Discover Nature's Gifts: Natural Resources Quiz for Year 3 Geography

Question 1

What does it mean when something is a natural resource?

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It is something that comes from the Earth and can be used by people

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It is something that people make

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It is something that you can buy in a shop

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It is something that you can find in a book

Question 2

What is it called when we use natural resources in a way that makes sure there will be some left for the future?

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Sustainable use

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Careful use

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Limited use

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Wise use

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of using natural resources sustainably?

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Using solar panels for energy

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Cutting down all the trees in a forest

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Using too much water for watering the garden

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Mining coal without thinking about how it affects the environment

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a way to save natural resources?

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Leave your lights on all day

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Reduce, reuse, recycle

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Use renewable energy sources

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Plant trees

Question 5

What is the main problem with using fossil fuels?

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They release gases that can cause climate change

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They are expensive to get out of the ground

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They are not found everywhere in the world

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They are not a renewable resource

Question 6

How can we make sure we have enough things like water, trees, and electricity for the future?

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Use things wisely and avoid waste.

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Find new places to get more things.

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Don't worry about using things, they will never run out.

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Ignore how we use things and let them run out.

Question 7

What is the name of the layer of gases that surrounds our planet?

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Geosphere

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Biosphere

Question 8

Which human activity can cause soil to wash away?

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Cutting down forests

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Planting trees

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Growing crops

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Building dams

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a natural resource?

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A bicycle

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A tree

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Sunlight

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Rocks

Question 10

Which of these is found naturally in the environment and can be used by humans?

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Water

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Plastic

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Car

Question 11

Coal is a natural resource that takes a very long time to form. What type of resource is coal?

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Non-renewable

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Renewable

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Biotic

Question 12

Which of these actions helps to protect natural resources?

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Recycling

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Burning fossil fuels

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Cutting down forests

Question 13

Which of these human activities can cause air pollution?

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Burning fossil fuels

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Planting trees

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Recycling

Question 14

Which of these natural resources is living?

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Trees

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Water

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Oil

Question 15

Which resource takes millions of years to form and cannot be easily replaced?

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Coal

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Water

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Sunlight

Question 16

Which of these natural resources can grow back or be replaced by nature?

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Trees

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Coal

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Oil

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a natural resource?

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Plastic

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Water

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Coal

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Sunlight

Question 18

Which of these is an example of a natural resource that can be replaced naturally?

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Trees

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Oil

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Coal

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Minerals

Question 19

How are renewable and non-renewable resources different?

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Renewable resources can be replaced naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot

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Renewable resources are always plentiful, while non-renewable resources are scarce

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Renewable resources are more expensive than non-renewable resources

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Renewable resources are only found in certain parts of the world, while non-renewable resources are found everywhere

Question 20

Which country has a lot of oil?

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Saudi Arabia

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United Kingdom

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China

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Brazil

Question 21

Which of these is a fossil fuel?

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Natural gas

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Wind

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Solar energy

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Water

Question 22

What is the name for the process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Pollination

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Fermentation

Question 23

Which natural resource is used to make petrol for cars?

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Oil

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Coal

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Wood

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Sunlight

Question 24

Which country is famous for having lots of oil?

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Saudi Arabia

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United Kingdom

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United States

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Russia

Question 25

Why is it important to use natural resources wisely?

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They can run out

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They are expensive to find

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They damage the environment

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They are only found in one place

Question 26

Which of these natural resources can be replaced naturally?

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Water

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Oil

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Coal

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Gold

Question 27

What is coal made from?

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Plants and animals

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Mud

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Rocks

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Water

Question 28

What is the main reason for having a natural resource inventory?

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To know how much of a resource we have

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To stop people using too much

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To teach people about resources

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To make money for saving resources

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a natural resource?

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Plastic

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Water

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Fossil fuels

Question 30

What are two ways we can protect our forests?

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Plant more trees

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Use less paper

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Leave lights on and unplug electronics

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Throw rubbish in the forest

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a natural resource?

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Plastic bags

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Water

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Wind

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Animals

Question 32

What type of natural resource is used to make paper?

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Trees

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Coal

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Water

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Gas

Question 33

Which of these is a renewable natural resource?

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Water

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Coal

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Oil

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Gold

Question 34

What happens when natural resources are used up faster than they can be replaced?

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Depletion

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Extraction

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Conservation

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Recycling

Question 35

Which of these can reduce the amount of natural resources available?

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Pollution

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Planting trees

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Conserving water

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Recycling

Question 36

What action would waste water?

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Leaving the tap on while brushing teeth

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Washing dishes

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a natural resource?

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Car

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Water

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Soil

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Minerals

Question 38

Which of these is a natural resource that can be used again and again?

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Wind

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Oil

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Diamonds

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Coal

Question 39

What can happen if we use up natural resources too quickly?

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Environmental damage

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Social stability

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Increased economic growth

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Improved quality of life

Question 40

What is the main reason we recycle?

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To save natural resources and reduce waste

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To create new jobs

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To reduce water pollution

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To improve air quality

Question 41

Which of these is a good way to save water?

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Taking shorter showers

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Watering the garden in the middle of the day

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Using a dishwasher instead of washing dishes by hand

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Leaving the tap running when brushing teeth

Question 42

What do plants use to make their own food?

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Sunlight

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Oxygen

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Water

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Soil

Question 43

What do trees do for us?

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Provide oxygen and clean the air

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Cause deforestation

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Block sunlight from reaching the ground

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Attract animals that can be a nuisance

Question 44

What can cause soil to be lost?

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Wind and water

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Earthquakes

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 45

What can we do to protect natural resources?

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Reduce, reuse, and recycle

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Use as many natural resources as possible

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Pollute the environment

Question 46

What is a natural resource?

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Something found in nature that we can use

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Something made by people

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Something that is very expensive

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Something found in a shop

Question 47

What kind of natural resource is coal?

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Fossil fuel

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Water

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Mineral

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Plant

Question 48

Where is most of the fresh water on Earth found?

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Antarctica

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North America

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Asia

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Europe

Question 49

Why should we use natural resources carefully?

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So there will be enough for everyone, now and in the future

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To avoid pollution

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To make more money

Question 50

What is a good way to help save natural resources?

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Recycling paper

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Cutting down trees

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Leaving lights on

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Burning fossil fuels

Question 51

What can happen when we cut down too many trees?

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Many animals lose their homes

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It gets colder

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More rain falls

Question 52

What does the government do to help look after natural resources?

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They make rules to protect them

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They let people use them however they want

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They own all the natural resources

Question 53

What is NOT a good thing about using renewable energy like solar power?

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It makes the air dirty

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It helps keep the air clean

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It can save money in the long run

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It helps us use our natural resources wisely