Natural Resources-Sun & Water Quiz

Why is it important to conserve energy at home?

1. To save money and reduce the waste of resources.
2. To reduce the amount of trash needing recycling
3. To use up more non-renewable resources.
4. To avoid using electricity only at night.

Answer: (a) To save money and reduce the waste of resources.

At which time of day are the Sun's rays the strongest, making it best for drying clothes outside?

1. Early morning when the sun is low
2. Evening when the sun is setting
3. Midday when the sun is brightest
4. Night when the air is cooler

Answer: (c) Midday when the sun is brightest

Maya's family is planning a picnic. Her father left the car engine running while loading the picnic items. Maya reminded him, "We should save fuel!" Why do you think Maya said this?

1. To make the car engine use less fuel when it's running.
2. To reduce the amount of fuel wasted
3. To keep engine runs smoothly with fuel even when off.
4. To let car engine runs better when it's warm.

Answer: (b) To reduce the amount of fuel wasted

Study the flowchart and choose the correct option.

1. A - Machine, B - Water, C - Oil
2. A - Electricity, B - Wind, C - Gasoline
3. A - Battery, B - Oil, C - Sunlight
4. A - Fuel cells, B - Sunlight, C - Coal

Answer: (d) A - Fuel cells, B - Sunlight, C - Coal

In a remote village, people rely on solar panels for electricity. One rainy week, they face power shortages. What is the best long-term solution?

1. Install more solar panels to capture sunlight during rainy days.
2. Store solar energy in batteries for use when sunlight is unavailable.
3. Use solar panels only during sunny days and switch to candles during rains
4. Wait for the rainy season to end before resuming power generation.

Answer: (b) Store solar energy in batteries for use when sunlight is unavailable.

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement 1: Burning coal and oil can make the air dirty. Statement 2: Using solar power and wind energy helps keep the air clean.

1. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
2. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct
3. Both the statements are correct
4. Both the statements are incorrect

Answer: (c) Both the statements are correct

In the diagram below, water falls from the clouds to the ground as rain. Which process is shown in the diagram?

1. Evaporation
2. Condensation
3. Precipitation
4. Transpiration

Answer: (c) Precipitation

A farmer is facing a drought. He decides to install a rainwater harvesting system. What is the main benefit the farmer will get from this system?

1. It waters the crops automatically every day.
2. Cooling down the surrounding air temperature
3. It increases the amount of rainfall in the area.
4. It helps the farmer collect and store rainwater for future use.

Answer: (d) It helps the farmer collect and store rainwater for future use.

A child is playing outside on a sunny day, and they notice the air feels very warm. They also see the ground is dry, and there are no clouds in the sky. Which step of the water cycle is most likely happening less in this area?

1. Step 4 - Precipitation
2. Step 1 - Run off
3. Step 3 - Condensation
4. Step 2 - Evaporation

Answer: (a) Step 4 - Precipitation

Refer to the given picture and identify the process represented by X and Y. How are these processes useful to the environment? A. They stop rivers from drying out B. They help in the formation of water vapour. C. They clean the air by removing dust particles. D. They help in the formation of clouds.

1. A and B only
2. B and C only
3. C and D only
4. B and D only

Answer: (d) B and D only