Resources Quiz - CBSE Class 4 Social Science
Free practice quiz: Resources (CBSE Class 4 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.
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What is a resource?
- Anything that can be used to satisfy human wants
- A type of animal
- A product in a shop
- A place to live
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Answer: A. Anything that can be used to satisfy human wants
A resource is defined as anything that can be used to satisfy human wants, such as materials, nature, or services.
Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Coal
- Hydropower
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Answer: C. Coal
Coal is a fossil fuel and is classified as a non-renewable resource because it takes millions of years to form.
What type of resource is considered to be finite?
- Freshwater
- Wind
- Petroleum
- Sunlight
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Answer: C. Petroleum
Petroleum is a finite resource because it takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced in a short time.
Which resource is used in energy production?
- Leisure
- Coffee
- Coal
- Books
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Answer: C. Coal
Coal is a traditional resource used in energy production, primarily in electricity generation and heating.
The term 'sustainable development' means:
- Developing without resources
- Using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations
- Exhausting all resources
- Ignoring environmental issues
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Answer: B. Using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations
Sustainable development refers to meeting current needs without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.