Natural Resources Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of a biotic natural resource?

  • Copper
  • Coal
  • Plastics
  • Trees (correct)

What describes a non-renewable resource?

  • A resource that can be naturally replenished over time
  • A resource that has a limited supply and will eventually run out (correct)
  • A resource that is derived from living things
  • A resource that is only available in specific seasons

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of renewable resources?

  • They require management for sustainability
  • They can be used repeatedly
  • They do not run out if managed properly
  • They can be exhausted within a generation (correct)

What is an example of an abiotic resource?

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How has the use of natural resources changed over time?

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Flashcards

What are natural resources?

Things found in nature that are useful to humans, such as trees, water, and minerals.

What are biotic resources?

Natural resources that come from living things, like plants, animals, and fossil fuels.

What are abiotic resources?

Natural resources that don't come from living things, like rocks, metals, and air.

What are renewable resources?

Natural resources that can be used over and over again without running out, like solar energy and wind.

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What are non-renewable resources?

Natural resources that are limited in supply and will eventually run out, like oil and coal.

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