Natural Resources for 2nd Grade Science: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is something that humans created and cannot be found in nature?

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Plastic

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Water

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Air

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Soil

Question 2

Which of these natural resources can be replaced naturally after we use it?

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Water

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Coal

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Gold

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Oil

Question 3

What can we find in nature that people can use?

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Sunlight

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A rock

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A plastic bottle

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A computer

Question 4

Which of these can we always find more of in nature?

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Water

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Coal

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Oil

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Minerals

Question 5

Which of these resources takes millions of years to form and cannot be easily replaced?

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Oil

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Water

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Trees

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Sunlight

Question 6

Which of these is NOT something that can be found in nature but is used by people?

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A toy

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Water

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A tree

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A rock

Question 7

What can be found in nature and used by people?

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A tree

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A toy car

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A computer

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A plastic bottle

Question 8

What is NOT found in nature and cannot be used by humans?

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A plastic water bottle

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A tree

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A rock

Question 9

Which of these resources can be naturally replenished?

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Water

Accepted Answer

Soil

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Coal

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Gold

Question 10

We discovered many things in nature that we can use. Which of these is NOT found in nature?

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Plastic toys

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Water

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Air

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Rocks

Question 11

What is something that is not found in nature and is made by humans?

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Plastic

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Water

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Gold

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Trees

Question 12

Which of these is not found in nature?

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Plastic

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Water

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Air

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Soil

Question 13

What are things we find in nature that can be used by people called?

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Plants

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Rocks

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Toys

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Chairs

Question 14

Which of these is NOT found in nature and is made by people?

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Plastic bottle

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Tree

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Rock

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Cloud

Question 15

Which of these is not found in nature and is made by people?

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Plastic

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Water

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Soil

Question 16

What natural resource can we use to make paper?

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Trees

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Water

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Coal

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Gold

Question 17

Which of these is something we make, rather than find in nature?

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Chair

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Water

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Air

Question 18

What essential element does soil provide to help plants grow strong and healthy?

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Nutrients

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Sunlight

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Water

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Warmth

Question 19

How can pollution hurt animals and plants?

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By making their food and water dirty

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By making them get lost

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By making them change color

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By making them speak a different language

Question 20

Which of these is **not** something we find in nature?

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Book

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Water

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Air

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Tree

Question 21

Which of these natural resources can we use again and again without it running out?

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Water

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Coal

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Oil

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Minerals

Question 22

What happens to natural resources like water and air when pollution occurs?

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They get damaged and less healthy

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They become cleaner and more useful

Question 23

What do we NOT get from nature?

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Toy car

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Wood

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Banana

Question 24

What can we find in nature that we can use?

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A tree

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A desk

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A laptop

Question 25

What is a natural resource that we use in our daily lives?

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Water

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A pencil

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A computer

Question 26

What does it mean to use natural resources 'sustainably'?

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Using resources wisely so we can keep using them for a long time

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Using more than we need just in case we run out later

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Finding resources that will never run out

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Not using resources at all

Question 27

What does it mean to use natural resources sustainably?

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Using resources in a way that allows them to grow back or be replaced naturally.

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Using resources so fast that they run out quickly.

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Using only natural resources that are not affected by human activities.

Question 28

What is an important way that water helps plants and animals?

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It helps them grow and stay healthy.

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It makes them move quickly.

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It keeps them safe from extreme temperatures.

Question 29

Which resource takes millions of years to form and is made from the remains of ancient plants and animals?

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Oil

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Water

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Air

Question 30

Which of these is NOT found in nature?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Water

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Air

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Soil

Question 31

Which of these is NOT found in nature but made by people?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Water

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Trees

Question 32

When we want to use natural resources wisely and make sure there's enough for everyone in the future, what are we trying to be?

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Sustainable

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Wasteful

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Greedy

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I don't know.

Question 33

What does it mean to use natural resources wisely?

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Using resources without harming the environment and ensuring their availability for future generations

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Wasting resources

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Using up all the resources now

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Only using resources when we need them

Question 34

What happens when harmful things get into our air, water, or soil?

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Pollution

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Protecting nature

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Cutting down trees

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Using things again

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a natural resource?

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Plastic

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Water

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Soil

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Minerals

Question 36

When harmful things like smoke from factories, trash in our oceans, and chemicals enter our environment, what is that called?

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Pollution

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Recycling

Question 37

What happens to the environment when too many people live in one place?

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The environment can become polluted and natural resources can be harmed.

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It becomes easier to protect animals that are in danger of disappearing.

Question 38

Which of these is NOT something we find in nature?

Accepted Answer

Plastic bottle

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Rock

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Tree

Question 39

How does saving natural resources help protect the environment for the future?

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It makes sure that people in the future will have the resources they need.

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It makes the environment less polluted.

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It stops the climate from changing.

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It doesn't help protect the environment.

Question 40

When trees are removed from a forest, it can have several effects on the surrounding environment. Which of these is a possible result of deforestation?

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Loss of animal homes

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More air pollution

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Cleaner water

Question 41

What natural resource is used to make clothes?

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Cotton

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Water

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Iron

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Coal

Question 42

Which of these is **not** a way that natural resources help living things stay alive?

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Providing games and toys

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Providing food

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Providing clean air and water

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Providing warmth and shelter

Question 43

Forests are important because they provide homes for animals. What happens to animals when forests are cut down?

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They lose their homes and may become endangered.

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They find new homes in other forests.

Question 44

How can we help protect the Earth's resources by following the ideas of a circular economy?

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We can reuse and recycle things instead of throwing them away.

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We should only use things that can grow back naturally.

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We should stop using natural resources altogether.

Question 45

How can we inspire people to care for our natural resources?

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Educate people about the value of natural resources and how to protect them.

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Create strict rules and enforce them.

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Offer money to people who save natural resources.

Question 46

How can we use less of our nonrenewable natural resources?

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Use energy from the sun and wind

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Buy things made from recycled materials

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Let the water run

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Drive cars that burn gas

Question 47

Which of these is a natural resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

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Sunlight

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Wind

Question 48

How can technology help us manage our natural resources better?

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Technology helps us find and track natural resources so we can use them wisely.

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Technology doesn't help us care for our natural resources.

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Using too much technology hurts the environment.

Question 49

What resource is vital for plants to grow, providing nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium?

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Soil

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Air

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Water

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Sunlight

Question 50

How can we save water, a natural resource that is very important for living things?

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Take shorter showers.

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Let the water run while brushing our teeth.

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Water the grass every day.

Question 51

When we use resources carefully, thinking about our needs now and in the future, what is this called?

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Planning ahead

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Sharing resources

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Saving the planet

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Protecting the environment

Question 52

What do we use natural resources for?

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To build homes and make food

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To make toys and play games

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To decorate our rooms

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To give to our friends

Question 53

Which of these helps save water?

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Taking shorter showers

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Leaving the faucet on while brushing our teeth

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Watering the grass every day

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Washing our cars with a hose

Question 54

Where do most plants get their energy from?

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Sunlight

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Water

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Soil

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Air

Question 55

Which of these things can break down naturally?

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Paper

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Plastic

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Metal

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Glass

Question 56

Which of these resources can be replaced naturally?

Accepted Answer

Wind

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 57

What does it mean to 'use resources in a way that doesn't hurt the Earth'?

Accepted Answer

Using resources carefully to make sure we have enough for the future

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Using as many resources as we want, as fast as we can

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Selling resources to make a lot of money

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Using resources to make toys

Question 58

Which of these is a big weather event that can be caused by nature?

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Hurricane

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Traffic jam

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Power outage

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School closing

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Computer

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Water

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Trees

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Oil

Question 60

What is a carbon footprint, and how do our daily choices affect it?

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A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air when we use energy from sources like gas or oil.

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A carbon footprint is the amount of water we use daily.

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A carbon footprint is the amount of food we eat each day.

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A carbon footprint is the amount of trash we create daily.

Question 61

How can you best explain the main difference between using natural resources wisely and using too many?

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Using wisely means not harming the environment, while using too much means taking more than we need.

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Using wisely means using things that can be replaced, while using too much means using things that cannot be replaced.

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Using wisely is always good, while using too much is always bad.

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Using wisely takes more than the planet can replace, while using too much takes less.

Question 62

What is an example of a natural resource?

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Water

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Computer

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Plastic bag

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Toy car

Question 63

How can you help save water?

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Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth

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Leave the water running while showering

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Water the lawn every day

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Wash dishes by hand

Question 64

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Trees

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil