Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy

What defines a renewable resource?

• A resource that exists in unlimited quantities

• A resource that can only be used once

• A resource that is finite and cannot be replaced

• A resource that can be regenerated quickly on a human timescale

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• Solar Energy

• Wind Energy

• Coal

• Hydropower

What is a common use of geothermal energy?

• Creating plastic products

• Heating and electricity generation

• Preserving food

• Fueling vehicles

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonrenewable resources?

• They can be regenerated quickly

• They are considered environmentally friendly

• They are inexhaustible over time

• Once depleted, they cannot be replaced on a human timescale

What environmental concern is associated with fossil fuels?

• They generate clean energy

• They are sustainable

• They are easily replenished

• They release pollutants

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Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Uranium

• Oil (Petroleum)

Why is transitioning to renewable resources important?

• To deplete nonrenewable resources faster

• To make energy production more expensive

• To mitigate environmental impacts and reduce dependence on finite resources

• To increase the use of fossil fuels

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