Unit 6: Lesson 1 Quiz

Why is petroleum considered to be a nonrenewable resource?

• A. It constantly forms within Earth.

• B. It is difficult to obtain and transport.

• C. It releases harmful chemicals when burned.

• D. It requires a very long period of time to form.

What are the advantages of using resources such as geothermal energy, solar energy, and wind energy?

• A. They can generate power by burning wastes.

• B. They increase the amount of greenhouse gases.

• C. They are inexhaustible and come from energy sources that never run out.

• D. They produce large amounts of energy from burning fuels

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Gold and natural gas are nonrenewable resources. True or False?

• True

• False

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Why is nuclear energy considered a nonrenewable resource?

• A. Uranium is replaced in a geologic process taking a long time.

• B. It comes from radiation from the sun.

• C. Nuclear radiation does not run out.

• D. Uranium replenishes more quickly than it is being used.

Sunlight and wind are inexhaustible resources. True or False?

• True

• False

Sustainability involves using resources in a way that ensures they are __________ for future generations.

• a) Inexhaustible

• b) Abundant

• c) Available

• d) Non-renewable

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Explain one positive and one negative consequence of extracting oil as a natural resource.

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Your town relies on fishing, oil drilling, and logging as key industries. If you were asked to recommend one resource to prioritize for sustainable use and ensure there are enough resources in the future, which would you choose and why?

• a) Fishing, because fish are renewable if managed properly.

• b) Oil drilling, because it provides quick economic gains.

• c) Logging, because forests grow back immediately after being cut.

• d) None, because using any resource damages the environment permanently.

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A nearby forest provides your town with wood for construction, clean air, and a habitat for wildlife. However, the town is considering cutting down part of the forest to build new houses. What is the most sustainable approach to this situation?

• a) Use selective cutting method and replant trees in the cleared area.

• b) Cut down the entire forest to ensure there is enough space for all the houses.

• c) Avoid cutting the forest and build houses in a different area, even if it costs more.

• d) Focus on other resources and leave the forest untouched, even if housing is needed.

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

• a) Coal

• b) Electrical energy

• c) Oil

• d) Natural gas