This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Agriculture > Conservation Technologies > Sustainable Resources > Conservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources Quiz 9 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following resources are either always available, or can be renewed in a relatively short amount of time? A) Non-renewable resources. B) Renewable energy. C) Natural resources. D) Renewable resources. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Renewable resources. 2. All of the Earth's crust, except the rather small proportion of the crust that contains organic material. A) Resources. B) Sustainable Development. C) Misuse. D) Minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Minerals. 3. What do people need to create resources? A) Money. B) Knowledge, skill and technology. C) Strength. D) Focus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Knowledge, skill and technology. 4. Which of the following is an example of REDUCING? A) Taking glass bottles to the recycling center. B) Using a soup can for a pencil cup. C) Throwing your garbage in the trash can. D) Turning off the lights when you leave a room. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Turning off the lights when you leave a room. 5. The intense heat from Earth's interior that warms the magma beneath Earth's surface is called A) Solar energy. B) Geothermal energy. C) Hydrogen power. D) Tidal energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Geothermal energy. 6. Which of these is renewable? A) Coal. B) Water. C) Oil. D) Minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Water. 7. Which of the following is the age old concept of water harvesting system in Madhya Pradesh? A) Bundhis. B) Bandharas. C) Ponds. D) Nadis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bundhis. 8. A rich family cares about the environment. They run their dishwasher only when it is full. Which of the following BEST explains why they do this? A) To reduce sewage. B) To conserve water. C) To recycle dish soap. D) To save money. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To conserve water. 9. Lack of knowledge of resource and its significance leads to its. A) Resources. B) Misuse. C) Sustainable Development. D) Natural Resources. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Misuse. 10. Which is a way we can protect our environment? A) Litter. B) Recycle. C) Contaminate. D) Pollute. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recycle. 11. What can you do to reduce waste? A) Care for people who live in your community. B) Use things once and throw them out. C) Buy new books and electronic equipment. D) Choose things that use less packaging. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Choose things that use less packaging. 12. When scientists and interested citizen groups attempt to improve the quality of life for Earth'spopulation there are some factors that need to be considered. To make a well roundeddecision it is important to look at environmental and economic concerns. What is generalconsideration that can be made when making policy decisions? A) To require that all natural areas surrounding Florida peninsula become marinesanctuaries. B) To remove regulations and monitoring efforts when they conflict with the development ofnew residences. C) To enact and enforce laws regarding the environment but without compromising theneeds of future generations. D) To resettle areas where toxic dumps were found after natural bioremediation has removedall dangers to humans. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To enact and enforce laws regarding the environment but without compromising theneeds of future generations. 13. Which is the most likely reason why soil erosion can be a major problem? A) A region's agriculture can be destroyed if the soil erodes. B) Soil is a non-renewable resource. C) Dangerous, radioactive elements exist under the soil. D) Soil contains expensive minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A region's agriculture can be destroyed if the soil erodes. 14. Anything you throw out and can't use again is called A) Rebuild. B) Refresh. C) Recycle. D) Waste. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Waste. 15. How do drought-resistant crops help most to limit the resources needed for agriculture? A) They need less sunshine to grow. B) They need less weeding to grow. C) They need less water to grow. D) They need less fertilizer to grow. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They need less water to grow. 16. The concept of "sustainable development" DOES NOT take into consideration which of the following? (select one answer) A) The environment. B) Future generations. C) Human health and well-being. D) Past generations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Past generations. 17. How is the conservation of renewable resources different from the conservation of nonrenewable resources? A) The conservation of renewable resources focuses on preserving the resource. B) The conservation of renewable resources focuses on making global agreements. C) The conservation of renewable resources focuses on increasing efficiency. D) The conservation of renewable resources focuses on disposing of wastes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The conservation of renewable resources focuses on preserving the resource. 18. Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources because they A) Burn so quickly. B) Are in such high demand. C) Take hundreds of millions of years to form. D) Pollute the air. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Take hundreds of millions of years to form. 19. The main disadvantage to solar energy is ..... A) It is expensive. B) It causes heat. C) It causes wind. D) Produces too much energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is expensive. 20. What is the BEST way to stop air pollution made by cars? A) Use cars that are electric only. B) Take the bus twice a week. C) Use cars that are part electric, part gasoline. D) Use more expensive petroleum. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use cars that are electric only. 21. Rocks, minerals, and metals are? A) Renewable resources. B) Nonrenewable resources. C) Natural resources. D) B and C. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nonrenewable resources. 22. Where is coliform bacteria present A) Stomach. B) Liver. C) Mouth. D) Intestine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Intestine. 23. Which of the following materials can be replenished in a short amount of time after being used? A) Wooden chairs. B) Crude oil. C) Metals. D) Fossil fuels. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wooden chairs. 24. How does the greenhouse effect work? A) Greenhouse gases reflect the sun's energy, causing it to warm the Earth. B) Greenhouse gases absorb and trap the sun's energy, slowing or preventing heat from escaping into space. C) Greenhouse gases directly warm oceans and cause dramatic weather. D) Oceans absorb greenhouse gases, which cause the Earth's temperature to rise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Greenhouse gases absorb and trap the sun's energy, slowing or preventing heat from escaping into space. 25. Which item breaks down easily into the environment? A) Batteries. B) Apple. C) Water Bottle. D) Soda Can. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Apple. 26. Crabs, buzzards, and vultures are examples of A) Decomposers. B) Autotrophs. C) Scavengers. D) Producers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Scavengers. 27. Oil is one of the most common non-renewable resources on Earth. Human consumption of oilis happening at a rate that may cause concern. Which of the following would be evidence thathumans have reached peak oil consumption? A) There is a decreased demand for oil globally. B) Oil is easily accessible in many locations on Earth. C) Oil requires greater lengths and expenses to obtain. D) The cost of oil has dropped in many developed countries. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Oil requires greater lengths and expenses to obtain. 28. What happens when a forest is clear-cut? A) The mature trees are left for shade. B) Only the valuable trees are cut and the rest are left. C) All of the trees are removed from an area. D) Trees are planted between rows of other crops. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All of the trees are removed from an area. 29. The burning of fossil fuels has raised the percentage of what in the atmosphere? A) CFCs. B) Carbon dioxide. C) Ozone. D) Radon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbon dioxide. 30. What is one way that you can use your voice to make environmental changes? Choose the best answer. A) Ask your parents or guardians to use clean energy. B) Buy stuff with protective plastic packaging. C) Encourage your parents or guardians to drive cars to work, instead of taking buses or trains. D) Stop using all paper products. 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