Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

All the following is classified as a nonrenewable resource, BUT...

• oil

• natural gas

• water

• coal

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS3-1

All the following is classified as a renewable resource, BUT...

• oil

• solar

• water

• wind

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS3-1

A resource is renewable because...

• it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

• it can't be recycled.

• it can easily be replaced as it is used.

• it is available in limited supplies.

A resource is nonrenewable because...

• it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

• it can be recycled.

• it can easily be replaced as it is used.

• it is available in unlimited supplies.

This natural resource is...

• nonrenewable solar

• renewable solar

• nonrenewable wind

• renewable water

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS3-1

Potash is a Saskatchewan natural resource that's used for

• constructing buildings

• fertilizing crops

• making solar panels

• making clothes soap

Uranium is a Saskatchewan natural resource that's used for

• constructing buildings

• fertilizing crops

• making solar panels

• nuclear energy

Coal is a Saskatchewan natural resource that's used for

• constructing buildings

• fertilizing crops

• Creating heat and electricity

• making clothes soap

The following are renewable sources of energy

• wind and water

• coal and natural gas

• sunlight and petroleum

• minerals and oil

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS3-1

The following are nonrenewable sources of energy

• wind and water

• coal and natural gas

• sunlight and petroleum

• water and oil