Renewable Resources and Nonrenewable Resources

Which TWO questions would help to differentiate renewable and nonrenewable resources? Pick up to 5 answers.

• Is the resource limited or endless?

• Is the resource naturally available or made by humans?

• Does the resource cause significant harm or no harm to the environment?

• Can the resource be reused or recycled?

• Does the resource require a large or small area for energy production?

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The graph shows the increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere since 1900. Describe the trend shown in the graph and explain its potential impact on the environment.

• The concentration of carbon dioxide has remained constant since 1900, with no significant impact on the environment.

• The concentration of carbon dioxide has decreased since 1900, leading to a cooling effect on the environment.

• The concentration of carbon dioxide has increased since 1900, potentially leading to global warming and climate change.

• The concentration of carbon dioxide has fluctuated randomly since 1900, with unpredictable environmental impacts.

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How would replacing gasoline engines with vegetable oil engines help society? Pick up to 5 answers.

• It would reduce the overall consumption of gasoline.

• It would decrease the use of renewable resources of energy.

• It would lower the cost of vegetable oil due to higher demand.

• It would increase the production of other nonrenewable resources.

• It would shift from using a nonrenewable resource to a renewable one.

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Which renewable energy resource is the used the least in the United States?

• geothermal

• natural gas

• nuclear

• solar

Which renewable energy resource is used the most in the United States?

• hydroelectric

• oil

• wind

• Petroleum

Which nonrenewable energy resource is used the most in the United States?

• coal

• natural gas

• petroleum

• wind

Which nonrenewable energy resource is used the least in the United States?

• biomass

• nuclear

• oil

• wind

According to the pie chart, what percent of the U.S. energy consumption in 2009 was from renewable energy sources?

• 3%

• 8%

• 20%

• 83%

Which diagram best describes the differences and similarities between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• B

• C

• D

Fill in the blank: Renewable resources usually ______.

• will not run out

• abundant

• easily replaced

• renewable