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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