Natural Resources Vocab

What kind of resources cannot be replaced in a short amount of time?

• nonrenewable

• natural

• renewable

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What resources provide energy and are created from decayed remains of plants and animals?

• fossil fuels

• renewable resources

Coal, petroleum, natural gas are...

• fossil fuels

• renewable energy sources

• alternative energy resources

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Energy created by rushing water is...

• hydroelectricity

• waves

• tides

What is the source of solar power?

• sun

• wind

• water

• gravity

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What is the source of energy that is harnessed by windmills?

• wind

• sun

• water

• soil

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Why are trees a natural resource?

• The leaves are green
• We use them to make paper, lumber, and other products.
• They are beautiful
• They grow back after they are cut down.

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All of the following are nonrenewable resources EXCEPT

• Coal
• animals
• petroleum (oil)
• natural gas

Which of the following is a way a person could conserve natural resources?

• recycling waste materials like plastic, glass, paper, and aluminum
• limiting water use when showering, brushing teeth, and shaving
• using rechargeable batteries
• all of the above are good conservation practices

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Which of the following natural resources are nonrenewable?

• Water
• Animals
• Natural gas
• Wind