question 46

Which of the following is a resource that can be replaced naturally over time?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Oil

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Coal

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Minerals

Question 47

Which of the following is a solid, naturally occurring substance that is not a plant or animal?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Water

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Gas

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Sunlight

Question 48

Which element is the most common in the Earth's crust?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

Answer

Aluminum

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Iron

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Hydrogen

Question 49

Which source contains the most freshwater on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Ice caps and glaciers

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Lakes and rivers

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Oceans

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Underground water

Question 50

Which action can help conserve water?

Accepted Answer

Taking shorter showers

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Watering the lawn every day

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Washing the car frequently

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Leaving the water running while brushing teeth

Question 51

Which of these is a benefit of recycling?

Accepted Answer

Reduces pollution

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Increases energy consumption

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Wastes valuable resources

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Takes up more landfill space

Question 52

Which action is NOT considered good stewardship of Earth's resources?

Accepted Answer

Wasting resources

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Conserving resources

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Protecting the environment

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Educating others about resources