Earth's Natural Resources Quiz

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind power

• Fossil fuels

• Hydropower

Solar energy is considered what type of resource?

• Nonrenewable

• Renewable

• Inexhaustible

• Limited

What is the main disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• They are very expensive.

• They can be easily replenished.

• They contribute to air pollution.

• They are found everywhere.

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Wind power generates electricity through what means?

• Burning

• Water flow

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

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Hydropower is generated by converting the energy of __________.

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Moving water

• Earth's heat

Which of the following is a benefit of geothermal energy?

• It is widely available everywhere.

• It produces large amounts of greenhouse gases.

• It is a renewable resource.

• It can only be used during the daytime.

What is the main component of fossil fuels?

• Water

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

Which renewable energy source uses the heat from within the Earth?

• Solar energy

• Wind power

• Hydropower

• Geothermal energy

What is the primary use of wind power?

• Heating homes

• Generating electricity

• Fueling cars

• Cooking food

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Which of the following is true about solar energy?

• It can only be used at night.

• It is a finite resource.

• It is the least used form of energy in the world.

• It can be converted into electricity or heat.