Question

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why
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Is
it
possible
to
convert
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-
renewable
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Should
natural
resources
be
used
to
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A. Choose the correct option.
1. Which one of the following statements is true about
natural resources?
a All natural resources are non-renewable.
b. All
natural
resources be artificially
produced
c. All natural resources are not useful to people.
d. Non-renewable natural resources
should
be judiciously used as they may exhaust
one day.
2. Which one of the following natural resources is
used to make steel?
a, Tin
b. Mercury
c. Iron
d. Aluminium
3. Which is the main problem using fossil fuels?
a. Fossil fuels are very expensive.
b. Fossil fuels face the danger of depletion.
C. Fossil fuels are inexhaustible.
d. Fossil fuels pollute the environment
4. Which one of the following correctly shows a group
of renewable resources?
a. Soil, air and natural
gas
b. Air, water and oil
c. Oil, coal and natural
gas
d. Sun, water and wind
5. Which one of the following is not included in the
biotic resources?
a. Plants
b. Soil
c. Wildlife
d. Fish
C.Short-answer questions
1. How has nature helped satisfy human needs?
2. What characteristics of human beings make thema
natural resource?
3. Give one example of actual natural resources.
4. Give one example of potential natural resources.
D. Long-answer questions
1. Write about renewable and non-renewable natural
resources briefly with appropriate examples.
2. With the help of an example, explain how renewable
natural resources have depleted. Also suggest what
can be done to overcome this problem.
3. Explain, why it is important to use natural resources
wisely. Also describe, how natural resources can be
used wisely and conserved.
4. How can you say that the scope of the term
resources is widened to include human resources
as well? Explain.
resources is increasing.
B. Fill in the blanks.
1. For centuries, humans have been struggling hard
to satisfy their needs.
with
E. Differentiate between:
1. Actual and Potential resources
2. Localised and Ubiquitous resources
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HOTS questions
1. Could all the natural resources be directly used by
us? Explain with examples.
into renewable resources? Explain.
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