Natural Resources and Energy
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What is the definition of a resource?

  • Something that is only used by humans
  • Something that cannot be used
  • Something that can be used, such as energy or materials (correct)
  • Something that is only found in nature
  • What is a characteristic of non-renewable resources?

  • They can be replaced quickly
  • They have unlimited supply
  • They can be used only once (correct)
  • They are abundant in nature
  • What happens to rubbish that is not put in a bin or recycled?

  • It is recycled
  • It becomes litter (correct)
  • It is used to produce electricity
  • It is reused
  • What is a consequence of using non-renewable resources excessively?

    <p>They will soon be gone forever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a renewable resource?

    <p>Sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of using landfill sites?

    <p>Production of poisonous gases, such as methane and carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons why litter is dangerous?

    <p>Because it can carry germs which make people and animals ill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be recycled many times?

    <p>Glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should we recycle rubbish?

    <p>Because throwing things away when we have finished with them causes pollution and wastes valuable materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crude oil used to make?

    <p>Paints, detergents, plastics, synthetic rubber and pesticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when tiny plants and animals that lived in the sea died?

    <p>They sank to the bottom of the sea and became buried by mud and sand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is found in a layer above the oil when drilling for oil?

    <p>Natural gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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