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C14: Using the Earth's resources

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  • Q1
    Which of these things is something we do not directly use the Earth’s resources for?
    sunlight
    shelter
    fuel
    food
    60s
  • Q2
    Which of these is NOT an examples of a natural resource?
    timber
    cotton
    steel
    wool
    60s
  • Q3
    Which of these is NOT an examples of a synthetic resource?
    acrylic
    plastic
    polyester
    petrol
    60s
  • Q4
    What term is used to describe a resource that will eventually run out?
    non-renewable resource
    depleting resource
    non-sustainable resource
    finite resource
    60s
  • Q5
    What term is used to describe development that meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?
    developing nations
    social development
    sustainable development
    conscious development
    60s
  • Q6
    Salt water is one of the four main types of water. Which of these is NOT an example of a water type?
    fresh water
    electrolyte water
    pure water
    potable water
    60s
  • Q7
    What term is used to describe water that is safe to drink?
    Users enter free text
    Type an Answer
    60s
  • Q8
    In the UK, how is potable water extracted from fresh water?
    filtration and sterilisation
    sedimentation and ionisation
    ionisation and filtration
    sedimentation and sterilisation
    60s
  • Q9
    What is sterilisation?
    stopping enzyme activity by increasing pH
    removing solids
    killing microbes
    removing ions
    60s
  • Q10
    Which of these is NOT an example of a sterilising agent?
    carbon dioxide gas
    chlorine gas
    UV light
    ozone
    60s
  • Q11
    How can potable water be produced from salt water?
    dechlorination
    sterilisation
    filtration
    desalination
    60s
  • Q12
    Desalination can be done by reverse osmosis. How else can desalination be carried out?
    osmosis
    evaporation
    crystallisation
    distillation
    60s
  • Q13
    Which of these is NOT one of the three main types of waste water?
    sewage
    industrial waste
    agricultural waste
    reservoir waste
    60s
  • Q14
    Which of these is NOT a harmful substance that can be found in water?
    organic matter
    harmful microbes
    harmful chemicals
    dissolved oxygen
    60s
  • Q15
    What is the first step in processing wastewater?
    chlorination
    sterilisation
    filtration
    screening and grit removal
    60s

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