Topic 8: Review

Front

Which of the following natural resources are nonrenewable? water, natural gas, animals, wind

Back

natural gas

Front

These are examples of

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renewable resources

Front

Energy resources that are not easily replenished are called

Back

nonrenewable resources

Front

Geothermal energy uses heat from ____ to produce electricity.

Back

the earth

Front

Which renewable resource gets its direct energy from the sun?

Back

Solar

Front

Why are trees called renewable resources?

Back

If a tree is cut down, a new tree can be planted in its place.

Front

Resources that are obtained from the earth

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natural resources

Front

_____ are unlikely to be used up completely and can be replenished in a short period of time.

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renewable resources

Front

clearing of trees in a forested area

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deforestation

Front

planting trees to replace lost forestland

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reforestation