Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

12 Questions

0 Views

1.2 Natural Resources

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of natural resources?

Substances found in nature that are considered valuable in their natural form (correct)

Resources that are only valuable if modified by humans

Resources that have no value until extracted by humans

Man-made substances that are valuable in their modified form

How are natural resources classified?

Based on location and smell

Based on weight and taste

Based on quantity, quality, re-usability, men's activity, and availability (correct)

Based on color and texture

What is the key difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

Renewable resources are man-made, while non-renewable resources are natural

Renewable resources are unlimited, while non-renewable resources have a finite supply

Renewable resources can maintain themselves, while non-renewable resources need human intervention to exist

Renewable resources can be replaced if managed wisely, while non-renewable resources are lost forever once used (correct)

What is the main concern associated with non-renewable resources?

They are lost forever once used up Signup and view all the answers

Why has the demand for natural resources increased over time?

Due to continuous increase in human population Signup and view all the answers

What did E.F. Schumacher introduce to a broad audience in the 1970s regarding natural resources?

Concept of small-scale sustainable resource management Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of forests in reducing global warming?

Absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with natural resources according to the text?

Space exploration Signup and view all the answers

How do forests contribute to the hydrological cycle?

By consuming CO2 and releasing O2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main economic benefit of forests mentioned in the text?

Providing rubber Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT considered beneficial for forests according to the text?

Timber extraction Signup and view all the answers

How do forests help prevent flash floods and soil erosion?

By reducing the rate of surface run-off of water Signup and view all the answers