Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Pre-Assessment

Front

Which of the following is a renewable resource?
A) Coal
B) Oil
C) Sunlight
D) Natural Gas

Back

C) Sunlight

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Coal is a nonrenewable resource.

  • B) Incorrect. Oil is a nonrenewable resource.

  • C) Correct! Sunlight is a renewable resource.

D) Incorrect. Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource.

Front

Which resource is nonrenewable? Options: Water, Wind, Plants, Coal

Back

D) Coal

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Water is a renewable resource.

  • B) Incorrect. Wind is a renewable resource.

  • C) Incorrect. Plants are typically renewable if managed sustainably.

D) Correct! Coal is a nonrenewable resource.

Front

Why is it important to conserve nonrenewable resources?

Back

They are limited and take a long time to form.

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Nonrenewable resources are not unlimited.

  • B) Incorrect. Nonrenewable resources cannot be easily replaced.

  • C) Correct! Nonrenewable resources are limited and take a long time to form.

D) Incorrect. Nonrenewable resources are very useful to humans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Front

Which of the following is NOT a method to conserve water?
A) Fixing leaks
B) Taking shorter showers
C) Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth
D) Using a water-efficient washing machine

Back

Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Fixing leaks is a method to conserve water.

  • B) Incorrect. Taking shorter showers is a method to conserve water.

  • C) Correct! Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth wastes water.

D) Incorrect. Using a water-efficient washing machine is a method to conserve water.

Front

What is an example of a method to conserve nonrenewable resources?

Back

Carpooling to reduce fuel consumption

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Using coal increases consumption of a nonrenewable resource.

  • B) Correct! Carpooling helps reduce fuel consumption.

  • C) Incorrect. Leaving lights on wastes electricity, often generated from nonrenewable resources.

D) Incorrect. Using plastic bags typically increases waste and resource use.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Front

Which statement best describes renewable resources?

Back

They can be replenished naturally over time.

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Renewable resources can be replenished.

  • B) Correct! Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time.

  • C) Incorrect. Renewable resources are not always in limited supply.

D) Incorrect. Renewable resources are generally not harmful to the environment.

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Why are plants considered renewable resources?

Back

They can be planted and regrown.

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Correct! Plants can be planted and regrown, making them renewable.

  • B) Incorrect. Plants need water to grow.

  • C) Incorrect. Plants can be used up if not managed sustainably.

D) Incorrect. Plants do not take millions of years to form.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

What is the main reason for conserving resources?

Back

To ensure resources are available for future generations

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Conservation is meant to make life sustainable.

  • B) Correct! Conserving resources ensures they are available for future generations.

  • C) Incorrect. Conservation aims to use resources wisely, not faster.

D) Incorrect. Conservation aims to maintain or increase resource availability.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

How can technology help in the conservation of renewable resources?

Back

By improving efficiency in resource usage

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Technology cannot create nonrenewable resources.

  • B) Correct! Technology can improve efficiency in resource usage.

  • C) Incorrect. Technology does not reduce the need for conservation.

D) Incorrect. Technology should reduce, not increase, resource waste.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Front

Which of the following is a benefit of using renewable resources?

• A) They never run out.
• B) They can cause more pollution.
• C) They take a long time to replenish.
• D) They help reduce our dependence on nonrenewable resources.

Back

They help reduce our dependence on nonrenewable resources.

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. While they can replenish, they can be temporarily depleted.

  • B) Incorrect. Renewable resources generally cause less pollution.

  • C) Incorrect. Renewable resources typically replenish faster than nonrenewable ones.

D) Correct! Using renewable resources helps reduce our dependence on nonrenewable resources.