6th grade Science Unit 6 Quiz 1

What is a renewable resource?

• A resource that will always be available and will not run out

• A resource that will run out

• A resource that cannot be renewed

• A naturally occurring resource

What is a nonrenewable resource?

• A resource that will always be available and will not run out

• A resource that will run out

• A resource that can be renewed

• A resource that does not occur naturally

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Which is NOT renewable (nonrenewable)

• wind

• solar

• natural gas

• hydroelectric

• biomass

Which is renewable?

• natural gas

• coal

• geothermal

• petroleum

Why are oil and natural gas not sustainable?

• Oil and gas can be easily transported throughout the world.

• Pipes carry them easily from place to place.

• Burning oil and natural gas causes pollution and they will eventually run out.

• Oil and natural gas are currently found in many places

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Why is solar energy sustainable?

• Solar energy can not generate electricity when it is cloudy out or at night.

• Solar energy is free, it does not pollute, and it will not run out.

• Solar panels are expensive to build and install.

• Solar panels take up a large amount of space.

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Why is nuclear energy nonrenewable?

• nuclear fuel does not make harmful greenhouse gases.

• lots of energy can be made from a small amount of nuclear fuel.

• uranium is required for nuclear fuel production and may run out in about 50 years.

• radioactive nuclear waste generated in the process needs to be carefully disposed of.

What is an advantage of renewable resources?

• They make energy more affordable (cheaper).

• They make electricity less dangerous.

• They will be available for many years.

• They will reduce the demand for electricity.

Which statement best identifies an energy source as renewable?

• Oil because it is found underground.

• Wind because it is always available.

• Water because we are running out of it.

• Coal because it was formed from plants.

Which of the following is considered an alternative energy source?

• petroleum

• nuclear

• natural gas

• coal