Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources

Which of the following is the best term to describe materials made by nature that are used by people?

• natural resources

• energy

• inexhaustible

• recyclables

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Which of the following natural resources found in Florida has the greatest supply

• sunlight

• coal

• natural gas

• oil

Oil is a fossil fuel. Companies use drills to bring this oil from deep beneath the surface of the Earth. Oil is used a a source of gasoline and electricity.

Which of the following is not a possible issue people may create by using oil from energy?

• engineers will have unlimited sources of oil.

• drilling for oil harms the environment

• oil spills pollute our water sources.

• oil drills are expensive to maintain

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Silicon is a natural resource found in the sand of Florida. It is used to make electronic devices. How does recycling these devices help conserve this natural resource?

• it reduces the price of these devices

• it increases the energy used to produce these devices

• it reduces erosion and conserves sand on Florida caostlines

• it encourages people to buy less electronic devices

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Natural gas is a fossil fuel. It is used as an energy source for heating, cooking, and creating electricity. It is also an inexpensive alternative for energy. What may happen as more people choose this source of energy?

• there will be no effect

• there will be more natural gas sources

• there will be not as much natural gas available and its price will rise

• natural gas will become easier to find

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There is more phosphate rock found in Florida than any other state. Phosphate rock contains phosphorus. How is phosphorus mainly used?

• to build roads

• to produce fertilizer

• to preserve food

• to make concrete

Dams, such as the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State, use water to produce hydroelectric power. Which of these RENEWABLE energy source is also used to produce electricity?

• natural gas

• solar energy

• trees

• coals

Which of these Florida resources is renewable?

• limestone

• silicon

• water

• oil

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Which Florida resources is a sedimentary rock mainly used for constructing buildings and sidewalks?

• phosphate rock

• limestone

• silicon

• shale

Which of the following is one main difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

• nonrenewable resources cannot replace renewable sources

• nonrenewable and renewable resources are the same

• nonrenewable resources are not as easily created as the renewable.

• nonrenewable resources are more effective than renewable sources