Resources in Earth Systems

Some resources can be either renewable or nonrenewable depending on how they are used. Which statement describes a resource that could be both renewable and nonrenewable?

• Petroleum is drilled from rock on the ocean floor.

• Solar energy is used to produce both heat and electricity.

• Turbines are constructed to use wind to make electricity.

• Trees are cut down to make wood products faster than new trees can grow.

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Why is petroleum considered to be a nonrenewable resource?

• It constantly forms within Earth.
• It is difficult to obtain and transport.
• It releases harmful chemicals when burned.
• It requires a very long period of time to form.

Humans need fresh, clean water to survive. Which of these statements is true about fresh water?

• An unlimited amount of fresh water is available on Earth.
• The global population is currently decreasing, and people are using less fresh water.
• In some places on Earth, fresh water is being used up faster than it can be replaced.
• Fresh water was once considered a renewable resource, but today it is considered an inexhaustible resource.

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What are the advantages of using resources such as geothermal energy, solar energy, and wind energy?

• They can generate power by burning wastes.
• They increase the amount of greenhouse gasses.
• They come from energy sources that never run out.
• They produce large amounts of energy from burning fuels.

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Which statement best describes natural resources?

• Natural resources are replaced within a human lifetime.
• Natural resources are unevenly distributed around the world.
• Most natural resources are found below the surface of the earth.
• Most energy needs are currently met by renewable natural resources.

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What is one disadvantage of using renewable energy resources, such as biomass, wind, or hydropower?

• The science to develop these resources is too new.
• These resources are not always available in all areas.
• The use of these resources enhances the natural environment.
• The equipment needed for these resources is difficult to manufacture.

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Why is nuclear energy considered a nonrenewable resource?

• Nuclear radiation does not run out.
• It comes from radiation from the sun.
• Uranium ore is replaced on a geologic timescale.
• Uranium replenishes more quickly than it is being used.

Which object is considered a geologic resource?

• tree
• water
• cotton
• mineral

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Fossil fuels and soil are categorized as which of these?

• energy resources
• mineral resources
• material resources
• geologic resources

Which natural resources is renewed by nonliving processes?

• water
• forests
• wildlife
• agricultural crops

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