Natural Resources

When we use less of a resource, and the resource can replace itself before we run out of it, that is called _______________________________?

• sustainability

• nonrenewable

• renewable

• generator

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Which of the following are fossil fuels?

• oil, coal and natural gas

• coal, uranium and hydro

• oil, natural gas and solar

• petroleum, biomass and wind

Solar Energy

• Renewable

• Non Renewable

Nuclear Energy

• Renewable

• Non Renewable

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Biomass Energy

• Renewable

• Non Renewable

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Coal Energy

• Renewable

• Non Renewable

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Hydroelectric Energy

• Renewable

• Non Renewable

Geothermal Energy

• Renewable

• Non Renewable

Natural resources are divided into two groups. Which choice best names these groups?

• renewable and nonrenewable

• fossil fuels and solar

• hydroelectric and geothermal

• wind and nuclear

Why should electric companies try to use more renewable energy resources?

• Renewable energy is bad for the environment.

• There are plenty of nonrenewable resources.

• Renewable energy helps conserve natural resources.

• Renewable energy has an expensive start up cost.

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