Natural Resource Review

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• water

• oxygen

• oil

• wood

Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas. Fossil Fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they....

• take millions of years to be replaced

• require expensive equipment

• can be found all over Earth's surface

• provide much of the energy we use

What characteristic do all renewable resources share?

• produced by dead animals

• replaced in a reasonably short amount of time (less than 100 years)

• replaced in a million years.

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Solar power

• Wood from trees

• Oil used for gasoline

• Coal that powers a factory

Which of these is the most sensible way to conserve natural resources?

• Walk or ride your bike when you can, instead of driving in the car.

• Stop using all electricity.

• Never ride in the car.

• Don't use any products made from trees.

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Water is 

• renewable
• nonrenewable

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Coal is

• renewable
• nonrenewable

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Sunlight is

• renewable
• nonrenewable

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Wind is

• renewable
• nonrenewable

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Why are trees a natural resource?

• The leaves are green
• We use them to make paper, lumber, and other products.
• They are beautiful
• They grow back after they are cut down.

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