The world's natural resources (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What are natural resources?
What are natural resources?
Materials & energy sources occurring naturally
What is the key advantage of biotic resources?
What is the key advantage of biotic resources?
Capacity for natural reproduction
Which of these is an example of an abiotic resource?
Which of these is an example of an abiotic resource?
Sunlight
How long did geological processes take to form non-renewable resources?
How long did geological processes take to form non-renewable resources?
Millions of years
Which is an example of a renewable resource?
Which is an example of a renewable resource?
Hydro-electric power (HEP)
How many oil wells did Texaco construct in Ecuador's Oriente region?
How many oil wells did Texaco construct in Ecuador's Oriente region?
350
How much toxic water was dumped into Ecuador's rivers from oil extraction?
How much toxic water was dumped into Ecuador's rivers from oil extraction?
18 billion gallons
What health issue was linked to polluted river water in Ecuador?
What health issue was linked to polluted river water in Ecuador?
Increased miscarriages & birth defects
What was the average cod length in the North Sea in 1915?
What was the average cod length in the North Sea in 1915?
2 metres
What is the core problem of overfishing in the North Sea?
What is the core problem of overfishing in the North Sea?
More fish caught than naturally replaced
How many species of trees & bushes do Cameroon's rainforests support?
How many species of trees & bushes do Cameroon's rainforests support?
Over 600
What environmental consequence occurs when Cameroon's forests are cleared?
What environmental consequence occurs when Cameroon's forests are cleared?
Extensive soil erosion