What is a nonrenewable resource?

What is a nonrenewable resource?

• A resource that can be regenerated quickly as it is used.

• A resource that is available in unlimited quantities.

• A natural resource that cannot be re-made or re-grown at a scale comparable to its consumption.

• A man-made resource that can be recycled.

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

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric power

Which energy source listed below is considered non-renewable?

• Biomass

• Geothermal

• Petroleum

• Tidal energy

Natural gas is classified as which type of resource?

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

• Inexhaustible

• Artificial

Which of the following is NOT a nonrenewable energy resource mentioned in the image?

• Coal

• Uranium

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

What is the role of the pump shown in the diagram related to oil and natural gas extraction?

• To remove water from the oil well

• To pump oil and natural gas to the surface

• To inject water into the oil well

• To generate electricity

According to the diagram, where is geothermal energy primarily extracted from?

• Coal seams

• Hot rock

• Oil wells

• Natural gas fields

What process is used in nuclear energy to create energy?

• Nuclear fusion

• Chemical reaction

• Nuclear fission

• Solar power

Why is nuclear energy considered a nonrenewable resource?

• It is based on wind power

• Uranium is unlimited

• Once uranium is used, it is gone

• It can be recycled indefinitely

What is one of the advantages of the energy source described in the image?

• High cost

• Large fuel supply

• Catastrophic accidents

• No solution for waste storage