Classifying Natural Resources

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Which type of natural resources are likely to be exhausted by human activities?

  • Inexhaustible natural resources
  • Renewable natural resources
  • Unlimited natural resources
  • Limited natural resources (correct)

What distinguishes inexhaustible natural resources from exhaustible natural resources?

  • Exhaustible resources are present in unlimited amounts.
  • Inexhaustible resources are likely to be exhausted by human activities.
  • Exhaustible resources can be continually replenished. (correct)
  • Inexhaustible resources cannot be replenished.

Which of the following is NOT an inexhaustible natural resource?

  • Water
  • Air
  • Coal (correct)
  • Sunlight

What is the fate of exhaustible natural resources when subjected to various human activities?

<p>They are likely to be exhausted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an exhaustible natural resource?

<p>Petroleum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are some natural resources called 'inexhaustible'?

<p>Because they can be continually replenished (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of coal mentioned in the text?

<p>Generating electricity in thermal power plants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gas is mainly produced by burning coal and contributes to global warming?

<p>Carbon dioxide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the slow conversion of dead trees and plants into coal?

<p>Carbonization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of coal has the highest carbon content?

<p>Anthracite (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is produced when coal is heated in the absence of air?

<p>Coal gas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is coke considered a better fuel than coal?

<p>It does not produce smoke on burning and generates more heat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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