resources

Which of these sources is used for generating electricity that is NOT renewable?

• coal
• the Sun
• wind
• water

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Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• coal
• minerals
• natural gas
• oil

Which of the following is true about coal?

• It is renewable because it is deep inside Earth.
• It is renewable because it can easily be replaced as it is used.
• It is nonrenewable because it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.
• It is nonrenewable because it fuels many power plants that make electricity.

Which of the following resources is collected by the panels on the roof of his home?

• air
• water
• wind
• sunlight

 Which of the following are renewable sources of energy?

• coal and natural gas
• oil and electricity
• sunlight and petroleum
• wind and water

What is the source of energy that causes the blades of a turbine to move?

• coal
• wind
• water
• sunlight

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Which of the following is NOT a way that people can be harmful to the environment?

• burning coal for energy
• clearing land for homes
• making products from wood
• planting trees in a forest

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Which of the following is NOT a way that people can be harmful to the environment?

• driving cars and trucks
• dumping factory wastes
• creating oil spills
• using solar energy

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Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?

• burning fossil fuels
• dumping waste in landfills
• using wind and solar energy
• releasing waste into streams

Natural Resources are

• Materials that are found on Earth that people use. 
• Rocks that contain metal
• Resources that are continually being replaced and will not run out.
• Resources that cannot be replaced quickly enough to keep from running out.