3.1.6: Reliance on Resources

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Match

Match the following

• natural resource

• renewable resource

• depletion

• nonrenewable resource

• sustainable resource

any item found in nature

resources that can be replenished

reduction in the amount of something

cannot be replaced after it is used

resources meets needs today/future

• any item found in nature

• resources that can be replenished

• reduction in the amount of something

• cannot be replaced after it is used

• resources meets needs today/future

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments best describes the continued use of fossil fuels as an energy source?

• Fossil fuels have both costs and benefits, which should be considered when deciding their use.

• Fossil fuels have few benefits but are still better for the environment than other energy sources.

• Fossil fuels have many benefits but no costs.

Multiple Choice

Use the chart on the left to answer the following question.

About what percentage of U.S. energy consumption comes from fossil fuels?

• 9%

• 21%

• 35%

• 79%

Multiple Choice

Which arguments may best support why a business would support the use of more renewable energy sources?

• to reduce the number of employees

• to promote sustainable activities

• to continue using current equipment

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