Renewable or Non-Renewable
Advantages & Disadvantages #1
Renewable Resources
Advantages & Disadvantages
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#2
100
Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?
A. Oil
B. Coal
C. Sunlight
D. Natural gas
C. Sunlight
100
A company uses oil to power machines in a factory.
Which is an advantage of using oil?
A. Oil can be replaced quickly.
B. Oil provides a large amount of energy.
C. Oil does not release any gases.
D. Oil grows naturally each year.
B. Oil provides a large amount of energy.
100
Why is sunlight considered a renewable resource?
A. It is found underground.
B. It can be used up completely.
C. It is naturally replaced every day.
D. It forms from dead plants and animals.
C. It is naturally replaced every day.
100
What is one disadvantage of using fossil fuels?
A. They are easy to store
B. They can cause air pollution
C. They produce a lot of energy
D. They are inexpensive
B. They can cause air pollution
200
Which resource is nonrenewable?
A. Wind
B. Sunlight
C. Coal
D. Water
C. Coal
200
Which example BEST shows a disadvantage of using renewable resources?
A. Solar panels only work when the sun is shining.
B. Wind turbines create electricity without pollution.
C. Water can be reused in many ways.
D. Plants can regrow after being harvested.
A. Solar panels only work when the sun is shining.
200
Farmers grow trees that are later used to make paper. Why are trees considered a renewable resource?
A. Trees are made in factories.
B. Trees can grow again after being cut down.
C. Trees are found underground.
D. Trees take millions of years to form.
B. Trees can grow again after being cut down.
200
Which example shows both an advantage and a disadvantage of water as a resource?
A. Water can produce electricity, but dams may affect animal habitats.
B. Water forms from fossil fuels underground.
C. Water cannot be reused.
D. Water produces air pollution when used.
A. Water can produce electricity, but dams may affect animal habitats.
300
Which pair of resources are both renewable?
A. Oil and coal
B. Wind and sunlight
C. Natural gas and oil
D. Coal and natural gas
B. Wind and sunlight
300
Which statement describes an advantage of using natural gas?
A. It causes more pollution than wind energy.
B. It is easy to transport and produces a lot of energy.
C. It grows back quickly after being used.
D. It does not release any gases when burned.
B. It is easy to transport and produces a lot of energy.
300
Why is wind considered a renewable resource?
A. It is found underground
B. It forms from dead plants and animals
C. It is naturally replaced by weather patterns
D. It must be mined
C. It is naturally replaced by weather patterns
300
Which statement BEST explains a disadvantage of using nonrenewable resources?
A. They are easy to store.
B. They can run out over time.
C. They produce a lot of energy.
D. They are used to power cars.
B. They can run out over time.
400
What is one reason fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable?
A. They are only found in oceans.
B. They are made from water and air.
C. They take millions of years to form.
D. They can be replaced each year.
C. They take millions of years to form.
400
A town uses coal to produce electricity for homes and schools. Coal is burned at a power plant to generate energy.
Which statement BEST explains a disadvantage of using coal?
A. Coal can be replaced quickly after it is used.
B. Coal produces electricity without harming the environment.
C. Coal releases gases into the air when it is burned.
D. Coal is formed from sunlight and water.
C. Coal releases gases into the air when it is burned.
400
Why is water considered a renewable resource?
A. It is created by factories
B. It is recycled through the water cycle
C. It is stored underground forever
D. It cannot be reused
B. It is recycled through the water cycle
400
A town wants to reduce air pollution but still produce electricity.
Which energy source would BEST help the town meet this goal?
A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Wind
D. Natural Gas
C. Wind
500
Sand is used to make glass. Sand forms very slowly over time. How should sand be classified?
A. Renewable because it can be replaced quickly
B. Renewable because it comes from nature
C. Nonrenewable because it forms slowly
D. Nonrenewable because people use it
C. Nonrenewable because it forms slowly
500
A city is deciding whether to build more wind turbines or continue using natural gas for electricity.
Which statement BEST compares these two energy sources?
A. Wind energy is nonrenewable, and natural gas is renewable.
B. Wind energy can be replaced naturally, but natural gas cannot.
C. Both wind and natural gas are formed underground.
D. Both wind and natural gas will run out quickly.
B. Wind energy can be replaced naturally, but natural gas cannot.
500
A class collected data about different energy sources.
Based on the data, which energy source is renewable and does NOT produce air pollution?
A. Coal
B. Natural Gas
C. Wind
D. Both Wind and Solar
D. Both Wind and Solar
500
Which situation shows a disadvantage of using plants as a resource?
A. Trees are planted after harvesting.
B. Crops are grown for food each year.
C. Forests are cut down faster than trees can regrow.
D. Wood is used to build houses.
C. Forests are cut down faster than trees can regrow.