Chapter 1 Resources

1. Consider the following statements in relation to non-renewable resources:

Which of the statements falls under the category of non-renewable resources?

Coal
petroleum
natural gas

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Only 1 and 2

B. Only 2 and 3

C. All of them

D. Only 1 and 3

2. Take into consideration the following:

Resource conservation refers to the judicious use of resources while allowing them to regenerate.
Sustainable development is the process of balancing the need to consume resources while also conserving them for the future.

Which of the following assertions is/are correct?

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. All of them

D. Non of them

3. Which of the following qualifies substance as a resource?

(a) utility

(b) value

4. Which of the following is a resource that was created by humans?

(a) medicines to treat cancer

(b) spring water

5. Finish the sentence. Nonrenewable resources are those that cannot be replenished.

(a) those which have limited stock

(b) made by human beings

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