Exploring Natural Resources Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is a renewable resource? Coal, Solar energy, Natural gas, Uranium

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Solar energy

Front

What is the main difference between groundwater and surface water?

Back

Groundwater is stored underground, surface water is found on Earth's surface

Front

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel? Oil, Natural gas, Wind, Coal

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Wind

Front

What is the process called that removes salt from seawater to make it drinkable?

Back

Desalination

Front

Which of the following is a source of air pollution? Planting trees, Burning fossil fuels, Using solar panels, Recycling paper

Back

Burning fossil fuels

Front

Which of these is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Wind
• Solar energy
• Coal
• Geothermal energy

Back

Coal

Front

Which resource is most likely to be unevenly distributed around the world? Options: Sunlight, Water, Fossil fuels, Air

Back

Fossil fuels

Front

Which of the following best describes nuclear energy?

• Energy from burning wood
• Energy from splitting atoms
• Energy from moving water
• Energy from the sun

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Energy from splitting atoms

Front

Benefit of using renewable resources over nonrenewable resources?

Back

They can be replaced naturally

Front

Why is desalination not used everywhere as a solution for water shortages?

Back

It is very expensive and uses a lot of energy