Using Natural Resources Review

Which energy resources are renewable?

• sunlight (solar)

• wind

• natural gas

• water

Abundant means renewable.

• True

• False

Which natural resources are nonrenewable?

• coal

• natural gas

• petroleum

• wood

Which are benefits of using solar energy?

• It is nonrenewable

• It is renewable

• It does not pollute

• It always works.

Which of the following are costs of using solar energy?

• Some places do not have enough sunlight.

• It pollutes.

• It doesn't work all the time.

• It is expensive to install.

Which of the following are benefits of using fossil fuels?

• They are abundant.

• Our energy systems are set up to use them.

• It is nonrenewable.

• It causes pollution.

Which of the following are costs of using fossil fuels?

• They are abundant.

• Our energy systems are set up to use them.

• It is nonrenewable.

• It causes pollution.

Which of the following are benefits of using nuclear energy?

• It can be dangerous.

• It does not pollute.

• It is nonrenewable.

• A little bit of uranium can create a lot of energy.

Which of the following are costs of using nuclear energy?

• It can be dangerous.

• It does not pollute.

• It is nonrenewable.

• A little bit of uranium can create a lot of energy.

Which of the following are benefits of using wind energy?

• It is renewable.

• It is not reliable (it is not always windy).

• It does not cause pollution.

• It is expensive.