Natural Resources Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Natural Resources (CBSE Class 8 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What are the basic components of natural resources?

   1. Air, water, soil
   2. Vehicles, roads, electricity
   3. Houses, schools, hospitals
   4. Computers, internet, software
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   Answer: A. Air, water, soil

   The basic components of natural resources include air, water, and soil, which are essential elements available in nature.

2. Which of the following is an abiotic natural resource?

   1. Animals
   2. Plant life
   3. Minerals
   4. Microorganisms
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   Answer: C. Minerals

   Minerals are abiotic as they are non-living elements derived from the earth's crust.

3. Which natural resource is considered biotic?

   1. Coal
   2. Fish
   3. Iron
   4. Water
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   Answer: B. Fish

   Fish are a biotic resource derived from living organisms.

4. Why is solar power considered sustainable?

   1. It emits carbon dioxide
   2. It's abundant and inexhaustible
   3. High initial cost
   4. Requires chemical burning
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   Answer: B. It's abundant and inexhaustible

   Solar power is considered sustainable because the sun provides an inexhaustible and consistent energy supply.

5. In which way can soil erosion be a detrimental process?

   1. Increases fertility
   2. Causes deforestation
   3. Removes topsoil nutrients
   4. Induces rainfall
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   Answer: C. Removes topsoil nutrients

   Soil erosion removes the nutrient-rich topsoil, reducing soil fertility and leading to barren lands.

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