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.

This CBSE Class 4 Social Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Resources, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is a resource?

   1. Anything that can be used to satisfy human wants
   2. A type of animal
   3. A product in a shop
   4. 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.

2. Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

   1. Solar energy
   2. Wind energy
   3. Coal
   4. 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.

3. What type of resource is considered to be finite?

   1. Freshwater
   2. Wind
   3. Petroleum
   4. 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.

4. Which resource is used in energy production?

   1. Leisure
   2. Coffee
   3. Coal
   4. Books
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   Answer: C. Coal

   Coal is a traditional resource used in energy production, primarily in electricity generation and heating.

5. The term 'sustainable development' means:

   1. Developing without resources
   2. Using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations
   3. Exhausting all resources
   4. 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.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is a natural resource?
2. What is the main characteristic of renewable resources?
3. Which resource is directly related to farming?
4. What does the term 'non-renewable resource' refer to?
5. Which of these is a human-made resource?
6. The process of conserving resources means to:
7. Which activity helps to preserve natural resources?
8. Which of the following is essential for human survival?
9. The use of solar panels is an example of utilizing:
10. Which of the following practices can lead to the depletion of resources?
11. Identifying resources through surveys is part of:
12. Which strategy is crucial for sustainable resource management?
13. What type of energy source is wind considered?
14. Which of the following strategies can help reduce resource depletion?

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