Conservation of Natural Resources II

Which of the following is the BEST example that shows how to stop how to stop air pollution made by cars?

• Use less expensive petroleum (gasoline).

• Use more expensive petroleum (gasoline).

• Use cars that are electric only

• Use cars that are part electric, part gasoline

Why are fossil fuels classified as nonrenewable resources?

• They will NEVER form again.

• They will form over night.

• They will form over many millions of years.

• They are not considered nonrenewable

Which of the following could help conserve the most water?

• Take long showers

• Repair leaky faucets

• Keep water running when brushing his teeth

• Run the washing machine only on the smallest of loads

What happens when we use fossil fuels faster than they can form?

• Nothing
• The price lowers
• The supply gets replaced quickly
• The supply runs out 

You are the owner of a factory. Instead of using nonrenewable resources, you want to use renewable, environmentally friendly energy resources. You are not sure which resource to use. What question should you ask FIRST to determine which renewable resource would be best to use to make your factory more environmentally friendly?

• Which nonrenewable resources are available?

• How can I save the most money?

• Which renewable energy resources are available in my area?

• Is nuclear energy safe to use in my home?

What do you believe will happen in the next century to how we use fossil fuels?

• We will use them the same way we do now.
• We will find an alternative source of energy to use.
• We will use fossil fuels for new products.
• We will use fossil fuels even more

Which of the following is an example of conserving NONRENEWABLE resources?

• Taking shorter showers
• Leaving the lights on when leaving a room
• Turning off the water when brushing your teeth
• Riding your bike or walking instead of driving a car

Which of the following BEST compares renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• A renewable resource is a resource that is only man-made while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is only naturally-occurring.
• A renewable resource is a resource that is  only naturally occurring while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is only man-made.
• A renewable resource is a resource that is being used up faster than it is being replaced while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is constantly supplied.
• A renewable resource is a resource that is constantly being supplied while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is being used up faster than it is being replaced.

Which RENEWABLE resource makes the most electricity?

• Coal
• Biomass
• Natural Gas
• Hydroelectric

Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy resource?

• biomass

• nuclear

• hydroelectric

• geothermal