Cycle 3 3-Week Assessment Environmental Science

Considering their uses and sustainability, how do we distinguish renewable resources from non-renewable resources?

• A. Renewable resources have a finite nature

• B. Non-renewable resources are naturally replenished

• C. Renewable resources promote environmental degradation

• D. Non-renewable resources do not contribute to long-term sustainability

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Which resource is an example of a non-renewable material often used in manufacturing plastics and fuels?

• A. Biomass

• B. Water

• C. Petroleum

• D. Solar energy

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The Smith family is considering different options to heat their home during the winter and to power their electricity needs sustainably. They want a reliable source that doesn't harm the environment.

Considering the Smith family's requirements for a sustainable and reliable energy source, which nonrenewable fuel is commonly used for heating homes and generating electricity?

• A. Solar energy

• B. Biomass

• C. Natural gas

• D. Wind power

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How can technology improve the sustainability of renewable and non-renewable resources?

CHOOSE 2 CORRECT ANSWERS

• By depleting natural resources

• By reducing efficiency

• By enhancing storage and distribution

• By increasing pollution

• By utilizing sensors and data analytics in agriculture

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What is the primary focus of conserving both renewable and non-renewable resources in relation to sustainability?

• To encourage rapid resource consumption for immediate needs

• To ensure unlimited access to resources for all generations

• To balance resource use for current and future needs

• To promote uncontrolled and excessive resource utilization

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How do renewable energy resources contribute to conservation and sustainability? (Select two that apply).

• By depleting finite resources

• By promoting environmental degradation

• By reducing dependence on non-renewable sources

• By decreasing carbon emissions

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How can responsible extraction practices contribute to the conservation of non-renewable resources?

• Accelerate resource depletion

• Enhance economic growth

• Reduce environmental impacts

• Increase social displacement

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In an industrial setting, there is a need to reduce the reliance on non-renewable resources for energy. What approach do they have to take that aligns with sustainable resource conservation?

• Increasing the use of coal for energy production.

• Implementing energy-efficient machinery and processes.

• Expanding oil drilling operations for increased fuel supply.

• Continuously running equipment during non-working hours.

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Which of the following renewable resources are linked to the external availability of organic waste materials for energy production?

• Hydropower

• Solar power

• Biomass

• Geothermal energy

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Among the listed options, what renewable energy source relies on the natural water flow, often originating outside the immediate ecosystem?

• Hydropower

• Solar power

• Biomass

• Geothermal energy