renewable/nonrenewable resources of energy

Which of these is a renewable resource?

• Gasoline that contains some alcohol

• Wind produced by the uneven heating of Earth’s surface

• Natural gas pumped from deep underground

• None of these

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Water

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Plants

• Animals

• Air

• Coal

What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• Renewable resources can be replenished over time, while nonrenewable resources cannot.

• Renewable resources are only found in certain parts of the world, while nonrenewable resources are found everywhere.

• Nonrenewable resources can be replenished over time, while renewable resources cannot.

• Renewable resources are man-made, while nonrenewable resources are natural.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Wind

• Hydropower

• Biomass

• Uranium

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Resources can be classified as renewable and nonrenewable. Which of these resources is classified in the same category as coal? Select TWO correct answers.

• Water

• Petroleum

• Oil

• Wind

• Wood

What are renewable resources?

• Resources that can be used once and cannot be replenished

• Resources that are in danger of being used up

• Resources that can be replenished by natural processes as quickly as humans use them

• Non-recyclable materials

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Sunlight

• Plastic

• Nuclear energy

What type of resources are nonrenewable resources?

• Resources that can be replenished quickly

• Resources that exist in unlimited amounts

• Resources that exist in fixed amounts and can be used up

• Resources that are formed from animal remains