Natural Resources: Types, Importance, and Conservation

Question 1

What is an advantage of using renewable energy sources?

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Less air pollution

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Exhaustion of fossil fuels

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High cost of installation

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Limited availability

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a practice that supports sustainable development?

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Planting trees and protecting forests

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Building a factory that releases pollution

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Mining for coal without considering the environmental impact

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Constructing a highway through a wildlife habitat

Question 3

What is a major advantage of using renewable energy sources?

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They reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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They are less expensive than non-renewable sources.

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They are easily accessible in all regions.

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They can be stored for long periods of time.

Question 4

What process causes water vapor in the air to turn into clouds?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 5

What is the main goal of the Endangered Species Act?

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To protect animals and plants that are at risk of disappearing

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To control the use of pesticides

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To encourage sustainable farming practices

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To create national parks

Question 6

What is the name for the area where fresh and salt water mix?

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Estuary

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Delta

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Wetland

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Mangrove

Question 7

Which of these natural resources cannot be replaced naturally over a short period of time?

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Oil

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Water

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Sunlight

Question 8

Which of these is a non-renewable resource?

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Coal

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Sunlight

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Water

Question 9

What is the primary cause of the destruction of forests worldwide?

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Human activities

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Climate change

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Natural disasters

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Soil erosion

Question 10

What is the main source of energy used by plants to grow?

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Sunlight

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Water

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Air

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Soil

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a way to conserve water?

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Running the dishwasher fully loaded

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Taking shorter showers

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Watering lawns less often

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Using drip irrigation systems

Question 12

Which forestry practice helps to protect forests?

Accepted Answer

Planting trees after harvesting

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Clear-cutting forests

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Using pesticides and fertilizers

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Burning forests to clear land

Question 13

What is the main reason why many plant and animal species are disappearing?

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Loss of their natural habitats

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Pollution

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Climate change

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Hunting

Question 14

What is the name of the process by which water is taken up by plants through their roots and released into the air through their leaves?

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Transpiration

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Photosynthesis

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Condensation

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Precipitation

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

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Plastic bottles

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Sunlight

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Air

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Trees

Question 16

What is the primary energy source for most life on Earth?

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Sunlight

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 17

Which type of resource can naturally replenish over time?

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Water

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Fossil fuels

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Minerals

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Metals

Question 18

Which of the following is not a source of pollution?

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Natural disasters

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Factories

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Vehicles

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Household cleaning products

Question 19

Which resource cannot be replenished naturally and is therefore considered non-renewable?

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Coal

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Sunlight

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Water

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Wind

Question 20

Which source of energy can be naturally replenished?

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Hydropower

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear energy

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Natural gas

Question 21

What is the main difference between biotic and abiotic resources?

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Biotic resources come from living organisms, while abiotic resources come from non-living materials.

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Abiotic resources can be renewed, while biotic resources cannot be renewed.

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Biotic resources are more abundant than abiotic resources.

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There is no difference between biotic and abiotic resources.

Question 22

Which of the following is **NOT** a renewable resource?

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Coal

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Natural gas

Question 23

What is the primary use of non-renewable resources, such as coal and natural gas?

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To generate electricity

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To fertilize crops

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To produce oxygen

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To provide drinking water

Question 24

What is the **main** reason for conserving natural resources?

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To ensure their availability 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 25

What is the main cause of deforestation in many parts of the world?

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Agriculture

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Mining

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Natural disasters

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Urbanization

Question 26

Which of the following is **not** a consequence of water pollution?

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Improved water quality

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Harm to aquatic life

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Loss of biodiversity

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Human health problems

Question 27

What is the most effective way to reduce your personal contribution to air pollution?

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Driving less and using public transportation more

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Burning more fossil fuels

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Increasing deforestation

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Building more factories

Question 28

What is the primary goal of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

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To protect human health and the environment

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To promote economic development

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To regulate energy production

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To provide education about natural resources

Question 29

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

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Fossil fuels

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Water

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Solar energy

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Wind power

Question 30

What is the main source of energy for plants and animals?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear energy

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Wind energy

Question 31

Which of the following actions can lead to the depletion of non-renewable resources?

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Using cars

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Planting trees

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Using public transportation

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Recycling

Question 32

Which of these materials is biodegradable?

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Paper

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Plastic

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Glass

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Metal

Question 33

How does the concept of carrying capacity guide us in managing natural resources sustainably?

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It ensures that resources are harvested at a rate that allows them to replenish themselves for future use.

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It eliminates competition for resources among different species.

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It increases the availability of resources for human use.

Question 34

How should the interconnectedness of natural resources influence their management?

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Consider their interconnectedness and develop comprehensive management strategies.

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Manage each resource separately, without considering their connections.

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Manage each resource separately, making management easier.

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Use resources independently, as their interconnectedness has no impact on management.

Question 35

Which of these natural resources takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced once it is used up?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Water

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Sunlight

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Oxygen

Question 36

Which of the following can be replenished by natural processes?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Gold

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Coal

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Oil

Question 37

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

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

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Renewable resources are less abundant than non-renewable resources.

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Non-renewable resources are located closer to the Earth's surface than renewable resources.

Question 38

Which of the following human activities helps to reduce the use of natural resources?

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Recycling

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Deforestation

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Mining

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Burning fossil fuels

Question 39

What is a benefit of conserving natural resources?

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Reducing air and water pollution

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Saving money for companies

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Increasing political power

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT considered a non-renewable resource?

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Water

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Oil

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Natural gas

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Coal

Question 41

Why is it crucial to conserve non-renewable resources?

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They cannot be naturally replenished.

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They are more expensive than renewable resources.

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They can only be found in limited parts of the world.

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They are not essential for human society.

Question 42

Which of these practices promotes sustainability?

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Using renewable energy sources like solar or wind power

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Leaving lights and appliances on when not in use

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Driving large, fuel-inefficient vehicles

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Disposing of recyclable materials in regular trash

Question 43

How do natural resources differ from manufactured products?

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Natural resources occur naturally, while manufactured products are created by humans.

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Manufactured products are always environmentally friendly.

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Natural resources are more valuable than manufactured products.

Question 44

What is a major challenge related to the use of natural resources?

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Depletion

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Availability at low prices

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Excessive production

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Lack of consumer demand

Question 45

How does technology contribute to natural resource management?

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It helps us use resources more wisely and find new ways to access them.

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It makes natural resources less valuable.

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Technology has no role in natural resource management.