Unit 6 - Human Impact on the Envt REVIEW

Which is NOT a description of a RENEWABLE resource?

• can be replaced in short amount of time

• pollutes the environment

• more expensive

• includes biomass, geothermal, wind, and solar energies

Which is NOT a description of a NONrenewable resource?

• can be replaced in a lifetime

• formed from remains of decaying organisms

• pollutes the environment

• includes coal, oil, and natural gas

Which of the following is NOT correct about renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• Both provide energy.

• Both are natural resources.

• Both can be replaced during a lifetime.

• Both are used by humans daily.

According to the graph, which country uses more residential electricity per capita (per person) than the U.S.?

• Nigeria

• Australia

• France

• Canada

Which TWO countries use LESS residential energy per capita (per person) than the UK?

• South Africa

• United States

• Mexico

• Japan

Study the graph. Which energy source has the United States used the most from 1900 to present?

• coal

• petroleum

• natural gas

• nuclear

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The U.S. is expected to increase the use of which TWO energy sources in the future (through 2040)?

• coal

• natural gas

• other renewables

• hydroelectric

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Which energy source is the U.S. expected to use less of in the future?

• coal

• other renewables

• biomass

• natural gas

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According to the graph, which sector emitted the most greenhouse gases in 2017?

• industry

• electricity

• agriculture

• transportation

According to the graph, which energy source emitted the SECOND highest amount of greenhouse gases in 2017?

• transportation

• electricity

• commercial & residential

• agriculture