Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Pre-Assessment

Which of the following is a renewable resource? (1 point)

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Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Coal is a nonrenewable resource.

  • B) Incorrect. Oil is a nonrenewable resource.

  • C) Correct! Sunlight is a renewable resource.

D) Incorrect. Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which resource is nonrenewable? (1 point)

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Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Water is a renewable resource.

  • B) Incorrect. Wind is a renewable resource.

  • C) Incorrect. Plants are typically renewable if managed sustainably.

D) Correct! Coal is a nonrenewable resource.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Why is it important to conserve nonrenewable resources? (2 points)

• A) They are unlimited.

• B) They can be easily replaced.

• C) They are limited and take a long time to form.

• D) They are not useful to humans.

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Nonrenewable resources are not unlimited.

  • B) Incorrect. Nonrenewable resources cannot be easily replaced.

  • C) Correct! Nonrenewable resources are limited and take a long time to form.

D) Incorrect. Nonrenewable resources are very useful to humans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which of the following is NOT a method to conserve water? (1 point)

• A) Fixing leaks

• B) Taking shorter showers

• C) Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth

• D) Using a water-efficient washing machine

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Fixing leaks is a method to conserve water.

  • B) Incorrect. Taking shorter showers is a method to conserve water.

  • C) Correct! Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth wastes water.

D) Incorrect. Using a water-efficient washing machine is a method to conserve water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is an example of a method to conserve nonrenewable resources? (2 points)

• A) Using coal to generate electricity

• B) Carpooling to reduce fuel consumption

• C) Leaving lights on all day

• D) Using plastic bags instead of reusable ones

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Using coal increases consumption of a nonrenewable resource.

  • B) Correct! Carpooling helps reduce fuel consumption.

  • C) Incorrect. Leaving lights on wastes electricity, often generated from nonrenewable resources.

D) Incorrect. Using plastic bags typically increases waste and resource use.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which statement best describes renewable resources? (2 points)

• A) They can be used up and not replaced.

• B) They can be replenished naturally over time.

• C) They are always in limited supply.

• D) They are harmful to the environment.

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Renewable resources can be replenished.

  • B) Correct! Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time.

  • C) Incorrect. Renewable resources are not always in limited supply.

D) Incorrect. Renewable resources are generally not harmful to the environment.

Which of the following best explains why plants are considered renewable resources? (2 points)

• A) They can be planted and regrown.

• B) They do not need water to grow.

• C) They cannot be used up.

• D) They take millions of years to form.

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Correct! Plants can be planted and regrown, making them renewable.

  • B) Incorrect. Plants need water to grow.

  • C) Incorrect. Plants can be used up if not managed sustainably.

D) Incorrect. Plants do not take millions of years to form.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the main reason for conserving resources? (1 point)

• A) To make life more difficult

• B) To ensure resources are available for future generations

• C) To use them up faster

• • D) To reduce their availability

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Conservation is meant to make life sustainable.

  • B) Correct! Conserving resources ensures they are available for future generations.

  • C) Incorrect. Conservation aims to use resources wisely, not faster.

D) Incorrect. Conservation aims to maintain or increase resource availability.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

How can technology help in the conservation of renewable resources? (2 points)

• A) By creating more nonrenewable resources

• B) By improving efficiency in resource usage

• C) By reducing the need for conservation

• D) By increasing resource waste

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. Technology cannot create nonrenewable resources.

  • B) Correct! Technology can improve efficiency in resource usage.

  • C) Incorrect. Technology does not reduce the need for conservation.

D) Incorrect. Technology should reduce, not increase, resource waste.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which of the following is a benefit of using renewable resources? (1 point)

• A) They never run out.

• B) They can cause more pollution.

• C) They take a long time to replenish.

• D) They help reduce our dependence on nonrenewable resources.

Answer explanation

• Feedback:

  • A) Incorrect. While they can replenish, they can be temporarily depleted.

  • B) Incorrect. Renewable resources generally cause less pollution.

  • C) Incorrect. Renewable resources typically replenish faster than nonrenewable ones.

D) Correct! Using renewable resources helps reduce our dependence on nonrenewable resources.