(1) Vocabulary Quiz 6.4 on Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Biomass

What are fossil fuels?

• Renewable resources like solar energy

• Natural resources formed from ancient plants and animals

• Man-made resources

• Resources that can be replenished naturally

What are natural resources?

• Man-made materials

• Materials that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain

• Resources that cannot be replaced

• Resources that are always available

What does sustainability refer to?

• The ability to use resources without any limits

• The ability to maintain processes indefinitely

• The ability to deplete resources quickly

• The ability to create new resources

What does extraction involve?

• Planting new trees

• Removing resources from the earth

• Creating synthetic materials

• Conserving water

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

• Wind

• Solar

• Coal

• Hydroelectric

What are agricultural resources used for?

• Building houses

• Producing food

• Making clothes

• Generating electricity

Which of the following is NOT an agricultural resource?

• Soil

• Water

• Crops

• Plastic

What are mineral resources?

• Renewable energy sources

• Naturally occurring substances mined for economic benefit

• Resources used in agriculture

• Man-made materials

What is an example of a non-renewable energy source?

• Wind

• Solar

• Natural gas

• Hydroelectric