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CHAPTER 4: THE VARIETY OF RESOURCES ON

EARTH

Paper 1: Objective Questions

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.

1 Which gas in air is required by green plants for making food in sunlight?
A Nitrogen B Oxygen
C Water vapour D Carbon dioxide

2 The equation below shows what happens during cellular respiration.

Glucose + P → carbon dioxide + water + Q

What are represented by P and Q?

P Q
A Oxygen Energy
B Nitrogen Oxygen
C Light Heat
D Energy Oxygen

Earth’s resources

Air Water X Minerals

3 Which of the following is X likely to be?

A Sunlight B Electricity
C Energy D Living things

4 Which of the following resources of the Earth is the main source of energy for industries?
A Air
B Water
C Petroleum
D Minerals

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5 Which of the following is not obtained from petroleum?

A Cooking gas
B Cooking oil
C Diesel
D Bitumen

6 Which of the following molecules are elements?

(Each circle represents a type of atom.)
A B

C D

7 Which element is not present in ammonium chloride?

A Nitrogen B Hydrogen
C Carbon D Chlorine

8 Which property of metals is not true?

A They are good conductors of heat.
B They are all solids at room temperature.
C They have high melting points.
D They can be flattened into their sheets.

mixture of sulphur powder

and iron filings

heat
9 Which of the following does not happen in the experiment shown in the above diagram?
A The mixture glows brightly after a while.
B Heat energy is released.
C A greyish brown residue is left after strong heating.
D A compound of iron sulphate is formed.

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10 Which of the following processes are involved in the separation of a mixture of copper
sulphate and sand?
I Dissolving
II Filtration
III Condensation
A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III

Matter

Y Elements Mixtures

Metals Z

11 Which substances are Y and Z likely to be in the classification of matter shown in the
above diagram?
Y Z
A Sodium chloride Magnesium
B Silicon Carbon dioxide
C Calcium carbonate Phosphorus
D Potassium Sulphur

12 Which statement best explains the principle of conservation of the Earth’s resources?
A Keeping the Earth’s resources for future generations
B Using the Earth’s resources wisely without wastage
C Developing the environment without planning
D Preventing the extinction of living things

13 Which of the following steps will not help in the conservation of species?
A Establish forest reserves
B Set up sanctuaries for endangered species
C Prevent the hunting of protected animals
D Export endangered species to live in different climatic conditions

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14 Which of the following substances cannot be recycled?

A Glass B Iron
C Wood D Plastics

15 Among the following, which is most unlikely to become extinct?

A B

C D

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