Nonrenewable Resources

A resource that is used faster than we can replace it is known as a

• renewable resource
• non renewable resource
• natural resource
• income resource

Which of the following is a fossil fuel-

• Coal
• Biomass
• Solar
• Uranium

Why do we not have more nuclear power plants?

• It doesn't produce a lot of electricity
• risk of radioactive leaks
• we are running out of uranium
• _{we are using the uranium for bombs instead of energy}

Which fossil fuel has the least amount of pollution produced?

• Coal
• Oil
• Natural Gas
• Solar

Which of these energy sources is mostly used for transportation?

• Coal
• Oil
• Natural Gas
• Hydroelectric

How do we produce energy from fossil fuels?

• Burning it
• Melting it
• Using it to turn a turbine
• Decaying it

Which fossil fuel is found in the Appalachian Plateau Province and is very important to the economy of West Virginia?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Uranium

What is coal made of?

• decomposed animal and plant remains
• water
• electricity
• all of the above

What is the problem with using fossil fuels?

• They create greenhouse gases

• They don't create a lot of electricity

• They are non-renewable

• They are renewable

In a power station, what causes the turbine to turn?

• Heat

• Gas

• Air

• Steam