Nonrenewable Resources

Which nonrenewable resources do cars use?

• coal

• natural gas

• petroleum

• nuclear power

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What is an important source of energy in the USA?

• solar

• wind

• coal

• water

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Which is a renewable energy source?

• coal
• natural gas
• solar
• oil

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What is a nonrenewable energy source?

• It takes a long time to replenish.

• It is not necessary in the United States.

• It has lower level energy.

• It is beneficial to the environment.

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How many millions of years ago were fossil fuels formed?

• 300-360
• 580-600
• 420-460
• 200-300

How is energy extracted from fossil fuels?

• Burning

• Separating

• Breaking

• Crushing

What is pollution?

• Muddy water

• Broken rock

• Small particles

• Strong wind

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What is one product made from petroleum?

• paper
• glass
• gasoline
• metal

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Why is petroleum a good source of energy?

• It is usable as soon as it is stctracted.
• It takes 30 years to find and refine it.
• It does not harm the environment.
• It can be stored and shipped easily.

What does fracking mean?

• Pumping oil and natural gas

• Refining oil into usable products

• Breaking rocks with water

• Trapping gas in rock formations

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