Renewable or Not
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Trees
D. Natural gas
C. Trees
How can people help conserve nonrenewable resources?
A. Use more gasoline-powered cars.
B. Turn off lights and appliances when not in use.
C. Use more coal to make electricity.
D. Waste more water to make it renewable.
B. Turn off lights and appliances when not in use.
Which of these is an example of using a renewable resource wisely?
A. Leaving the water running while brushing your teeth
B. Cutting down trees without planting new ones
C. Using wind power to generate electricity
D. Driving everywhere instead of walking or biking
C. Using wind power to generate electricity
What is one main advantage of using renewable resources instead of nonrenewable resources?
A. Renewable resources cost more to use.
B. Renewable resources can be replaced and are better for the environment.
C. Renewable resources are always harder to find.
D. Renewable resources are never used for energy.
B. Renewable resources can be replaced and are better for the environment.
What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
A. Renewable resources cannot be used by humans, but nonrenewable resources can.
B. Renewable resources can be replaced naturally in a short period, while nonrenewable resources take a long time to form.
C. Nonrenewable resources are better for the environment than renewable resources.
D. Nonrenewable resources are only found in the ocean, while renewable resources are found on land.
B. Renewable resources can be replaced naturally in a short period, while nonrenewable resources take a long time to form.
Which of the following is a correct statement about Earth's natural resources?
A. Renewable resources can never be used up.
B. Nonrenewable resources can be replaced quickly.
C. Humans rely on both renewable and nonrenewable resources.
D. All resources on Earth are unlimited.
C. Humans rely on both renewable and nonrenewable resources.
What will likely happen if humans continue to use nonrenewable resources too quickly?
A. The resources will replace themselves quickly.
B. The resources will eventually run out.
C. The resources will turn into renewable resources.
D. The resources will become cheaper to use.
B. The resources will eventually run out.
Which of these human activities uses a nonrenewable resource?
A. Using solar panels to generate electricity
B. Burning gasoline in a car engine
C. Using wind turbines to generate power
D. Drinking water from a river
B. Burning gasoline in a car engine
Which of these is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
A. Wind
B. Sunlight
C. Water
D. Coal
D. Coal
Which of the following is a way to use renewable resources to produce energy?
A. Burning coal for electricity
B. Using solar panels to capture sunlight
C. Burning gasoline to power a car
D. Digging for oil to heat homes
B. Using solar panels to capture sunlight
Which statement is true about Earth's natural resources?
A. Water and sunlight are examples of nonrenewable resources.
B. Nonrenewable resources can be replaced faster than they are used.
C. Renewable resources can be replaced naturally in a short time.
D. Humans do not need natural resources to survive.
C. Renewable resources can be replaced naturally in a short time.
What is one way humans use natural resources?
A. Breathing air but not changing it
B. Using wind to pollute the air
C. Burning coal and oil for energy
D. Creating new natural resources
C. Burning coal and oil for energy
Why is it important to conserve nonrenewable resources?
A. They are expensive to use.
B. They take a very long time to replace and may run out.
C. They are not useful for human activities.
D. They do not provide energy for homes and businesses.
B. They take a very long time to replace and may run out.
What is a disadvantage of using a nonrenewable resource, such as oil energy?
A. The resource is inconvenient to use.
B. The resource is more expensive than a renewable resource.
C. The resource cannot be easily replaced after it is used up.
D. The resource exists only as a solid, not a liquid or gas.
C. The resource cannot be easily replaced after it is used up.
Why is sunlight considered a renewable resource?
A. It can be stored underground.
B. It can be used to make fossil fuels.
C. It is naturally replaced and will not run out.
D. It takes millions of years to form.
C. It is naturally replaced and will not run out.
Which action could help reduce the use of nonrenewable resources?
A. Using more gasoline-powered cars
B. Turning off electronics when not in use
C. Cutting down more trees without replanting them
D. Using more coal to generate electricity
B. Turning off electronics when not in use
Which of these energy sources is renewable?
A. Solar power
B. Coal
C. Natural gas
D. Oil
A. Solar power
What do all nonrenewable resources have in common?
A. They can be replaced in a short amount of time.
B. They will never run out, no matter how much we use them.
C. They take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced easily.
D. They are not useful to humans.
C. They take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced easily.
Which of the following is the best way to conserve natural resources?
A. Use plastic bottles and throw them away after one use.
B. Keep lights on all day even when not needed.
C. Use reusable bags instead of plastic ones.
D. Use as much gasoline as possible while driving.
C. Use reusable bags instead of plastic ones.
Which of the following is an example of a way humans can protect Earth's natural resources?
A. Using solar panels instead of burning fossil fuels
B. Wasting water by leaving the faucet running
C. Driving everywhere instead of walking or biking
D. Cutting down forests without planting new trees
A. Using solar panels instead of burning fossil fuels