8th- Resources

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Solar power

• Wood from trees

• Oil used for gasoline

• Coal that powers a factory

Where are fossil fuels found?

• In the Earth

• In the forest

• In animals

• In the atmosphere

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What do we need to use solar power for our electricity?

• Solar panels

• Sun panels

• Solar engines

• A sun motor

Which of these is the most sensible way to conserve natural resources?

• Walk or ride your bike when you can, instead of driving in the car.

• Stop using all electricity.

• Never ride in the car.

• Don't use any products made from trees.

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How does recycling conserve resources?

• It allows us to reuse things instead of making new ones.

• It means there will be less garbage trucks driving around.

• We can recycle everything, even food!

• There will be no more trash at the dump.

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A resource that is not easily replaced...

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Plants

• Animals

All of the following are nonrenewable resources EXCEPT

• coal

• animals

• petroleum (oil)

• natural gas

Which group includes ALL renewable resources?

• Coal, trees, water, oil
• Water, wind, sun, plants
• Minerals, sun, natural gas, water

Fossil fuels are nonrenewable because...

• they are used to produce heat

• they take a long time to be replenished

• they can be found underground

• they produce pollution

Which answer describes the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• A renewable resource is a resource that is scarce while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is abundant.

• A renewable resource is a resource that is abundant while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is scarce.

• A renewable resource is a resource that is being used up faster than it is being replaced while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is constantly supplied.

• A renewable resource is a resource that is constantly being supplied while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is being used up faster than it is being replaced.