Resources (Social Studies)

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

• coal
• the Sun
• wind
• water

 Which of the following are renewable sources of energy?

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

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 backyard

Natural resources are found within the environment.

• True

• False

Resources that cannot be replaced

• Conservation

• Renewable Resource

• Non-Renewable Resource

• Natural Resource

Conservation is using resources wisely and carefully.

• True

• False

Resources that can be replaced

• Renewable Resource

• Non-Renewable Resource

• Natural Resource

• Conservation

Oil is a _______________.

• Renewable Resource

• Non-Renewable Resource

Timber is a ______________.

• Renewable Resource

• Non-Renewable Resource

___________ are natural substances found underground.

• Environment

• Food

• Minerals

• Recycle