Natural Resources Review

Front

What is a disadvantage of using a nonrenewable resource, such as oil energy?

Back

The resource cannot be easily replaced after it is used up.

Front

Why are cattle and sheep considered a renewable resource?

Back

Animals can reproduce.

Front

What type of resource is a tree?

Back

renewable

Front

What kind of resource is oil?

Back

Nonrenewable

Front

What kind of resource is oil?

Back

nonrenewable

Front

What will eventually happen to the type of resource in Part A as humans continue to use them?

Back

They will not be replenished and run out.

Front

The picture shows the capture of which type of energy?

Back

solar energy

Front

What kind of resource is the type of energy illustrated in Part A?

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renewable

Front

Scientists are concerned by the amount of fossil fuel used by people today. This is because scientists know that fossil fuels are —

Back

resources that can be used up

Front

Resources can be labeled as renewable or nonrenewable. Which of the following resources is labeled correctly and is a true statement?

• Water is a nonrenewable resource.
• Wind is a renewable resource.
• Oil is a renewable resource.
• Coal is a renewable resource.

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Wind is a renewable resource.