Nonrenewable Energy

Which of the following is a nonrenewable source of energy

• solar

• wind

• natural gas

• hydroelectric

Which of these is a fossil fuel?

• crude oil

• coal

• natural gas

• all of the above

What is a reason that nonrenewable energy sources are used?

• they are more expensive

• they are less expensive

• they pollute

• we will never use them all

Nonrenewable resources

• will never run out

• are replaced every day

• when they are used they are not replaced

• are recycled all of the time

Why does the United States use more and more energy each year?

• because it is nonrenewable

• because it is renewable

• because we want to make nuclear bombs

• to power all of our electronic devices

One disadvantage of using fossil fuels for energy is that they create

• renewable energy

• clean air

• smog

• clean water

One disadvantage of using fossil fuels is that they create

• air pollution

• clean water

• cool the planet

• renewable resources

When fossil fuels are burned they produce _________________________ which is a cause of global warming.

• oxygen

• hydrogen

• nitrogen

• carbon dioxide

When fossil fuels are burned it may produce

• renewable energy

• acid rain

• tall trees

• clean air

Using nonrenewable energy can cause

• air pollution

• water pollution

• land pollution

• all of the above