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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
Coal, wind, natural gas
Wind
What is the main purpose of conservation?
to recycle materials, to use resources wisely, to extract minerals
to use resources wisely
Which energy resource is derived from the heat inside the earth?
solar power, geothermal energy, biomass
geothermal energy
What is a nonrenewable resource?
water, trees, coal
coal
How do fossil fuels primarily form?
from cooling magma, from ancient plants and animals, from sunlight and wind
from ancient plants and animals
Which of the following is NOT a method of protecting natural resources?
conservation or mining
mining
What is an example of hydropower?
1. Using sunlight to generate electricity
2. Creating electricity from moving water
3. Burning wood
2. Creating electricity from moving water
Where are metals and minerals often found?
in deserts
in mountains and volcanic areas
in urban areas
in mountains and volcanic areas
Which of the following is a way to reuse materials?
turning off lights
using refillable water bottles
taking shorter showers
using refillable water bottles
What is the main characteristic of nonrenewable resources?
They can be replaced quickly
They cannot be replaced quickly
They are always available
They cannot be replaced quickly
Which of the following best describes a renewable resource?
1. A resource that can be quickly rplaced by natural processes
2. A resource found only in mountains
3. A resource that cannot be used again
1. A resource that can quickly be replaced by natural processes
Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources?
They are found underground
They take extremely long periods to form
They are used in transportation
They take extremely long periods to form
Which human activity demonstrates conservation of natural resources?
Leaving lights on all day
Taking long showers
Turning off lights when not in use
Turning off lights when not in use
What makes geothermal energy a renewable resource?
It can be continuously replenished
It requires mining
It produces fossil fuels
It can be continuously replenished
Why are natural resources not evenly distributed around the world?
1. Government policies
2. Random chance
3. Geological processes over millions of years only occur in certain places
3. Geological Processes over millions of years only occur in certain places
Which of these is NOT a way to protect natural resources?
reusing materials
excessive consumption/using too much
conservation
excessive consumption/using too much
What makes solar power a renewable energy source?
1. It requires expensive equipment
2. Sunlight is continuously available
4. It produces no electricity
How do humans typically use water as a natural resource?
1. Only for drinking
2. for farming, hydropower, and recreation
3. As a decorative element
2. For farming, hydropower, and recreation
Which energy resource is considered non-renewable?
1. Solar power
2. Natural gas
3. Hydropower
Natural gas
What process helps create fossil fuels over time?
1. Immediate transformation
2. Decomposition of microorganisms
3. Instant chemical reactions
2. Decomposition of microorganisms