Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

Front

What is a renewable resource?

Back

A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as wind, solar energy, and biomass.

Front

What is a nonrenewable resource?

Back

A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as oil, coal, and natural gas.

Front

Is oil a renewable resource?

Back

No, oil is a nonrenewable resource.

Front

Is wind a renewable resource?

Back

Yes, wind is a renewable resource.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Which of the following is a renewable resource: copper, wind, sulfur, or petroleum?

Back

Wind is a renewable resource.

Front

Is natural gas a renewable resource?

Back

No, natural gas is a nonrenewable resource.

Front

What type of energy comes from the sun?

Back

Solar energy comes from the sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Give an example of a renewable resource.

Back

Examples of renewable resources include solar energy, wind energy, and hydropower.

Front

What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

Back

The main difference is that renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources cannot.

Front

Why is it important to use renewable resources?

Back

Using renewable resources helps reduce pollution and conserve nonrenewable resources for future generations.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5