Renewable Resources/Random
Nonrenewable Resources
Environmental Impacts and Energy Sources
Negative Environmental Impacts and Conservation of Resources
Random
100
What is a renewable resource?
A renewable resource is a resource that can be replaced within a lifetime.
100
What is a nonrenewable resource?
A nonrenewable resource is a resource that cannot be replaced in a human’s lifetime.
100
Which human activity positively impacts all organisms in an environment?
A. Building factories that create air pollution
B. Cutting down a forest for farmland
C. Creating a natural preserve for humans and animals
D. Dumping toxic waste into a nearby river
Creating a natural preserve for humans and animals
100
One source of global warming is too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. What is a way to decrease the amount of CO2?
A. Stop littering
B. Increase recycling
C. Plant more trees
D. Save endangered animal populations
Plant more trees
100
True or False: Paper bags are biodegradable.
True
200
Which of the following is considered a renewable resource?
a. Sunlight energy
b. Fossil fuels
c. Coal
d. Wood
Sunlight energy
200
True or False: Fossil fuels are renewable resources.
False
200
Which activity is the best example of recycling?
A. Cutting down trees for lumber
B. Drilling into ocean basins for oil
C. Making new paper from previously used paper
D. Using public transportation to travel to a city
Making new paper from previously used paper
200
A group of people plant trees, grasses, and flowering plants in small areas in a large city. What can be a reason for this activity?
A. To create a space for garbage collected from businesses
B. To improve the air quality in the city
C. To reduce the deposition of soil on sidewalks
D. To decrease areas used for outdoor recreation
To improve the air quality in the city
200
What is a negative impact of nuclear power plants?
A. Produces radioactive waste
B. Reduces the dependence of countries on fossil fuels
C. Does not add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere
D. Reduces carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere
Produces radioactive waste
300
A local school has added solar panels to its roof to collect energy from the Sun to power the school. What is a benefit of using such an energy source?
A. Solar panels are expensive, so they will make the school look better.
B. Solar panels are inexpensive, so they will save the school money.
C. Solar panels use a nonrenewable energy source, so they will reduce the use of renewable resources.
D. Solar panels use a renewable energy source, so they will reduce the use of nonrenewable resources.
Solar panels use a renewable energy source, so they will reduce the use of nonrenewable resources.
300
Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable resource?
a. Sunlight energy
b. Water behind a dam
c. Fossil fuels
d. Wind energy
Fossil fuels
300
A group of researchers developed solar -powered cars. What is the advantage of using solar-powered cars instead of gasoline-powered cars?
A. Solar-powered cars create less air pollution than gasoline-powered cars
B. Solar-powered cars can be manufactured more easily than gasoline-powered cars
C. Solar-powered cars are faster than gasoline-powered cars
D. Solar-powered cars are cheaper than gasoline-powered cars.
Solar-powered cars create less air pollution than gasoline-powered cars.
300
Water conservation has become a very important issue for society. Why would watering crops, grass, and other plants early in the morning be considered a good way to conserve water?
A. Water absorbed in the ground can be recycled for use later in the day.
B. Air temperature is usually cooler in the morning so less water evaporates.
C. Water can only be absorbed early in the morning.
D. More water is available in the morning hours.
Air temperature is usually cooler in the morning so less water evaporates.
300
Name three forms of clean energy generation.
1. Water
2. Wind
3. Solar
400
Burning of fossil fuels has a direct effect on the environment. The greatest direct effect is:
A. Animals being driven from their homes
B. Pollution being added to the air
C. Plants in nearby ponds being killed
D. Powerful winds being created
Pollution being added to the air.
400
Joan and her friend decided to help reduce the use of fossil fuels. Which of the following should they suggest to their friends and family?
A. Using plastic bags at the grocery store
B. Walking to work instead of driving a car
C. Driving to work
D. Keeping the lights on all day
Walking to work instead of driving a car
400
What are some sources of energy that are used for human needs?
Coal is burned to cook, natural gas is used to heat our homes, and wind is used to create electricity.
400
Mark’s energy bill is outrageous and costing him a fortune. To help lower his bill, he is researching various alternative energy sources. Which of the following would be the most beneficial energy source for him?
A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Wind turbines
D. Solar panels
Solar panels
400
The population in the city of Boise has consistently increased over the last five years. Which of the following may be occurring due to the increase?
A. An increase in water availability
B. An increase in forested land
C. A decrease in air pollution
D. A decrease in natural resources
A decrease in natural resources
500
Name four types of renewable resources.
Sunlight, wind, water, plants and animals, geothermal
500
One of the problems with using certain resources for energy is pollution. One type of pollution is carbon dioxide emissions. Look at the bar graph below and explain which nonrenewable resource would be the best choice for energy use based on its output of carbon dioxide.
A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Natural gas
D. Wind energy
Natural gas
500
How can we conserve, or save, nonrenewable resources?
Use less coal, oil, or natural gas. We can take public transportation instead of driving a car; we can turn the lights off when we leave a room; and we can use fabric bags instead of plastic bags at the grocery store.
*Answers may vary*
500
To support the claim that human consumption of natural resources has a negative effect in the environment, what data would we need to show?
A. An increase in human lifespan over time and a global increase in sea level
B. An increase in human population and an increase in habitat for plants and animals
C. An increase in burning of fossil fuels by humans and a decrease in the use of other resources
D. An increase in consumption of resources by humans an increase in biodiversity
An increase in burning of fossil fuels by humans and a decrease in the use of other resources
500
Which energy resource would be best for a city that has limited open space and wants to use an efficient source of energy?
A. Wind energy
B. Biomass
C. Natural gas
D. Solar energy
Natural gas