Chapter 13 Earth's Natural Resources 1

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for nations to decrease their dependency on nonrenewable resources?

• Because nonrenewable resources are limited and their use can harm the environment.

• Because renewable resources are more expensive.

• Because nonrenewable resources are easier to access.

• Because renewable resources do not produce any energy.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Fossil fuel oil

Multiple Select

Which of the following are nonrenewable resources?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Wind

Fill in the Blanks

Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of once

organisms.

Multiple Choice

Which country has the largest share of recoverable coal reserves in the world?

• United States

• China

• India

• Australia

Multiple Choice

What is one way to decrease global dependency on nonrenewable resources?

• Increase the use of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power

• Continue using fossil fuels for energy production

• Rely more on nuclear energy

• Reduce energy consumption by eliminating electricity use

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common use of coal as shown in the images?

• Producing electricity at power plants

• Smelting steel

• Making bricks

• Fuel for automobiles