Natural Resources

Which statement best describes material resources?

• natural resources that are used as is to produce energy

• human-made resources that are used as is to produce energy

• natural resources that can be used as is or transformed to be consumed or used to make human life more convenient (ex:builiding)

• human-made resources that can be used as is or transformed; may be used to produce energy

Natural Gas is a...

• Renewable resource

• Nonrenewable resource

Wind is a...

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

Petroleum is a...

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

coal is a...

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

Geothermal energy is a....

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

What are the advantages of using resources such as geothermal energy, solar energy, and wind energy?

• They can generate power by burning wastes.

• They increase the amount of greenhouse gases.

• They come from energy sources that never run out.

• They produce large amounts of energy from burning fuels.

Are Plants and animals potentially renewable resources?

• Yes, because plants and animals are resources that can be replaced at the same rate they are used, if managed well.

• No, because it is not possible for humans to use plant and animal resources at a faster rate than they can be replaced.

• No, because plants and animals are inexhaustible resources.

• Yes, because we use plant resources at the same rate as we use animal resources.

What is the major reason solar energy is not used everywhere on a larger scale?

• It is too difficult to purchase and install solar panels.

• Solar energy is not very effective at producing electricity.

• The manufacture of solar panels produces too much pollution.

• Solar panels can be used only in areas that receive a lot of sunlight.

What is an inexhaustible renewable resource?

• A resource that will eventually run out

• A resource that is being used faster than it will

• A natural resource that will never run out

• An energy source that can be regenerated indefinitely as long as it is not over harvested