Question 1

a resource that can be replaced is called a ___________________.

Accepted Answer

renewable resource

Answer

nonrenewable resource

Question 2

Energy generated by falling water is called ______________.

Accepted Answer

hydroelectric power

Answer

ground power

Answer

generated power

Answer

wind power

Question 3

___________ happens when there is not enough of a resource to make all the products people want.

Accepted Answer

scarcity

Question 4

Bringing water to dry land through ditches or pipes is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

irrigation

Question 5

Why are resources important to a country?

Accepted Answer

They help the economy.

Answer

They don't provide what people need.

Answer

They don't create jobs.

Answer

They don't make any money.

Question 6

The United States grows many crops in the ____________.

Accepted Answer

Farm Belt

Question 7

Canada's Prairie Provinces grow ___________.

Accepted Answer

wheat

Answer

apples

Answer

olives

Answer

oranges

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Coal energy

Answer

Ethanol

Answer

water or wind energy

Answer

Solar energy

Question 9

Which is NOT a mineral that has helped to develop industries in the US and Canada?

Accepted Answer

diamonds

Answer

copper

Answer

gold

Answer

iron ore

Question 10

The area along the St. Lawrence seaway in Canada has fertile soil where farmers grow _________.

Accepted Answer

grains, fruits, and vegetables.

Answer

minerals, coal, and iron ore.

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