Renewable/Nonrenewable Energy and Mining Quiz

What is the primary impact of open-pit mining?

• Water pollution
• Air pollution
• Deforestation
• Landscape and habitat destruction

What is an example of a nonrenewable resource commonly used for energy production?

• Coal
• Wind
• Solar
• Hydroelectric

What is an example of a renewable resource commonly used for energy production?

• Coal
• Natural gas
• Solar power
• Nuclear power

Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable resources?

• They are naturally replenished at a rate faster than they are consumed-normally a human lifetime
• They have an infinite supply at all times
• They do not cause ANY environmental harm
• They are not subject to depletion

What is the primary source of energy for hydrothermal power?

• Fossil fuels
• Solar energy
• Water currents
• Wind

What is a disadvantage of using nonrenewable resources for energy production?

• Limited supply
• High pollution emissions
• Expensive extraction
• Environmental degradation
• All of the above

What is a benefit of using renewable resources for energy production?

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions
• Increased reliance on fossil fuels
• Sustainable long-term energy supply
• Higher energy costs

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource commonly used for electricity generation?

• Oil
• Solar power
• Wind energy
• Hydroelectric power

What is an example of a biomass energy source commonly used for heat and electricity production?

• Coal
• Natural gas
• Wood and other plants
• Nuclear power

True or false: Solar energy is a renewable resource.

• True
• False