Environmental Geology Review

Which of the following is NOT a nonrenewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Forests

• Natural Gas

Which of the following is a fossil fuel in a gaseous state?

• Oil

• Peat

• Natural Gas

• Coal

Which is NOT a way that groundwater can be polluted?

• Sustainable Agriculture

• Industry

• Urbanization

• Natural Resources

Which of the following is the nation's largest source of renewable electricity?

• Solar Power

• Thermal Power

• Hydro Power

• Wind Power

Drilling is the method used to obtain peat.

• True

• False

Hydrogen atoms join to form Carbon during nuclear fusion.

• True

• False

"Farming methods in which each family in a community grows crops for themselves and rely on animal and human labor to plant and harvest crops."

• Traditional

• Sustainable

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce your ecological footprint?

• Turn off lights when you leave the room

• Turn off water while brushing teeth

• Drive a non-hybrid SUV

• Harvest crops from a garden

Renewable resources are typically aquired from Earth's surface.

• True

• False