CBSE Class 8 Social Science Natural Resources and Their Use (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 7

1. The Bhadla Solar Park is a symbol of India’s ______ ambitions.

A solar B wind C hydroelectric D nuclear

2. The International Solar Alliance represents ______ for Indians.

A a global initiative to promote solar energy and sustainable development B a trade agreement between India and other countries C a cultural exchange program D a sports federation for solar-powered games

3. Read the passage below and answer the question: Even as we deal with these issues we must be mindful that the distribution and access to resources, including basic ones like water and clean air, is often unfair to some sections of society. In cities, many areas do not receive adequate and regular supply of drinking water. Air pollution caused by industries and excessive use of fossil fuels, affects those who are unable to protect themselves from these hazards. True or False: Air pollution caused by industries and excessive use of fossil fuels affects those who are unable to protect themselves from these hazards.

A True B False

4. The Bhagavad Gita refers to natural resources as:

A Gifts of nature to be used responsibly B Sources of unlimited wealth C Objects for personal enjoyment D Items to be exploited without concern

5. What can make what is today a renewable resource non-renewable tomorrow?

A Overuse and mismanagement of the resource B Natural replenishment of the resource C Government protection of the resource D Technological advancements in resource extraction

6. Name five ecosystem functions that serve humans.

A Pollination, water purification, climate regulation, soil formation, nutrient cycling B Photosynthesis, respiration, combustion, evaporation, condensation C Migration, hibernation, predation, competition, symbiosis D Erosion, flooding, volcanic activity, earthquakes, tsunamis

7. Renewable resources are resources that can be replenished naturally and are different from non-renewable resources because they do not run out easily. What can people do to ensure that renewable resources continue to be available for our use and that of future generations? Give two examples.

A People can use renewable resources responsibly and conserve them; examples include solar energy and wind energy. B People should use only non-renewable resources; examples include coal and oil. C People can ignore the use of renewable resources; examples include plastic and gasoline. D People should use resources without any concern for conservation; examples include gold and diamonds.

8. Cultural practices in your home and neighbourhood that point to mindfulness in the use of natural resources include:

A Using rainwater harvesting systems B Leaving lights on all day C Throwing waste into rivers D Ignoring recycling practices

9. Some considerations to keep in mind in the production of goods for our current use include:

A Sustainability and environmental impact B Ignoring resource limitations C Maximizing waste production D Disregarding consumer needs

10. According to the passage, history seems to be full of wars and destruction because:

A people have always sought power and resources B peaceful events are rarely recorded C technological advances lead to conflict D historians exaggerate violence