Natural Resources Quiz

Lilly learned that fossil fuels contain a lot of energy. Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources?

• Fossil fuels are essential to civilization

• Fossil fuels cannot be replaced fast enough for future use

• Fossil fuels are easily renewed

• Fossil fuels are alternative energy resources

Which of the following are renewable resources? Select ALL that apply.

• fossil fuels

• solar power

• wind energy

• copper

The act of saving, protecting, or using resources wisely is ________.

• reservation

• generation

• conservation

• production

Energy from running water is used to generate ________.

• hydroelectricity

• geothermal energy

Why is solar power a renewable energy source?

• It cannot be used up

• It is a natural resource

• It creates extra sunlight

• It creates new sources of gasoline

Which is one effect of using coal to meet our energy needs?

• It cleans the air

• It will not run out

• It does not disturb wildlife

• It pollutes the environment

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Where does geothermal energy come from?

• Inside Earth

• the Sun

• wind turbines

• hydroelectric dams

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When an item is ______, it is made into a new product.

• reused

• recycled

Our society uses up vast amounts of nonrenewable sources of energy. What should we do about energy sources in the future?

• Nothing; all energy sources are replaceable.

• We will need to develop new ways of using oil.

• We will need to develop more technology that relies on fossil fuels.

• We will need to find ways to use renewable sources of energy.

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Which is not a fossil fuel?

• oil

• natural gas

• wood

• coal