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.

This CBSE Class 8 Social Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Natural Resources, and 20 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 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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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What type of resource is solar energy?
2. Which material is considered a non-renewable resource?
3. Forests are an example of which type of resource?
4. What role does water play in the context of natural resources?
5. How does deforestation affect natural resources?
6. Which process is critical for the replenishment of soil nutrients?
7. Which of the following is primarily responsible for forming fossil fuels?
8. What is the main reason to conserve water resources?
9. What is a significant effect of over-exploiting natural resources?
10. Which continent has the most significant reserve of freshwater resources?
11. What distinguishes renewable resources from non-renewable ones?
12. How do wind turbines generate electricity?
13. What is the potential impact of global warming on natural resources?
14. How could the destruction of rainforests affect wildlife?
15. Which underutilized resource has the potential to curb water scarcity?

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