Natural Resources Quiz Practice

What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

• All non-renewable resources pollute the environment; renewable resources don't.

• Non-renewable resources exist in unlimited quantities; renewable resources don't

• Non-renewable resources exist in limited quantities; renewable resources don't.

Which of the following is not a natural resource?

• copper

• computers

• wood from trees

• wind energy

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Fossil fuels are called nonrenewable resources because

• Fossil fuels are called nonrenewable resources because

• it is impossible for humans to make more in our lifetimes.

• they are easy to replace whenever they run out.

• it is possible to use them for many different purposes

Power gathered from the sun and wind

• is considered a nonrenewable resource.

• can provide humans with energy forever.

• can only be used in the daytime.

• is not a natural resource.

One way to slow down global climate change is to

• use less nonrenewable resources.

• use more nonrenewable resources.

• drive cars that only burn fossil fuels.

• use less dangerous ways to find oil.

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Why is wind energy considered a renewable resource?

• It can be found in a variety of places.

• The wind can blow incredibly fast

• It's unlikely that we'll run out of wind.

Where are fossil fuels found?

• In the Earth

• In the air

• in trees

• in animals

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True or False: We have a limited amount of fossil fuels.

• True

• False

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How can wind be used as a source of power?

• The motion of the wind can turn wind turbines.

• Deforestation leaves more room for wind to blow.

• Drilling in the Earth can provide new sources of wind.

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Which of the following is not a renewable resource?

• sun

• water

• natural gas

• wind