Natural Resources

Front

Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

Back

It takes an extremely long time for them to form.

Front

How is a potential resource different from an actual resource?

Back

Actual resource is currently being used, potential resource may be used in the future.

Front

It is expected that US forests will __________

Back

be able to meet long term timber needs.

Front

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

ice

,

water

,

oxygen

,

all of these

Back

all of these

Front

Why is air considered a natural resource?

Back

Air is a raw material for biological processes supplied by the earth.

Front

Why might people use nonrenewable energy sources even when renewable energy sources are available?

Back

They are cheaper

Front

Which of these alternative energy sources could be used to power a car? Options: wind, geothermal, biofuel, hydropower

Back

biofuel

Front

What is true about biofuels?

Back

They are made from plant materials and animal fats.

Front

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

• coal
• oil
• gas
• water

Back

water

Front

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

geothermal

,

solar

,

nuclear

,

biomass

Back

nuclear