Natural Resources Review Game

________________ energy is formed from the splitting of uranium atoms to release energy.

• natural gas

• nuclear

• wind

• geothermal

A resource that does not replenish itself within the human time frame, like oil, coal, and natural gas, are called __________________ resources.

• renewable

• perpetual

• nonrenewable

• dinosaur fuel

Fossil fuels are nonrenewable because...

• they are used to produce heat.

• they take a long time to form.

• they can be found underground.

Which resource is formed from the decayed remains of organisms that died millions of years ago?

• A. coal
• B. uranium
• C. phosphorus

What part of most power plants is used to create the turning motion needed to produce energy in the generator?

• condenser

• steam generator

• turbine

• reactor

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What do we call a natural, nonrenewable fuel such as coal, oil, or natural gas formed over a long period of time from the remains of living organisms?

• hydropower

• wind

• geothermal

• fossil fuel

POLLUTION is the presence of harmful or unwanted levels of material in the environment.

• True

• False

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___________________ uses the movement of water through a dam in a river and converts it to usable energy.

• wind

• nuclear

• solar

• hydropower

Which of these ways can we use to reduce our overuse of fossil fuels? (Check ALL that apply).

• Riding a bike to locations when it is safe to do so, instead of driving a car.

• Leaving the water running while brushing your teeth.

• Buy products that are made using renewable energy.

• Installing solar panels at your house if you live in a sunny area.

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What type of energy collects the sun's rays and converts them to usable energy?

• natural gas

• solar

• nuclear

• biomass