Natural Resources Review

__________ is protection of things found in nature.

• Nonrenewable Resources

• Natural Resources

• Conservation

• Renewable Resources

__________ are resources that cannot be replaced quickly.

• Nonrenewable Resources

• Natural Resources

• Conservation

• Renewable Resources

__________ are resources that can be replaced quickly.

• Nonrenewable Resources

• Natural Resources

• Conservation

• Renewable Resources

__________ are resources that are found in nature and are useful to people.

• Nonrenewable Resources

• Natural Resources

• Conservation

• Renewable Resources

Which of the following are NOT renewable resource?

• Nuclear Energy

• Wind Energy

• Solar Energy

• Geothermal Energy

Which of the following are NOT fossil fuels?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Biomass

• Methane

Which of the following correctly explains a renewable resources?

• Solar Energy is energy that we get from the heat inside the Earth.

• Wind Energy is when water moves through turbines generating energy.

• Hydropower Energy is when air moves the turbines and generates energy.

• Biomass energy is when you burn plants or animals and turn it into energy.

Which of the following correctly explains nonrenewable resources?

• Nuclear Energy is when living things are burned and the heat is turned into energy.

• Coal is a type of fossil fuel that is collected from deep within the Earth.

• Crude Oil is liquid petroleum found beneath Earth's surface.

• Natural gas is a gas found above Earth's surface in open space above crude oil.

Why should we choose renewable energy over nonrenewable energy?

• Nonrenewable energy is easily replaced and renewable energy is not easily replaced.

• Nonrenewable resources will eventually run out and renewable resources renew quickly.

• Nonrenewable resources help our Earth, but renewable resources are damaging it.

• Nonrenewable resources are clean forms of energy and renewable resources cause damage to the Earth.

What is a way we can conserve energy?

• Leaving lights on when you leave the room.

• Using traditional lightbulbs over energy saving light bulbs.

• Ensure your home is properly insulated so that heat cannot be wasted.

• Let water run and use as much hot water as you would like to use.