The gases that surround the Earth

Fossil fuels are natural resources that formed from:

the remains of plants and animals that were buried long ago

All of the ecosystems of the Earth

What happens when an area is reforested?

After trees have been cut down new trees are planted

Why are wind, solar power, and geothermal energy considered flow resources?

they do not need replenished or reproduced

What does it mean if a natural resource is used as a raw material?

it is a basic resource used to make other products

Farmers in dry areas irrigate the land. What does this do?

It provides plants with the water they need

Which statement best summarizes the definition of natural resources?

something found in nature that can be used by people

All of the rocks, minerals& mineral resources found on Earth

Why is coal considered a non-renewable resource?

it cannot be replenished once it is used up

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Earth Science: Natural Resources

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This quiz reviews #naturalresources such as #renewable, #nonrenewable, and #flowresources as well as examples of how resources and #rawmaterials are used. #grade7, #grade8, #grade9. Based on #NGSS #HS-ESS3-1 #Science #EarthScience

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1
a resource that cannot be replaced
Nonrenewable
renewable
2
a fossil fuel that forms from decomposed plant materials
Coal
sand
talc
solar energy
3
Which classification contains resources that replenish themselves in suitable time frame?
all resources can replenish themselves
renewable resources
non-renewable resources
flow resources
4
T/F: Natural resources can be consumed both directly and indirectly.
TRUE
FALSE
5
What is NOT one of the 3 ways that natural resources are classified?
flow
renewable
non-renewable
semi-permanent
6
The Atmosphere is:
All of the waters of the Earth
The gases that surround the Earth
All of the ecosystems of the Earth
All of the rocks, minerals&mineral resources found on Earth.
7
Which of the following are considered renewable "flow" resources?
electricity - natural gas - soil
Sun - wind - geothermal energy
coal - fossil fuels - petroleum
plants - trees - animals
8
The hydrosphere is:
All of the waters of the Earth
All of the ecosystems of the Earth
All of the rocks, minerals&mineral resources found on Earth.
The gases that surround the Earth
9
Coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals.
Renewable resource
Fossil Fuels
solar energy
biofuel
10
Fossil fuels are natural resources that formed from:
the remains of dinosaurs
meteorites that struck Earth over millions of years.
the remains of plants and animals that were buried long ago
plants&animals that have decayed over the past several years
11
At mid ocean ridges plates move away from each other the magma rises up&solidifies forming rock
True
False
12
The biosphere is:
All of the rocks, minerals&mineral resources found on Earth.
The gases that surround the Earth
All of the waters of the Earth
All of the ecosystems of the Earth
13
Which of the following is an indirect way that forests are used as a natural resource?
for health
for climate control
for food
for recreation
14
The fertile, outermost layer of Earth's crust
biosphere
mineral
hydrosphere
soil
15
Which resources come from the biosphere?
Natural Gas
Minerals
Lumber
Metals
16
Animals are a resource that provides all of the following except:
recreation
shelter
wool
food
17
What happens when an area is reforested?
Additional tree species are planted in a forest
After trees have been cut down the area is left alone
Trees are planted in grasslands to convert them into forests
After trees have been cut down new trees are planted
18
Which natural resource can provide glass, jewelry, and cans?
oil
rocks
minerals
animals
19
Why are wind, solar power, and geothermal energy considered flow resources?
they flow beneath the Earth's surface
they flow within the Earth's atmosphere
they only need replenished once per generation
they do not need replenished or reproduced
20
Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?
coal
animals
trees
soil
21
What does it mean if a natural resource is used as a raw material?
it is food material that was left uncooked
it is just a synonym for a natural resource
it is a basic resource used to make other products
it has been stripped down to its raw components
22
Farmers in dry areas irrigate the land. What does this do?
It allows farmers to save money&↑ the water amount they use
It ↑ the amount of fresh water available to the population
plants in wet areas of the country to dry out to grow
It provides plants with the water they need
23
Which statement best summarizes the definition of natural resources?
something found in nature that cannot be used by people
something people use while in a natural setting
something found in nature that can be used by people
something manmade that provides natural heat & light
24
Which natural resource can provide food, medicine, and rubber.
trees
water
minerals
rocks
25
Which best represents a nonrenewable resources?
timber
biofuel
oil
fish
26
The geosphere is:
All of the rocks, minerals& mineral resources found on Earth
The gases that surround the Earth
All of the ecosystems of the Earth
All of the waters of the Earth
27
Why is coal considered a non-renewable resource?
it can no longer be found on Earth today
it cannot be replenished once it is used up
it can only be renewed in small amounts
humans have no need to renew it
28
What is the best example of a mineral?
oil
talc
charcoal
sand
29
T/F: Every country on Earth has equal access to all natural resources.
FALSE
TRUE
30
T/F: Many countries have created laws to protect and preserve the Earth's natural resources.
TRUE
FALSE

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Earth Science: Natural Resources

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Questions 30

Answers

1
a resource that cannot be replaced
Nonrenewable
renewable
2
a fossil fuel that forms from decomposed plant materials
Coal
sand
talc
solar energy
3
Which classification contains resources that replenish themselves in suitable time frame?
all resources can replenish themselves
renewable resources
non-renewable resources
flow resources
4
T/F: Natural resources can be consumed both directly and indirectly.
TRUE
FALSE
5
What is NOT one of the 3 ways that natural resources are classified?
flow
renewable
non-renewable
semi-permanent
6
The Atmosphere is:
All of the waters of the Earth
The gases that surround the Earth
All of the ecosystems of the Earth
All of the rocks, minerals&mineral resources found on Earth.
7
Which of the following are considered renewable "flow" resources?
electricity - natural gas - soil
Sun - wind - geothermal energy
coal - fossil fuels - petroleum
plants - trees - animals
8
The hydrosphere is:
All of the waters of the Earth
All of the ecosystems of the Earth
All of the rocks, minerals&mineral resources found on Earth.
The gases that surround the Earth
9
Coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals.
Renewable resource
Fossil Fuels
solar energy
biofuel
10
Fossil fuels are natural resources that formed from:
the remains of dinosaurs
meteorites that struck Earth over millions of years.
the remains of plants and animals that were buried long ago
plants&animals that have decayed over the past several years
11
At mid ocean ridges plates move away from each other the magma rises up&solidifies forming rock
True
False
12
The biosphere is:
All of the rocks, minerals&mineral resources found on Earth.
The gases that surround the Earth
All of the waters of the Earth
All of the ecosystems of the Earth
13
Which of the following is an indirect way that forests are used as a natural resource?
for health
for climate control
for food
for recreation
14
The fertile, outermost layer of Earth's crust
biosphere
mineral
hydrosphere
soil
15
Which resources come from the biosphere?
Natural Gas
Minerals
Lumber
Metals
16
Animals are a resource that provides all of the following except:
recreation
shelter
wool
food
17
What happens when an area is reforested?
Additional tree species are planted in a forest
After trees have been cut down the area is left alone
Trees are planted in grasslands to convert them into forests
After trees have been cut down new trees are planted
18
Which natural resource can provide glass, jewelry, and cans?
oil
rocks
minerals
animals
19
Why are wind, solar power, and geothermal energy considered flow resources?
they flow beneath the Earth's surface
they flow within the Earth's atmosphere
they only need replenished once per generation
they do not need replenished or reproduced
20
Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?
coal
animals
trees
soil
21
What does it mean if a natural resource is used as a raw material?
it is food material that was left uncooked
it is just a synonym for a natural resource
it is a basic resource used to make other products
it has been stripped down to its raw components
22
Farmers in dry areas irrigate the land. What does this do?
It allows farmers to save money&↑ the water amount they use
It ↑ the amount of fresh water available to the population
plants in wet areas of the country to dry out to grow
It provides plants with the water they need
23
Which statement best summarizes the definition of natural resources?
something found in nature that cannot be used by people
something people use while in a natural setting
something found in nature that can be used by people
something manmade that provides natural heat & light
24
Which natural resource can provide food, medicine, and rubber.
trees
water
minerals
rocks
25
Which best represents a nonrenewable resources?
timber
biofuel
oil
fish
26
The geosphere is:
All of the rocks, minerals& mineral resources found on Earth
The gases that surround the Earth
All of the ecosystems of the Earth
All of the waters of the Earth
27
Why is coal considered a non-renewable resource?
it can no longer be found on Earth today
it cannot be replenished once it is used up
it can only be renewed in small amounts
humans have no need to renew it
28
What is the best example of a mineral?
oil
talc
charcoal
sand
29
T/F: Every country on Earth has equal access to all natural resources.
FALSE
TRUE
30
T/F: Many countries have created laws to protect and preserve the Earth's natural resources.
TRUE
FALSE