Geologic Time & Natural Resources

True or False: Natural resources are anything in the environment that is used by humans.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?

• wood

• wind energy

• solar energy

• natural gas

Which fossil fuel is a sedimentary rock?

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

• Coal

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Which area of Virginia are you most likely to find coal?

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

• Piedmont

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Which of the following is a pro of nonrenewable resources?

• Expensive

• Does not run out

• Cheap to harvest

• None of these are correct

Why are some nonrenewable resources called "fossil fuels"?

• They consist of the remains of ancient plants & animals

• Scientists use fossils to make them

• They come from the Fossil brand

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Which of the following is a con of nonrenewable resources?

• They produce a lot of pollution

• They're cheap

• They are very expensive

• They are not readily available

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True or False: The US depends heavily on nonrenewable resources.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Solar energy

• Oil

• Nuclear energy

Hydroelectricity uses _______ to produce electricity.

• the sun

• coal

• water

• wind

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