Glencoe Science Level Red

Chapter 22: Earth’s Resources

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Which of these is not an example of a natural resource?
A)tree
B)water
C)automobile
D)sunlight
2.
More than _______ of Earth's known plant species can be found in rain forests.
A)half
B)one-third
C)one-forth
D)one-fifth
3.
Which of these is a nonrenewable resource?
A)water
B)coal
C)sunlight
D)clay brick
4.
When coal and crude oil are used up, there won't be anymore available for use for _______ of years.
A)millions
B)thousands
C)billions
D)hundreds
5.
If we continue to use oil at the present rate, how long will it take us to run out?
A)40 years
B)100 years
C)200 years
D)500 years
6.
Which of these natural resources has a limited supply on Earth?
A)cotton
B)trees
C)water
D)gold
7.
_______ activities affect the quality and availability of our natural resources: land, water, and air.
A)Animal
B)Plant
C)Human
D)Fish
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