Resources

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

• coal
• the Sun
• wind
• water

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

Which of the following statements about energy is NOT correct?

• Moving air is a source of energy.
• Wind energy is a renewable resource.
• Wind is a clean source of energy.
• Most people use wind energy.

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

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

What is a natural resource?

• Material from the Earth that people use for their needs.

• A place hidden in the mountains.

• An object made from natural things.