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Responsible Use of Resources
Name: ______________________Class: ________Date: ____________Score: ____ / 10
- 1.
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
(a) Coal(b) Natural gas(c) Solar energy(d) Petroleum
- 2.
A non-renewable resource is one that —
(a) Can be replaced quickly by nature(b) Takes millions of years to form and will run out if overused(c) Is available in unlimited quantities(d) Comes from the Sun
- 3.
Which of the following is a responsible way to use water?
(a) Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth(b) Taking very long showers every day(c) Fixing leaky taps and collecting rainwater for plants(d) Watering the garden during the hottest part of the day
- 4.
Why should we use less electricity from power stations that burn fossil fuels?
(a) Electricity is not useful(b) Burning fossil fuels pollutes the air and contributes to climate change(c) Fossil fuels are unlimited(d) Using less electricity makes life harder
- 5.
Name one action you can take at home to conserve electricity.
- 6.
Which energy source does NOT produce air pollution when generating electricity?
(a) Coal(b) Natural gas(c) Wind energy(d) Petroleum
- 7.
A school replaces all its old light bulbs with energy-saving LED bulbs. This is an example of —
(a) Wasting resources(b) Responsible use of energy resources(c) Increasing pollution(d) Using non-renewable resources
- 8.
Why is it important to recycle materials like paper and aluminium cans?
(a) Recycling uses more resources than making new products(b) It conserves natural resources and reduces waste in landfills(c) Recycled products are always better quality(d) Recycling is only useful for glass
- 9.
A family decides to walk to nearby places instead of driving. Which TWO benefits does this have?
(a) Saves fuel and produces more pollution(b) Saves fuel and reduces air pollution(c) Uses more energy and costs more money(d) Has no environmental benefit
- 10.
A student argues: 'Since renewable energy exists, we do not need to conserve resources.' Why is this argument INCORRECT?
(a) Renewable energy is free and unlimited(b) Renewable energy sources still require materials and land to build, and many resources (like water and soil) still need conservation(c) Conservation is no longer needed(d) Non-renewable resources will never run out
Answer key — P6 Science: Responsible Use of Resources
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- 1.(c) Solar energy
- 2.(b) Takes millions of years to form and will run out if overused
- 3.(c) Fixing leaky taps and collecting rainwater for plants
- 4.(b) Burning fossil fuels pollutes the air and contributes to climate change
- 5.switch off lights when not in use
- 6.(c) Wind energy
- 7.(b) Responsible use of energy resources
- 8.(b) It conserves natural resources and reduces waste in landfills
- 9.(b) Saves fuel and reduces air pollution
- 10.(b) Renewable energy sources still require materials and land to build, and many resources (like water and soil) still need conservation
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