2. Which of the following definitions best describes a mineral? 3. What is one way we can conserve NONRENEWABLE natural resources?

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1 Sixth Grade Science Unit 1 Quiz 1 Natural Resources 1. Which of the following statements are TRUE? A. I and II B. I, III and IV C. Only IV D. All of the above ID: Correct: B DOK: 1 Standard: GSE E.5.b 2. Which of the following definitions best describes a mineral? A. a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances B. a substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds C. a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure D. a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a definite pattern. ID: Correct: C DOK: 1 Standard: GPS04 E.5 3. What is one way we can conserve NONRENEWABLE natural resources? A. Don't go to McDonald's to save hamburgers. B. Carpool to school in order to save oil. C. Don't use mechanical pencils to save plastic. D. Turn off the faucet when brushing teeth to save water. ID: Correct: B DOK: 1 Standard: GPS04 E.5.j 4. Which of the following is a renewable resource?

2 A. apples B. coal C. quartz D. nuclear energy (from uranium) ID: Correct: A DOK: 1 Standard: GPS04 E.5.j 5. A resource that is used much quicker than it is produced is called. A. a renewable resource. B. a nonrenewable resource. C. a resource. ID: Correct: B DOK: 1 Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 6. A resource that is is replenished quicker than it is used is called. A. a renewable resource. B. a nonrenewable resource. C. a resource. ID: Correct: A DOK: 1 Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 7. Which of the following is NOT a way to obtain fossil fuels? A. Strip mining B. Mining below Earth's surface C. Growing them on farms D. Drilling wells ID: Correct: C DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b

3 8. A natural resource that CAN be replaced at the same rate at which it is consumed or our lifetime is called A. a nonrenewable resource B. renewable resource C. recycling D. electricity ID: Correct: B DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 9. Which energy resource comes from burning organic matter? A. biomass B. solar C. hydroelectric D. geothermal ID: Correct: A DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 10. Which of the following is a liquid fossil fuel? A. petroleum B. coal C. natural gas D. uranium ID: Correct: A DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 11. Which of the following is a solid fossil fuel? A. petroleum B. coal C. natural gas D. uranium ID: Correct: B DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b

4 12. What forms coal, petroleum, and natural gas? A. it formed from clouds B. it formed from volcanic activity C. it formed from plants and animals that died millions of years ago D. it is manmade in factories ID: Correct: C DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 13. A major problem with depending on fossil fuels as primary energy sources is that they are - A. overabundant. B. nonpolluting. C. nonrenewable. D. deep underground. ID: Correct: C DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 14. Which kind of energy comes from under Earth's surface? A. geothermal B. solar C. wind D. falling water ID: Correct: A DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b

5 15. A natural resource that CANNOT be replaced at the same rate at which it is consumed or our lifetime is called A. a nonrenewable resource B. a renewable resource C. recycling D. electricity ID: Correct: A DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 16. Examples of RENEWABLE RESOURCES include: A. Hydropower, biomass, and natural gas B. Petroleum, natural gas, and coal C. Solar energy, hydropower, and biomass D. Nuclear energy, coal, and wind power ID: Correct: C DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 17. Examples of NONRENEWABLE RESOURCES include: A. Hydropower, biomass, and natural gas B. Petroleum, natural gas, and coal C. Solar energy, hydropower, and biomass D. Nuclear energy, coal, and wind power ID: Correct: B DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 18. What kind of renewable energy comes from heat inside the earth? A. biomass

6 B. solar C. hydroelectric D. geothermal ID: Correct: D DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 19. Which energy source is created from falling water through a dam? A. biomass B. solar C. hydroelectric D. geothermal ID: Correct: C DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 20. Renewable resources are resources that... A. can be replaced in our lifetime (within 100 years) B. cannot be replaced in our lifetime (within 100 years) C. are not usable ID: Correct: A DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 21. Nonrenewable resources are resources that... A. can be replaced in our lifetime (100 years) B. cannot be replaced in our lifetime (100 years) C. are not usable ID: Correct: B DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 22. Fossil fuels have many disadvantages. They are known to create pollution and are in limited supply. Why are humans still so dependent on fossil fuels rather than using more alternative energy resources? A. Fossil fuels have been proven to not create pollution. B. Fossil fuels are cheaper and generate more power than alternative resources.

7 C. Geologists have recently located an unending supply of fossil fuels. D. Oil companies have learned how to create man-made fossil fuels. ID: Correct: B DOK: N Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 23. What is an example of a fossil fuel? A. water B. rocks C. petroleum oil D. minerals ID: Correct: C DOK: 1 Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 24. What is a disadvantage (negative) of burning fossil fuels? A. Cars don't run as well on gasoline. B. Food isn't cooked as well with natural gas. C. They pollute the air. D. There are no disadvantages, fossil fuels are wonderful and renewable. ID: Correct: C DOK: 2 Standard: GPS04 E.6.b 25. TRUE or FALSE One advantage of renewable resources is that they generally produce more energy (power) per use than nonrenewable resources. A. True B. False C. No. ID: Correct: B DOK: 1 Standard: GPS04 E.6.b