Thursday_04.31_4.11A

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wood

• Natural gas

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• Renewable resources are always man-made, while nonrenewable resources are natural.

• Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced after use.

• Nonrenewable resources are more expensive than renewable resources.

• Renewable resources are found only in water, while nonrenewable resources are found on land.

Fill in the Blank

Fuels such as oil, coal, or natural gas are formed in the Earth from plant or animal ___.

Open Ended

Explain how fossil fuels are formed and why they are considered nonrenewable resources.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are fossil fuels?

• Coal

• Solar power

• Oil

• Hydroelectric power

Open Ended

Describe how the use of renewable and nonrenewable energy resources can impact the environment.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Coal

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Plants

Open Ended

What are other possible energy sources that people could use to meet their energy needs other than water?

Fill in the Blank

Why do people build dams on the Colorado River?

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Hydroelectric power is generated using the energy from moving ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following energy sources are considered renewable?

• Solar power

• Oil and natural gas

• Coal

• Wave power

Fill in the Blank

List one advantage and one disadvantage of using oil and natural gas as energy resources.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using coal as an energy resource?

• It is renewable

• It produces greenhouse gases

• It is easy to transport

• It is inexpensive

Multiple Choice

What are the main sources of energy for hydroelectric power and solar power?

• Wind and water

• Sun and water

• Coal and oil

• Natural gas and waves

Open Ended

Explain two different ways you could categorize energy resources based on their physical properties.

Fill in the Blank

How do fossil fuels form, and what evidence do they provide about Earth's past environments?

Open Ended

How are fossil fuels different from solar, wave, and hydroelectric power?

Open Ended

How does the use of each resource affect the environment?

Open Ended

Why do people use each resource?

Open Ended

Explain how using solar panels (a renewable energy resource) can help protect the environment. Describe one way using coal (a nonrenewable energy resource) can harm the environment.

Multiple Choice

Which statement would BEST support Keon’s report?

• Renewable energy sources never stop working and are always available.

• Renewable energy sources help reduce pollution and can be used again and again.

• Nonrenewable energy is cheaper and works better for big cities.

• Nonrenewable energy makes more electricity, so we should keep using it.

Open Ended

Given scenarios, how does the use of renewable and nonrenewable energy resources impact the environment?

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of including copyright references at the end of a lesson presentation?

• To give credit to image sources and avoid copyright infringement

• To advertise the image providers

• To make the presentation look more professional

• To provide additional learning resources

Open Ended

How do natural resources impact our daily lives and why is it important to use them wisely?

Multiple Choice

What are some examples of natural resources mentioned in the lesson?

• Sunlight, air, water, plants, and animals

• Plastic, glass, steel, and concrete

• Electricity, gasoline, and batteries

• Computers, televisions, and cell phones