Natural Resources

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

• coal

• fossil fuel

• natural gas

• sunlight

Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source?

• coal

• hydroelectric

• solar

• wind

Which best defines a renewable resource?

• A resource that is manufactured.

• A resource that can be replenished.

• A resource that can be used more than one time.

• A resource that is only available in a limited amount.

Which of the following best describes the removal of large expanses of forest for agriculture, or other uses?

• selective cutting

• deforestation

• strip cutting

• sustainable harvesting

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What type of resource is wind?

• a renewable resource like coal

• a nonrenewable resource like oil

• a nonrenewable resource like hydropower

• a renewable resource like solar energy

Select all of the sources of energy that are renewable and therefore do not reduce the resources of their environment.

• hydroelectric

• coal

• natural gas

• solar

• wind

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According to the graph, which location would have the MOST efficient solar-powered electrical plant?

• Africa

• Antarctica

• China

• Florida

What type of energy do the turbines use?

• wind

• solar

• water

• heat

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How often can this type of energy be transferred?

• one time only

• a limited number of times

• forever, because it is powered by the sun

• forever, because wind never runs out

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When humans burn fossil fuels, they use stored energy from the remains of ancient plants and animals. Why are these energy resources considered nonrenewable?

• Fossil fuels can never be replaced.

• Fossil fuels are used over and over by people.

• Fossil fuels are found in an unlimited supply on Earth.

• Fossil fuels can only be replaced over millions of years.

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