Conservation of Natural Resources

What is one of the actions that can be taken to conserve natural resources?

• Increasing the use of non-renewable resources

• Recycling materials such as paper, aluminum cans, and plastics

• Avoiding the use of any kind of materials

• Using resources without any restrictions

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What is a natural resource?

• A type of manufactured product

• A service provided by technology

• Something that comes from nature that people can use

• A synthetic material created in laboratories

Which of the following is considered a renewable resource?

• Plastic

• Coal

• Trees

• Petroleum

What are fish considered in terms of resources?

• Non-renewable resource

• Renewable resource

• Non-usable resource

• Artificial resource

What is coal used for according to the text?

• Heating homes

• Making jewelry

• Generating electricity

• Fueling vehicles

What type of resource is coal classified as in the text?

• Renewable resource

• Nonrenewable resource

• Artificial resource

• Recyclable resource

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

• A resource that can be replenished quickly after being used

• A natural resource that can be used up and includes sunlight and wind

• A natural resource that can be used up, such as oil, coal, and natural gas

• A resource that is unlimited and can be used forever

What are fossil fuels?

• Fuels that are made from renewable resources

• Fuels that form over a short period of time

• Fuels that form over many years from the remains of once-living organisms

• Fuels that can be recycled and used repeatedly

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What is one way to conserve nonrenewable resources mentioned in the text?

• Leaving lights on when not needed

• Using more plastic products

• Turning off lights when you don't need them

• Driving more frequently

What is a nonrenewable resource mentioned on the page that is used for conducting electricity?

• Wood

• Oil

• Copper

• Water