This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Conservation Technologies > Sustainable Resources > Conservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources Quiz 13 (20 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) Renewable resources. B) Natural resources. C) Non-renewable resources. D) Renewable energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Renewable resources. 2. All of the Earth's crust, except the rather small proportion of the crust that contains organic material. A) Resources. B) Misuse. C) Sustainable Development. 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) Turning off the lights when you leave a room. C) Using a soup can for a pencil cup. D) Throwing your garbage in the trash can. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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) Hydrogen power. B) Tidal energy. C) Geothermal energy. D) Solar energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Geothermal energy. 6. Which of these is renewable? A) Water. B) Oil. C) Coal. D) Minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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 save money. B) To reduce sewage. C) To recycle dish soap. D) To conserve water. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To conserve water. 9. Lack of knowledge of resource and its significance leads to its. A) Sustainable Development. B) Misuse. C) Natural Resources. D) Resources. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Misuse. 10. Which is a way we can protect our environment? A) Litter. B) Pollute. C) Recycle. D) Contaminate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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) Soil contains expensive minerals. B) A region's agriculture can be destroyed if the soil erodes. C) Soil is a non-renewable resource. D) Dangerous, radioactive elements exist under the soil. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A region's agriculture can be destroyed if the soil erodes. 14. Anything you throw out and can't use again is called A) Waste. B) Refresh. C) Recycle. D) Rebuild. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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 fertilizer to grow. C) They need less weeding to grow. D) They need less water to grow. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 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 disposing of wastes. C) The conservation of renewable resources focuses on increasing efficiency. D) The conservation of renewable resources focuses on making global agreements. 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) Produces too much energy. B) It causes wind. C) It is expensive. D) It causes heat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is expensive. 20. What is the BEST way to stop air pollution made by cars? A) Take the bus twice a week. B) Use more expensive petroleum. C) Use cars that are electric only. D) Use cars that are part electric, part gasoline. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use cars that are electric only. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesConservation Technologies QuizzesConservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources Quiz 1Conservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources Quiz 2Conservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources Quiz 3Conservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources Quiz 4Conservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources Quiz 5Conservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources Quiz 6Conservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources Quiz 7Conservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources Quiz 8Conservation Technologies For Sustaining Natural Resources Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books