Natural Resources SSA Quizizz

Humans use both renewable and nonrenewable resources for energy. Choose TWO examples of nonrenewable resources used for energy.

• Windmills collect and store wind energy.
  

• Solar panels collect energy from the Sun.
  

• Moving water produces energy in turbines.
  

• Natural gas is drilled, then moved through pipes.
  

• Coal is used for about half the world's electricity.
  

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Humans have a number of options for energy sources. Choose TWO examples of renewable resources found on Earth.

• Windmills collect wind energy.
  

• Natural gas is collected in pipes.
  

• Coal is used mostly for electricity.
  

• Drills collect energy produced by oil.
  

• Solar panels collect the Sun's energy.
  

19. What would be the best title for the second column on the chart below?

• A. Nonrenewable energy resources

• b. Alternative/Renewable energy resources

• c. Mechanical energy resources

• d. Chemical energy resources

Which of the following best identifies Non-Renewable Energy?

• Resources found above ground and underground
• Resources that produce clean energy (less pollution)
• Resources that can be made again
• Resources that cannot be made again for millions of years. 

A large industrial company manufactures paper products such as paper towels and napkins using wood pulp. Which of these BEST describes why wood is considered to be a 'renewable' resource?

• Wood is routinely recycled to make new wood-based products.
  

• Wood products can be manufactured from different tree species.
  

• Wood may be replenished by planting new trees to replace those being used.
  

• Wood products can be manufactured using various other materials such as plastics.
  

According to the graph, which sector in the state of Virginia MOST LIKELY consumes the greatest amount of nonrenewable resources?

• Commercial

• Industrial

• Residential
  

• Transportation
  

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The graph displays yearly consumption and production data for four natural resources. Which resource is considered the LEAST renewable resource?

• coal

• timber

• petroleum
  

• natural gas
  

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Nonrenewable mineral resources are often used as fuel. Which choice is a good way to conserve the nonrenewable resources we now use for fuel?

• Use charcoal, obtained by burning wood for fuel.
  

• Use coal in thermal power plants to obtain energy.
  

• Explore alternative sources of energy, such as solar energy.
  

• Extract minerals from the sea, leaving the resources on land untouched.
  

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These solar panels help us conserve nonrenewable natural resources that we use as fuel, such as

• wood

• wind power.
  

• electricity.
  

• coal and oil.
  

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

(a)  

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy
• Uranium