Fossil Fuels and Energy Resources Quiz

What is a characteristic of point source pollution?

• It does not have a specific point of origin

• It is essential for agriculture

• It comes from a known and specific location

• It is easier to control than nonpoint source pollution

Which best describes conservation?

• The exclusive use of nonrenewable resources

• The careful and sustainable use of resources

• The use of resources without any restrictions

• Ignoring the recycling and composting practices

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What are effective ways to reduce waste and conserve resources?

• Incineration and landfilling

• Recycling and composting

• Deforestation and mining

• Overfishing and water pollution

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What is the aim of the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act?

• To increase water pollution

• To deregulate water resources

• To reduce pollution and protect water resources

• To promote the use of bottled water

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What does the Clean Air Act regulate?

• Noise pollution

• Air pollution and sets standards for pollutants known to cause health problems

• Water quality standards

• Land use and zoning

How can Earth's resources be classified?

• Renewable and nonrenewable resources

• Solid and liquid resources

• Organic and inorganic resources

• Natural and artificial resources

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Renewable energy in the US is increasing in recent years. According to this graph, which is the LEAST generated renewable energy source?

• Wind

• Solar

• Biomass

• Geothermal

• Hydropower

Which of these describe renewable resources?

• They can be replenished quickly

• They take millions of years to form and accumulate

• They include fossil fuels

• They are available in limited quantities

Which of the follow describes ores?

• Nonmetallic minerals used for construction

• Metallic minerals that can be mined at a loss

• Useful metallic minerals that can be mined at a profit

• Minerals that are only found in liquid form

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What is essential for drinking, cooking, bathing, and agriculture?

• Salt water

• Fresh water

• Bottled water

• Rain water

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