RESOURCES

If plants, animals and water are renewable resources, and coal, natural gas are nonrenewable resources, what else can we add to the list of nonrenewable resources?

• air

• solar

• oil

• soil

What is another reason for conserving natural resources?

• To learn more how to function when supplies run out.

• To create more nonrenewable resources.

• To harm the environment and cause drastic changes.

• To increase the cost of resources.

All of the following are advantages for using renewable resources EXCEPT-

• They can be replenished in a short period of time.

• They can be used repeatedly without decreasing the supply.

• They reduce the demand of fossil fuels

• They have a positive impact on our environment and our lives.

Why are coal, oil and natural gas considered nonrenewable resources?

• There is a limited supply, and they can be replaced in a short period of time.

• There is not a limited supply, and they cnnor be replenished in a short period of time.

• There is a limited supply and they cannot be replenished in a short period of time.

• There is a limited supply, and they can be replenished in a short period of time.

Scientists are looking for ways to produce energy from natural materials, such as plants, without depleting limited natural resources. Plants are considered a good alternative because they are--

• nonrenewable

• renewable

• reusable

• not here

Which statement best describes a way to conserve energy?

• Leave the lights on when you leave the room.

• Run the faucet while you are brushing your teeth.

• Walk or bike to school instead of riding in a car.

• Take long showers with hot water.

Which of the following is NOT identified as a renewable resource?

• fish population

• natural vegetation

• mineral deposits

• corn crop

Which best explains why air is classified as renewable resource?

• It is formed by the remains of plants and animals.

• It is recycled in the water cycle.

• it is formed over time by heat and pressure.

• It is recycled in the carbon dioxide and oxygen cycle.

All of the following are wise choices of conserving nonrenewable resources EXCEPT--

• cutting back what is used

• reusing materials

• reprocessing used materials

• using as many materials as possible

When a resources can be used over and over during our life time, it is called _______ resource.

• renewable

• nonrenewable

• unused

• mineral