Simplify Science: Natural Resources & Energy

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

• Wind
• Water
• Sunlight
• Coal
• Natural Gas

Which of the following are nonrenewable resources? Select all that apply.

• Coal
• Natural Gas
• Oil
• Wind
• Water

Where does solar energy come from?

• wind

• the Sun

• water

Answer explanation

Solar relates to the sun.

Where does hydroelectric energy come from?

• wind

• the Sun

• water

Answer explanation

The prefix hydro- means water.

A nonrenewable energy source that comes from the remains of ancient organisms buried in the earth

• natural resources

• renewable resources

• fossil fuels

• nonrenewable energy

Answer explanation

Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources because they are finite.

Natural resources that are finite, or cannot be replaced once they’re used up

• natural resources

• renewable resources

• fossil fuels

• nonrenewable energy

Answer explanation

Coal is a nonrenewable resource because it cannot be replaced once it is used up.

Materials found on Earth (from nature) that can be used to meet human energy needs

• natural resources

• renewable resources

• fossil fuels

• nonrenewable energy

Answer explanation

Water is a natural resource because it is found on Earth.

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Natural resources that cannot be used up, or can be easily replaced

• natural resources

• renewable resources

• fossil fuels

• nonrenewable energy

Answer explanation

Wind is a renewable resource because it cannot be used up.

A machine that generates power using fast moving air, water, or steam to spin a wheel

• turbine

• hydroelectric power

• solar power

Answer explanation

Turbines are used in wind energy, which is a renewable resource.

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Renewable energy that comes from water

• turbine

• hydroelectric power

• solar power

Answer explanation

Hydroelectric power is a renewable energy that uses flowing water to generate electricity.

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