Natural Resources

Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography

Natural Resources starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Natural Resources. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe one way in which mining can harm the environment.

Describe two harmful effects of deforestation.

Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.

Explain the importance of forests in maintaining ecological balance.

Explain the term 'exhaustible resources' with an example.

Explain why it is important to use natural resources wisely.

List any three ways to conserve water at home.

List any two non-renewable resources found in India.

Which of the following is a major coal-producing state in India? (1) Kerala (2) Jharkhand (3) Punjab (4) Rajasthan

Which of the following is a major iron ore producing state in India? (1) Tamil Nadu (2) Odisha (3) Gujarat (4) Assam

Which of the following is a major source of freshwater in India? (1) Oceans (2) Rivers (3) Deserts (4) Mountains

Which of the following is a major use of petroleum? (1) Making medicines (2) Generating electricity (3) Fuel for vehicles (4) Building houses

Fill in the blank: The largest producer of mica in India is the state of __________.

Fill in the blank: The main component of natural gas is __________.

Fill in the blank: The main source of energy for all living organisms on Earth is __________.

Fill in the blank: The main source of energy in rural India for cooking is __________.

State True or False: Conservation of natural resources is necessary for sustainable development.

State True or False: Minerals are evenly distributed on the earth’s surface.

State True or False: Natural gas is found deep under the earth’s surface.

State True or False: Overuse of groundwater can lead to water scarcity.