Natural Resources and Their Use

Why should natural resources be used responsibly?

1. Because they are unlimited
2. Because many resources are limited and essential for future generations
3. Because they have no value
4. Because they cannot be recycled

Which of the following resources is essential for agriculture?

1. Soil
2. Plastic
3. Steel
4. Glass

Which of the following is a major source of renewable energy?

1. Diesel
2. Coal
3. Solar energy
4. Petroleum

Which of the following best describes conservation of natural resources?

1. Using resources carelessly
2. Protecting and using resources wisely
3. Destroying forests for industries
4. Mining without limits

Which human activity mainly causes groundwater depletion?

1. Controlled irrigation
2. Excessive extraction of groundwater
3. Rainwater harvesting
4. Afforestation

Which resource is directly responsible for soil formation?

1. Rocks
2. Plastic
3. Glass
4. Cement

Which gas released by burning fossil fuels contributes most to global warming?

1. Oxygen
2. Nitrogen
3. Carbon dioxide
4. Hydrogen

Which of the following is an example of sustainable use of natural resources?

1. Overfishing in rivers
2. Planting trees after cutting some trees
3. Wasting groundwater
4. Illegal mining

Which practice helps conserve natural resources?

1. Wasting electricity
2. Excessive mining
3. Recycling materials
4. Burning forests

Which resource is known as the 'blue gold' due to its importance?

1. Petroleum
2. Water
3. Coal
4. Gold

Which activity leads to the depletion of forests?

1. Afforestation
2. Deforestation
3. Rainwater harvesting
4. Recycling

Which natural resource is most essential for photosynthesis?

1. Coal
2. Sunlight
3. Iron
4. Sand

Which of the following is a natural resource?

1. Plastic bottle
2. Iron ore
3. Concrete block
4. Nylon rope