Understanding Resources: Renewable vs Non-Renewable

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

• Oil

Which resource can be replenished naturally over time?

• Wind

• Petroleum

• Coal

• Natural gas

Identify the non-renewable resource from the list below.

• Geothermal energy

• Hydropower

• Oil

• Biomass

Which of the following resources is considered non-renewable because it takes millions of years to form?

• Wind

• Solar

• Coal

• Hydropower

Which resource is renewable and can be used to generate electricity through wind turbines?

• Natural gas

• Wind

• Oil

• Coal

Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable resources?

• They are finite and will run out.

• They can be replenished naturally.

• They are always expensive to use.

• They are only found underground.

Which resource is non-renewable and commonly used for fuel in cars?

• Solar energy

• Wind

• Oil

• Biomass

Which of the following is a renewable resource that can be used for heating and electricity?

• Coal

• Geothermal energy

• Natural gas

• Oil

Which resource is non-renewable and is often used to generate electricity in power plants?

• Biomass

• Wind

• Coal

• Solar

Which of the following is a renewable resource that can be used to produce biofuel?

• Oil

• Biomass

• Natural gas

• Coal